Dana Nigro

Dana Nigro

Senior Editor; Managing Editor, WineSpectator.com

About

Dana Nigro joined WineSpectator.com in 1998 as news editor, and was promoted to Wine Spectator senior editor in 2005 and WineSpectator.com managing editor in 2006.

After graduating with a degree in communications from Cornell University, where she fell in love with wine during the School of Hotel Administration's introductory wine course and visits to Finger Lakes wineries, she worked as a reporter and editor for a local newspaper group and travel industry magazines.

In addition to overseeing the editorial content for WineSpectator.com, Wine Spectator’s social media platforms and our apps, she continues to write for the magazine and website, covering environmental issues related to the wine industry, from sustainable farming methods to energy-efficient wineries to climate change. She and her family live in New Jersey.

In Memoriam: Michael Benedict and Paul Dolan
News in Print

In Memoriam: Michael Benedict and Paul Dolan

Remembering two icons of California winemaking

Oct 15, 2023
Silver Oak Goes Country
Unfiltered

Silver Oak Goes Country

Scotty McCreery gives a shoutout to the California winery with his song of heartbreak …

Sep 8, 2023
Paul Dolan, Champion of Green Grapegrowing in California, Dies at 72
News

Paul Dolan, Champion of Green Grapegrowing in California, Dies at 72

As a longtime leader at Fetzer and other projects, he pushed wineries and growers to adopt …

Jun 29, 2023
Making Sense of Wine and Your Health

Making Sense of Wine and Your Health

While alcohol consumption has risks, there's scientific evidence that wine can be part of a …

Apr 30, 2023
Wine and Women

Wine and Women

When it comes to drinking, women face particular health considerations

Apr 30, 2023
Tasting the Top 10 of 2021
Tasting Reports

Tasting the Top 10 of 2021

Storied wines at the pinnacle of quality take the stage 

Feb 9, 2023
Bonterra Bets Big on Regenerative Farming with New Line of Eco-Friendly Wines
News

Bonterra Bets Big on Regenerative Farming with New Line of Eco-Friendly Wines

The Mendocino-based winery has adopted regenerative organic farming on its 850 acres of …

Jan 25, 2023
Top Feature Stories and Tasting Reports of 2022

Top Feature Stories and Tasting Reports of 2022

With people eager to make up for two years of pandemic restrictions, our most-read articles …

Jan 17, 2023
Château Latour Owner Buys Majority Stake in Henriot
News in Print

Château Latour Owner Buys Majority Stake in Henriot

Plus, Wine Spectator crowns its video contest winner and remembers wine icon Fred Franzia

Dec 15, 2022