Ben Lasman

About

Ben Lasman joined Wine Spectator in 2012 and was promoted to copy editor in 2015.

He grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Yale University with a degree in English. He worked as a local news reporter in Connecticut before moving to New York, and currently covers wine cellars and collecting for Wine Spectator.

The First Family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Tasting Reports

The First Family of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château de Beaucastel’s Marc Perrin shares four classic-rated vintages, including a …

Oct 22, 2019
Best-Laid Plans

Best-Laid Plans

St. Louis collectors Eric and Kelli Schaefer build a cellar for the ages

Dec 15, 2019
Case Law
People

Case Law

A culture of wine appreciation blossoms at a Los Angeles law firm

Sep 30, 2019
A DIY Cellar of Stories

A DIY Cellar of Stories

Gregory Zupkus took a do-it-yourself approach to his handcrafted home cellar

May 31, 2019
Record-Breaking Lafite Rothschild Auction Brings in $7.86 Million
News

Record-Breaking Lafite Rothschild Auction Brings in $7.86 Million

Zachys sells a massive collection of wines sourced from the Bordeaux first-growth's cellar, …

Apr 2, 2019
In the Cellar of Tabasco's 'Sauce Boss'

In the Cellar of Tabasco's 'Sauce Boss'

Tony Simmons cellars Bordeaux classics—and 66,000 barrels of pepper mash

Mar 20, 2019
An Educated Palate

An Educated Palate

Christine Bae’s collection reflects her thirst for wine expertise

Jan 15, 2019
Espresso Yourself
Drinks

Espresso Yourself

Recommended gear for grinding, brewing and sipping the strong stuff at home

Dec 15, 2018
Director's Cut

Director's Cut

Bordeaux classics star in the cellar of film and TV director Lev Spiro

Sep 26, 2018