Wine Spectator

International #wine star Christian Seely joins @WineSpectator's Straight Talk #podcast. He shares memories of tasting 1961 Château Palmer with his wine writer father and much more, including his #Napa and #Sonoma projects! winespectator.com/articles/podca…

News: Christian Moueix is growing his Napa Valley Estate, Dominus, buying the 86-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard from Markham Vineyards. Wine Spectator has details. winespectator.com/articles/domin…

News: The infamous root louse phylloxera has been discovered on the Canary Islands, imperiling century-old vines and threaten unique local farming techniques. @WineSpectator has details. winespectator.com/articles/canar…

In Sonoma and Mendocino kitchens and through his writing, chef John Ash helped teach America the joy of farm-fresh ingredients and clever #wine pairings. @WineSpectator pays tribute to his impact. winespectator.com/articles/remem…

“Everything we made from the #wine we invested in the cellar and buying more vineyards and land,” says Domaine de la Janasse founder Aimé Sabon, recounting how he and his family built the #Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate into a success. winespectator.com/articles/down-…

What’s the best #wine for making tinto de verano, the beloved fizzy #Spanish wine #cocktail? @WineSpectator’s Dr. Vinny has red and white recommendations. winespectator.com/articles/best-…

Dry Creek Valley #Cabernet will soon have a new old name to know … @WineSpectator visits Michel-Schlumberger #wine estate in #Sonoma and tastes recent vintages winespectator.com/articles/calif…

Love Sonoma County wines? Explore this week’s California #wine picks from Wine Spectator, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc, with scores up to 93 points! winespectator.com/articles/new-w…

Cocktails to Impress: Avocado Margarita Hang on to those summer afternoons a little longer with this crowd-pleasing creamy and refreshing Avocado Margarita made with tequila blanco, triple sec, fresh avocado slices and a tajin rim!

Get to know the white #wines of Provence—though not as widely known as the region’s rosés, they are no less outstanding. Read the report from Wine Spectator senior editor Kristen Bieler! winespectator.com/articles/beyon…

Our blind tasting game—without the tasting! Can you identify a wine just by reading its tasting note? We post real Wine Spectator reviews. You use clues such as color, aromas, flavors and structure to figure out the grape, age and origin. Good luck! winespectator.com/whatamitasting…

Learn about the life and achievements of #chef Charlie Trotter in this Wine Spectator profile, and see how his son, Dylan, has returned to Chicago to revitalize his father’s legacy. winespectator.com/articles/charl…

The #greenchiles of #NewMexico are a signature ingredient in dishes such as these green chile #tetelas from @WineSpectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning chef Christopher Bethoney. Get the recipe here! winespectator.com/articles/green…

Eggplant is undoubtedly one of #summer produce’s unsung heroes. Let it take the spotlight in this #weeknightdinner #pasta, paired with a #Sangiovese from #Italy. Get the #recipe and #budget-friendly #wine pairing @WineSpectator winespectator.com/articles/eggpl…

News: Constellation Brands won its fight to revoke the name To Kalon Creek, raising questions about the vineyard it flows through and the #wine made from it. winespectator.com/articles/agenc…

Website Members: Get 8 stunning red #Nebbiolo #wine picks from Wine Spectator, including #Barolo and #Barbaresco #values from #Italy priced as low as $24! winespectator.com/articles/new-r…

Napa's Nickel & Nickel is new again under the hand of winemaker Joe Harden. Wine Spectator visits the the Far Niente sister winery in Oakville and tastes recent #Cabernet vintages. winespectator.com/articles/nicke…

“We thought about other areas that had the same kind of standing in the Cabernet world [as Napa], and Walla Walla and Washington state were the answer,” says Jackson Family winemaker Chris Carpenter of the California-based company’s new project, Jett. winespectator.com/articles/jacks…

Get to know the white #wines of #Provence—though not as widely known as the region’s #rosés, they are no less outstanding. Read the report from @WineSpectator senior editor Kristen Bieler! winespectator.com/articles/beyon…

Pat Roney, former CEO of Vintage #Wine Estates, has bought Sojourn Cellars, a small winery specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. @WineSpectator has details. winespectator.com/articles/sonom…

Is #Meritage a type of #cuvée? What do these #wine words mean? @WineSpectator’s Dr. Vinny explains two #winemaking terms. winespectator.com/articles/wine-…