Wine Spectator

06/24/2026

Dive into new scores for California Pinot Noir and Syrah, Chianti Classico and Spanish reds. Plus, a 91-point, $19 California Value Pick and four Hot Wines up to 97 points!

New reviews for 38 recently tasted wines: California Pinot Noir and Syrah, Chianti Classico and Spanish reds. Plus, a 91-point, $19 California Value Pick and four Hot Wines up to 97 points!

06/23/2026

Diners in 2026 are trading up for special bottles, exploring emerging regions and asking more questions about how their wine was made. Wine Spectator’s over 4,000 Restaurant Award winners for 2026 are meeting that moment. Read on!

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/wine-spectator-restaurant-awards-reveal-2026

06/23/2026

What makes a wine pairing q***r? Ask New York City sommelier Camille Lindsley, who is helping to set a standard for q***r fine dining with her restaurant HAGS in the East Village.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/hags-camille-lindsley-q***r-dining-nyc

06/22/2026

The 2025 French rosé vintage delivers freshness, texture and terroir-driven character. Discover the highest-rated from Provence and beyond!

We reviewed nearly 150 French rosés from the 2025 vintage. Explore the top-scoring wines from Provence, Bandol and Tavel, along with insights from the region’s leading producers.

06/22/2026

Since 1981, Wine Spectator has been honoring restaurants with extraordinary wine programs.⁠
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The top honor is the Grand Award, granted to those that show exceptional commitment to their wine selections and service.⁠
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These destinations, profiled here alphabetically, comprise a dining bucket list for wine lovers to dream about and plan their travels around. ⁠
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Congratulations to all our Grand Award winners! 🍾

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/snapshots-of-wine-spectator-s-grand-award-winners

06/22/2026

Robert Mondavi Winery's director of winemaking, Kurtis Ogasawara, opens up about the historic renovation, what he's most excited about, and what guests can expect. ⁠
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Learn all about the newly renovated Robert Mondavi Winery: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/robert-mondavi-winery-renovation

06/21/2026

Introducing the first-ever discounted New York Wine Experience young connoisseur's ticket 🍷⁠
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Wine-lovers 35 and under can taste over 250 90+ point wines at our Grand Tasting for half the price of a standard ticket!⁠
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Get your tickets at the link in our bio.⁠
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📸: Daphne Youree

06/21/2026

Our blind tasting game—without the tasting! Can you identify a just by reading its tasting note? This red blends herb and anise aromas with a core of dark fruit … Play the game!

Our blind tasting game—without the tasting! Can you identify a wine just by reading its tasting note? This red blends herb and anise aromas with a core of dark fruit … Play the game!

06/20/2026

Ever have difficulty pairing with foods like eggs, artichokes or bouillabaisse? Rosé is here to help.

Some spring faves—including artichokes, asparagus, eggs, jamón and bouillabaisse—can be tricky to match. The answer is rosé, a most versatile companion, from Spain, Italy and France.

06/19/2026

A lineup of exceptional global reds, beginning with the power and intensity of top California bottlings alongside the herbal complexity and mineral-driven elegance of Chianti Classico. Plus cool-climate Oregon Pinot Noirs before diving into the muscular concentration of Spain’s high-altitude Ribera del Duero blockbusters.

New reviews for 40 recently tasted wines: California Reds, Chianti Classico, Oregon Pinot Noir and Ribera del Duero. Plus, a 93-point, $27 Spanish Value Pick and four classic-rated Hot Wines up to 97 points!