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Raise a glass of this Thanksgiving! Get new Wine Spectator reviews of 90+ rated red, white and bubbly values from Fran...
11/24/2025

Raise a glass of this Thanksgiving! Get new Wine Spectator reviews of 90+ rated red, white and bubbly values from France, Spain, Napa Valley and more, all priced at $35 or less!

We just reviewed 90+ rated red, white and bubby values for the Thanksgiving table, including Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Get our expert scores and tasting notes!

How can one 94-point cost hundreds of dollars, while another costs $40? Wine Spectator’s Dr. Vinny breaks down our bli...
11/24/2025

How can one 94-point cost hundreds of dollars, while another costs $40? Wine Spectator’s Dr. Vinny breaks down our blind-tasting methodology and reflects on price and quality.

We explain why price isn’t a factor in our blind-tasting methodology—and how wines with the same score can vary widely in terms of price and style.

The 2025 Hospices de Beaune auction again set records for health charities and indicated enthusiasm for the 2025 Burgu...
11/24/2025

The 2025 Hospices de Beaune auction again set records for health charities and indicated enthusiasm for the 2025 Burgundy vintage. Wine Spectator has details on the top lots.

This year marked the debut of a new wine made from Clos de Vougeot vines donated by Domaine Faiveley.

Chef Charlie Palmer’s newest venture, Appellation Healdsburg, brings a -centric hospitality experience to the heart of ...
11/24/2025

Chef Charlie Palmer’s newest venture, Appellation Healdsburg, brings a -centric hospitality experience to the heart of Sonoma. Read on Wine Spectator.

The Sonoma County hotel blends the chef’s culinary vision with the wine-country lifestyle. Explore its two restaurants, expansive wine program and prime location near top appellations.

Warming : Mulled Wine! This version includes orange slices, mulling spices and a drizzle of honey for sweetness. Just p...
11/23/2025

Warming : Mulled Wine! This version includes orange slices, mulling spices and a drizzle of honey for sweetness. Just pour yourself a mug, grab your favorite blanket and get cozy.

Embrace the winter spirit with our enticing recipe for mulled wine! This version includes orange slices, mulling spices and a drizzle of honey for sweetness. Just pour yourself a mug, grab your favorite blanket and get cozy.

Stuffing, check. Turkey, check. under $30 that even sommeliers actually drink? Also check. Get the full list of 35+ ho...
11/23/2025

Stuffing, check. Turkey, check. under $30 that even sommeliers actually drink? Also check. Get the full list of 35+ holiday picks.

The pros picked 35+ of the best budget-friendly bottles for the holiday meal—from crisp whites and festive sparklers to juicy reds.

What's the best-kept secret on Sonoma Mountain? It's not a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay ...
11/22/2025

What's the best-kept secret on Sonoma Mountain? It's not a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay ...

“I like to say that there’s a sort of Cornas/Hermitage style,” says Argot Wines owner Justin Harmon of his cool-climate Sonoma Syrahs.

High quality and quantity have made 2022 and 2023 impressive vintages for white from . Get Spectator senior editor B...
11/22/2025

High quality and quantity have made 2022 and 2023 impressive vintages for white from . Get Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson’s scores and tasting notes for nearly 300 wines!

Get scores and tasting notes for the recently released 2022 and 2023 white wines of Burgundy, with top bottles from Montrachet, Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé and beyond.

“The image of Brunello can be a little dusty,” says Caprili winemaker Giacomo Bartolommei. “We are not seeing people und...
11/22/2025

“The image of Brunello can be a little dusty,” says Caprili winemaker Giacomo Bartolommei. “We are not seeing people under 50 much interested in it. This is the challenge.” So how will the 34-year-old help Montalcino ?

From his family’s Brunello estate, Giacomo Bartolommei of Caprili responds to climate change, his generation’s indifference to wine and the demands of representing the area’s 200+ wineries.

Why aren’t you eating more duck? This dark-meat poultry is easy to prepare and pairs swimmingly with red : Start with t...
11/21/2025

Why aren’t you eating more duck? This dark-meat poultry is easy to prepare and pairs swimmingly with red : Start with this recipe, get Wine Spectator recommended matches and then play around to find your favorite flavor combo.

A handful of red varieties and blends go swimmingly with this easy-to-prepare, dark-meat poultry. Get our wine picks and a basic recipe that can go in many directions.

Get 9 delicious sweet picks from Wine Spectator, featuring top Late-Bottled Vintage Port values from Dow, Taylor Fladg...
11/21/2025

Get 9 delicious sweet picks from Wine Spectator, featuring top Late-Bottled Vintage Port values from Dow, Taylor Fladgate and more!

We just reviewed top sweet wine values from Dow, Niepoort, Taylor Fladgate and more. Get our expert scores and tasting notes!

Actress Elizabeth Banks’ latest "stunt"? 1,000 meals for José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen
11/21/2025

Actress Elizabeth Banks’ latest "stunt"? 1,000 meals for José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen

Holiday season sales of the fast-growing canned wine brand will benefit chef José Andres’ global humanitarian organization

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