Why hasn't Wine Spectator reviewed recent vintages of Bordeaux's first-growth châteaus? Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken explains in this highlight from a free-ranging discussion with legendary Bordeaux and Napa winemaker Christian Moueix, to be released in full in Wine Spectator's Nov. 15, 2024, issue.
Winemaker Avery Heelan gives us a look at new grapegrowing techniques in one of Larkmead's old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Napa Valley's Calistoga AVA.
In this exclusive full-length interview, Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken reminisces with Italian wine icon Angelo Gaja over their decades-long friendship and the evolution of the Gaja brand, the reputation of Barbaresco, Gaja's "secret" Cabernet vines and their early encounters with Robert Mondavi. Read the full cover story in the April 30, 2024, issue of Wine Spectator.
Williams Selyem director of winemaking Jeff Mangahas takes us into the estate vineyard to talk about clones—and why he has 18 of them growing here!
Ready to chill out with another refreshing summer cocktail?! Cava and white vermouth from Spain are the base for this easy-drinking summer spritzer.
In the heart of Napa Valley's Rutherford AVA, fifth-generation grapegrower Chris Morisoli is preparing to prune his family's 110-year-old Zinfandel parcel. He tells us about the mustard and other cover crops growing in the vineyard, and his pruning philosophy with these very old Zinfandel vines. The family will bottle the wine from this parcel for the first time with the 2023 vintage.
At the 2023 New York Wine Experience, Fladgate Partnership CEO Adrian Bridge shared the Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2003, tales of his attempt to host the world's highest dinner party—on Mt. Everest—and much more!
Tame the summer heat with this refreshing cocktail made with white Port wine, tonic, mint and a slice of orange.
At Beaulieu Vineyard in California's Napa Valley, director of sustainability and technical viticulture Will Drayton takes us down to the Napa River to explain how caring for BV's vineyards means also caring for the river that runs through them.
At Wine Spectator's 2023 New York Wine Experience, the thrilling (and delicious) Chefs' Challenge starred dishes and wine pairings presented by José Andrés, Emeril Lagasse, Eric Ripert and Danny Meyer. Andrés' dish, Miso-Glazed Roasted Eggplant, was paired with Trimbach Riesling Alsace Cuvée Fréderic Émile 2015 and Planeta Etna 2021. Watch to find out which wine prevailed!
It's time to cool down with a refreshing summer cocktail! Prosecco is the base for this citrusy Aperol spritz. And don't forget to invite some friends!
The Frank Family Vineyards founder recalled his long career in show business while offering a taste of his 2020 Frank Family Chardonnay from Lewis Vineyard at the 2023 New York Wine Experience. A former film and TV exec, Frank captivated the audience with Tinseltown stories, including how he came up with the title for "Pretty Woman."
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