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Stumped on how to wrap a bottle of wine you're gifting for the holidays? We've got you covered with 3 creative ways to g...
12/21/2025

Stumped on how to wrap a bottle of wine you're gifting for the holidays? We've got you covered with 3 creative ways to give your gift a personal touch.

Stumped on how to wrap a bottle of wine you're gifting for the holidays? We've got you covered with 3 creative ways to give your gift a personal touch.

Get 8 red picks from Wine Spectator, featuring top Merlot-based reds from Fronsac in Bordeaux!
12/20/2025

Get 8 red picks from Wine Spectator, featuring top Merlot-based reds from Fronsac in Bordeaux!

We just reviewed top Right Bank Merlot- and Cabernet Franc–based reds from Fronsac. Get our expert scores and tasting notes!

Officina del Vento is “about protecting these old vines and showing another way,” says Sicilian Pietro Russo. “It’s a ...
12/20/2025

Officina del Vento is “about protecting these old vines and showing another way,” says Sicilian Pietro Russo. “It’s a message that the young generation can stay here and continue to cultivate this land.”

The fame of this Sicilian fortified wine has faded, so now what? Friends and area producers teamed up to focus on dry Grillo whites—and save the vineyards.

The annual Palm Beach Food & Festival continues to bring the best and brightest in chefs and winemakers to South Flori...
12/19/2025

The annual Palm Beach Food & Festival continues to bring the best and brightest in chefs and winemakers to South Florida for a weekend of festivities. Wine Spectator has details.

The annual event continues to bring the best and brightest in chefs and winemakers to South Florida for a weekend of festivities

Chef Patrick O’Connell’s frozen eggnog soufflé is elegant, festive and pairs beautifully with Scotch, Madeira or Port. G...
12/19/2025

Chef Patrick O’Connell’s frozen eggnog soufflé is elegant, festive and pairs beautifully with Scotch, Madeira or Port. Get the and wine pairings Wine Spectator.

This recipe from the Inn at Little Washington is a festive, make-ahead holiday dessert, paired with Scotch and dessert wine.

What's the right way to pop a bottle of sparkling wine? Watch this quick and easy tutorial for everything you need to kn...
12/18/2025

What's the right way to pop a bottle of sparkling wine? Watch this quick and easy tutorial for everything you need to know!

What's the right way to pop a bottle of sparkling wine? Watch this quick and easy tutorial for everything you need to know!

What pairs best with lobster? Wine Spectator’s Dr. Vinny has advice.
12/18/2025

What pairs best with lobster? Wine Spectator’s Dr. Vinny has advice.

Just in time for Christmas and the winter holidays, get ideas for red, white and sparkling wine pairings to serve with lobster.

Insider Subscribers: Holiday picks, from Champagne to Bordeaux to Sauternes. Plus, a $35, 91-point sparkling wine Value ...
12/17/2025

Insider Subscribers: Holiday picks, from Champagne to Bordeaux to Sauternes. Plus, a $35, 91-point sparkling wine Value Pick and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines!

Get the editors' exclusive picks from recent tastings: 39 new wine ratings for holiday picks, from Champagne to Bordeaux to Sauternes. Plus, a $35, 91-point sparkling wine Value Pick and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines!

Trinchero, the family-based firm behind Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois adds Mumm Napa to its portfolio. Wine Spectator...
12/17/2025

Trinchero, the family-based firm behind Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois adds Mumm Napa to its portfolio. Wine Spectator has details.

The family-based firm behind Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois adds Mumm Napa to its portfolio.

Château Giscours' Alexander Van Beek joined Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast to talk about his decades at the Bord...
12/17/2025

Château Giscours' Alexander Van Beek joined Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast to talk about his decades at the Bordeaux estate, and then gave us his reaction when Giscours earned 2025 of the Year honors

“It’s too cool to be true,” said Château Giscours' Alexander Van Beek after learning the Bordeaux estate had earned Wine Spectator's 2025 Wine of the Year honor.. “It’s crazy … I still don’t believe it!"

Fall’s hottest restaurant openings are here, from Vegas steaks to Nordic LA tasting menus to NYC icons reborn. Explore t...
12/17/2025

Fall’s hottest restaurant openings are here, from Vegas steaks to Nordic LA tasting menus to NYC icons reborn. Explore the best new spots for lovers at Wine Spectator.

From Las Vegas to NYC, explore the season’s most exciting restaurant openings—all with serious wine programs.

From Cava to Champagne, wines with fizz enliven any celebration. How well do you know these sparklers? Take our quiz!
12/16/2025

From Cava to Champagne, wines with fizz enliven any celebration. How well do you know these sparklers? Take our quiz!

From Cava to Champagne, wines with fizz enliven any celebration. How well do you know these sparklers? Take our quiz!

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