Wine Spectator

10/07/2025

Meet me at the bar! Our Wine Spectator editors' picks for standout wine bars across the US and abroad.

Planning a date night or a food-and-wine holiday? Whether you’re in the United States or abroad in Europe or Asia, this list of 38 wine bars will make finding the ideal spot easy.

10/07/2025

Which Pair Well with … Lamb? So many preparations suit this sweet, lightly gamey red , but it’s hard to go wrong with a red blend with these recipes for rack of lamb.

A handful of red varieties and blends match really well with this sweet, lightly gamey cut. Find out which, plus get 3 Wine Spectator picks and 2 recipes from famous chefs!

10/06/2025

What are the basics of ? Wine Spectator's Dr. Vinny explains the step by step process.

We explain how winemakers turn grapes into wine, from harvest to fermentation to bottling and everything in between.

10/06/2025

Out with the old, in with the new. Explore these new Wine Spectator reviews of modern from top and producers!

We just reviewed white wine values from Napa and Sonoma, including top bottles from Cuvaison, Frank Family and Kirkland Signature. Get our expert scores and tasting notes!

10/06/2025

The of only gets better each year. In this tasting report, Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus highlights quality bottlings and good values from top producers and notable regions. Get her scores and tasting notes!

Get scores and tasting notes for top Spanish red, white, rosé, sparkling and dessert wines from Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, Rías Baixas and beyond.

10/04/2025

The only thing as impressive as the of is the . Explore the best of both worlds with Wine Spectator’s guide to the food and wine scenes of Northern Italy’s seven major regions.

From Alto Adige to the coastal port cities of Genoa in Liguria and Venice in Veneto, this guide highlights signature dishes from Northern Italy, with recipes and local wine pairings to match!

10/03/2025

Kick off the weekend with this refreshing take on a Tom Collins introduces oleo saccharum (don't worry - the very simple recipe is included!) to the traditional gin- and citrus-based cocktail. Enjoy our newest Cocktail to Impress!

10/03/2025

Get 11 stunning red and white picks from Wine Spectator , featuring top bottlings from Crozes-Hermitage.

We just reviewed standout Northern Rhône Syrah and white blends priced as low as $28 from Chapoutier, Guigal and more. Get our expert scores and tasting notes!

10/03/2025

If you’re looking to explore great lists while dining in country, check out Wine Spectator's guide to restaurants that go above and beyond in Napa Valley!

These destinations offer excellence in their wine lists whether you want local cuisine, Italian food or Japanese fare, California Chardonnay or Burgundy, Napa Cabernet or Bordeaux …

10/02/2025

Grab and Grüner Veltliner from ’s 2023 vintage before they’re gone! They can be cellared or opened now, with elegant styles that stand out from the crowd. Get Wine Spectator senior editor Kristen Bieler’s tasting report here!

Explore this excellent vintage of Riesling and Grüner Veltliner wines from Austria, with collectible, age-worthy bottles and great values to drink now. Get the top scores and tasting notes from senior editor Kristen Bieler!

10/02/2025

Why is Pinot Noir so popular? Where does it grow? What foods does it go well with? ⁠Get the answers to these questions and more with Wine Spectator's expert guide to this leading wine grape!

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10/02/2025

Everyone’s favorite fall treats deserve pairings that are just as easy to love! We asked sommeliers from winners to pair beverages with seasonal sweets like and apple .

What’s better than fall baked goods like apple and pumpkin pie? The perfect beverage pairing to go with them. Get wine and drink picks to match with sweet seasonal desserts from sommeliers of Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners.