Bruce Sanderson

Bruce Sanderson

Senior Editor, New York
Tasting Beats: Italy, Burgundy

About

Bruce Sanderson joined Wine Spectator in 1993 and has been a senior editor since 1999. He is lead taster for the wines of Burgundy in France and Piedmont and Tuscany in Italy.

Sanderson was born and raised in Canada. An early career as a model and actor took him to Germany, where he developed a passion for wine. He moved to New York City in 1990 and began working in the wine trade. After working at specialty retailer Burgundy Wine Company and as a sommelier at Windows on the World restaurant, he joined Wine Spectator’s tasting department.

When not visiting wine regions, he enjoys listening to music (especially live jazz), cooking and dining out in New York and relaxing at the Jersey shore.

Pure Burgundies
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Pure Burgundies

A frosty spring in 2021 reduced yields, but top vintners used cellar savvy to make elegant …

May 31, 2024
The Ramonet Touch
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The Ramonet Touch

This estate’s white and red Burgundies reflect an artist’s feel in the vineyards and cellar

May 31, 2024
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Top values from Italy, California, Bordeaux and beyond

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Purity and Transparency: 2021 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
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Purity and Transparency: 2021 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Burgundy's 2021 vintage was decimated by spring frost, but the tiny remaining crops of …

Mar 26, 2024
A Classic Year in Piedmont
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A Classic Year in Piedmont

The 2019 Barolos offer purity, structure and balance

Apr 30, 2024
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A New Chapter in Piedmont—Former Vietti Owners Establish a New Barolo Winery

Luca Currado-Vietti and Elena Penna-Currado begin a new project in Piedmont with Cascina …

Mar 20, 2024
2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Single-Vineyard Riservas: Elegance and Finesse
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2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Single-Vineyard Riservas: Elegance and Finesse

9 single-vineyard Nebbiolos from Piedmont's Barbaresco DOCG represent another benchmark …

Mar 20, 2024
Ripe and Resilient 2022s from Barrel at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
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Ripe and Resilient 2022s from Barrel at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

In Burgundy, the 2022 vintage yields a bounty of high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Mar 14, 2024
Tone Woods and Wine
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Tone Woods and Wine

Acoustic guitars and wine both reflect their source materials

Mar 31, 2024