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.
Transatlantic Flight
Shipping a large wine collection requires planning, professional advice, and patience
Collector Q&A: Piyush Patel, Oklahoma City
This tech executive–turned-vintner wanted a personal cellar that could hold half-bottles as …
Collector Q&A: Mike McCurdie, Denver
Redoing his home gave this collector a chance to build a room around his shared activities …
Collector Q&A: Jacqueline and Greg Monteferrario, New Jersey
For their California-focused collection, the couple didn't want a traditional wine cellar. …
Collector Q&A: Pierre-Luc and Vanessa Charlebois, Montréal
To house their collection of about 1,000 bottles, focused on France and Italy, the Canadian …
The Art of the Cellar
Balancing form and function, modern collectors are commissioning showpiece safe havens for …
Auctions: Paddles Up
The auction market offers old, rare and ready-to-drink bottles, with ample bargains in the …