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Whisky for Wine Lovers
Oct 15, 2023

Whisky for Wine Lovers

Wine lovers appreciate spirits, too, and having talked with wine enthusiasts in many walks of life, we found that whisky ranks high on their list. This issue can help you delve into the pleasures of a dram. 

Plus, a roundup of 100 global values and tasting reports on white Burgundy, California Rhône blends and Spanish wines from Bierzo. 

Cover Stories

Whisky for Wine Lovers

Whisky for Wine Lovers

Expand your appreciation of the world’s great whiskies
Oct 15, 2023
How to Taste and Appreciate Whisky

How to Taste and Appreciate Whisky

Tips for enjoying your next dram to the fullest
Oct 15, 2023
Whisky Around the World

Whisky Around the World

Look toward the traditional regions for classic bottles
Oct 15, 2023

Tasting Reports

Burgundy’s Elegant 2020s

Burgundy’s Elegant 2020s

The region’s 2020 whites deliver balance and harmony despite the heat
Oct 15, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

Get scores for nearly 300 white wines from Burgundy reviewed in Wine Spectator blind tastings over …
Oct 15, 2023
California Rhônes Rebound

California Rhônes Rebound

The 2021 Rhône-style wines show richness and structure, moving on from the struggles of 2020
Oct 15, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes

Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes

Get scores for over 175 red and white Rhône-style wines from California reviewed in Wine Spectator …
Oct 15, 2023
Spain’s Bierzo

Spain’s Bierzo

Discover distinctive wines from the country’s northwestern reaches
Oct 15, 2023
Alphabetical Guide to Bierzo

Alphabetical Guide to Bierzo

Get scores for over 40 red and white wines from Bierzo, Spain based on Mencía and Godello reviewed …
Oct 15, 2023

Features

Style and Substance

Style and Substance

From wine regions all over the map, these reds, whites and more will bring smiles at friendly prices
Oct 15, 2023

Grapevine

Advancing the Rothschild Wine Empire

Advancing the Rothschild Wine Empire

The late Benjamin de Rothschild’s family builds on its wine portfolio
Oct 15, 2023
Grand Award–Winning Restaurant Bleu Provence Sold

Grand Award–Winning Restaurant Bleu Provence Sold

Plus, Château Lafite Rothschild owners expand into Chablis
Oct 15, 2023
In Memoriam: Michael Benedict and Paul Dolan

In Memoriam: Michael Benedict and Paul Dolan

Remembering two icons of California winemaking
Oct 15, 2023
How Wine Might Benefit Aging Adults

How Wine Might Benefit Aging Adults

Recent studies reinforce the potential benefits of a daily glass of wine and the Mediterranean diet
Oct 15, 2023
As Easy as Apple Pie

As Easy as Apple Pie

Pastry chef Claudia Fleming shares her recipe for apple tartlets
Oct 15, 2023
Enjoying the Best of Switzerland

Enjoying the Best of Switzerland

Discover the best of fine Swiss cheeses
Oct 15, 2023
A Mexican Treasure for Modern Tastes

A Mexican Treasure for Modern Tastes

Five excellent choices in artisan Mexican chocolate
Oct 15, 2023
A Hearty Cup

A Hearty Cup

Breakthrough randomized trial adds to evidence that coffee is safe for the heart
Oct 15, 2023
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

West Coast winners, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and South American reds
Oct 15, 2023

Departments

Whisky or Wine? Why Choose Just One?

Whisky or Wine? Why Choose Just One?

Celebrating two of life’s greatest pleasures
Oct 15, 2023
Winery Intel: Napa’s Merryvale

Winery Intel: Napa’s Merryvale

The historic Napa winery’s latest Cabernets are full of promise
Oct 15, 2023
Out of State Can Mean Outta Luck for Wine

Out of State Can Mean Outta Luck for Wine

Current liquor laws make interstate purchases difficult for American consumers
Oct 15, 2023
Pompeii Painting Shows Early Wine and ‘Pizza’ Night

Pompeii Painting Shows Early Wine and ‘Pizza’ Night

Plus, ancient evidence of snail consumption is found in Africa
Oct 15, 2023

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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