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The co-founders of the Southern Smoke Foundation on their favorite restaurants, wine shops and more

Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown founded the Southern Smoke Foundation in Houston in 2015; since then, the organization has distributed more than $16.5 million in emergency relief to food and beverage workers.Houston With Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown

Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown founded the Southern Smoke Foundation in Houston in 2015; since then, the organization has distributed more than $16.5 million in emergency relief to food and beverage workers.Houston With Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown

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A 2025 Wildfire in Napa Triggers Felony Charges and Lawsuits

A worker has been indicted for allegedly starting the Pickett Fire, while a trio of Napa wineries has filed a lawsuit against vintner Jayson Woodbridge for their lost grapes

The Pickett Fire blanketed parts of Howell Mountain and Pope Valley in smoke during August of 2025.A 2025 Wildfire in Napa Triggers Felony Charges and Lawsuits

The Pickett Fire blanketed parts of Howell Mountain and Pope Valley in smoke during August of 2025.A 2025 Wildfire in Napa Triggers Felony Charges and Lawsuits

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Discover the New World of Muscadet

12 excellent and affordable whites from this dynamic coastal Loire region

Melon de Bourgogne grapes from Famille Lieubeau, one of the producers that helped establish Muscadet’s <i>cru</i> system.Discover the New World of Muscadet

Melon de Bourgogne grapes from Famille Lieubeau, one of the producers that helped establish Muscadet’s <i>cru</i> system.Discover the New World of Muscadet

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Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi Dies at 97

A visionary entrepreneur, he led the family wine company for decades, expanding its influence in Italy and internationally

Vittorio Frescobaldi, center, along with his brothers Leonardo, left, and Ferdinando, right, and son Lamberto, built their Tuscan winery into a global enterprise.Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi Dies at 97

Vittorio Frescobaldi, center, along with his brothers Leonardo, left, and Ferdinando, right, and son Lamberto, built their Tuscan winery into a global enterprise.Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi Dies at 97

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Finding Their Own Frequency: Lauren Strojny and Jason Exposto Create Sounds

The couple behind the California Chardonnay label are on the same wavelength

Jason Exposto and Lauren Stojny both loved working in wine, but didn't think their own winery was in the cards before they met each other.Finding Their Own Frequency: Lauren Strojny and Jason Exposto Create Sounds

Jason Exposto and Lauren Stojny both loved working in wine, but didn't think their own winery was in the cards before they met each other.Finding Their Own Frequency: Lauren Strojny and Jason Exposto Create Sounds

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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Napa Valley

Our editors’ favorite destinations to taste, dine, stay, shop and more

Napa Valley sign with sunset (Robert McClenahan)The Ultimate Travel Guide to Napa Valley

Napa Valley sign with sunset (Robert McClenahan)The Ultimate Travel Guide to Napa Valley

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The Official Wine Spectator Napa Travel Site

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Downtown Napa Valley

Everything to know about the "Gateway to the Valley"

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Brian Marcy and Clare Carver of Oregon’s Big Table Farm take a homesteading approach to their winery, which makes noteworthy Pinot Noir.

Brian Marcy and Clare Carver of Oregon’s Big Table Farm take a homesteading approach to their winery, which makes noteworthy Pinot Noir.

There’s More to Oregon Than Meets the Eye

Taste the Willamette Valley and beyond with new releases from top Oregon wineries, including Argyle, Big Table Farm and more, with scores up to 93 points

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Crafting Baricci’s top-scoring 2021 Brunello required Federico (left) and Francesco Buffi, grandsons of the estate’s founder, to adjust their approach in the vineyard and cellar.

Crafting Baricci’s top-scoring 2021 Brunello required Federico (left) and Francesco Buffi, grandsons of the estate’s founder, to adjust their approach in the vineyard and cellar.

Stellar Sangiovese

The 2021 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino rivals 2016 in both quality and style

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Jett vineyards (Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines)

Jett vineyards (Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines)

Insider: New Sassicaia, Cabernet and Malbec

Don’t miss new Côte-Rôtie, white Burgundy and more

Jul 29, 2026

Peyrassol, in Provence, produced a rosé of notable complexity and textural richness in the 2025 vintage.

Peyrassol, in Provence, produced a rosé of notable complexity and textural richness in the 2025 vintage.

Rosé, Yes. But Which One?

The 2025 vintage offers a spectrum of styles, colors and quality from the south of France

Jun 22, 2026

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Jason Exposto and Lauren Stojny both loved working in wine, but didn't think their own winery was in the cards before they met each other.

Jason Exposto and Lauren Stojny both loved working in wine, but didn't think their own winery was in the cards before they met each other.

Finding Their Own Frequency at Sounds

Visiting the couple behind the California Chardonnay label

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Louis Jadot’s Clos des Ursules vineyard consistently produces some of the longest-lived Pinot Noir in the Côte de Beaune.

Louis Jadot’s Clos des Ursules vineyard consistently produces some of the longest-lived Pinot Noir in the Côte de Beaune.

Tasting Jadot’s Beaune Clos des Ursules at 200

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson tasted 15 vintages of the iconic Pinot Noir

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Megan Gunderson has been working to understand the Beller site in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Megan Gunderson has been working to understand the Beller site in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Taming the Mountains

At Hall, winemaker Megan Gunderson shows an evolving hand with the winery’s single-vineyard, mountain AVA Cabernet bottlings

Aug 11, 2026

Sheep are part of the farming at Joseph Phelps, which is replanting for future years.

Sheep are part of the farming at Joseph Phelps, which is replanting for future years.

Looking Forward at Joseph Phelps

LVMH is planning for an ambitious future at the historic Napa Valley winery

Aug 4, 2026

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Summer Entertaining

We asked six hospitality pros for their top summer dining tips.

We asked six hospitality pros for their top summer dining tips.

Seasonal Entertaining

Pro Tips for Outdoor Dining

Chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs bring their expertise to summer entertaining

Scallop ceviche makes for an elegant pairing with California Chardonnay.

Scallop ceviche makes for an elegant pairing with California Chardonnay.

The Chef Secrets Behind Perfect Raw Seafood at Home

Build your own ceviche and enjoy the delicacy of raw seafood at home

From Chilean Pinot Noir to Australian Gamay, these bottles of red provide relief from the heat.

From Chilean Pinot Noir to Australian Gamay, these bottles of red provide relief from the heat.

Sommelier Roundtable

Want to Beat the Heat? Try One of These Summer-Ready Red Wines

Sommeliers share their favorite reds for hot weather, from Lambrusco to Bordeaux

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The best vineyards of Beaujolais, like this spot in Morgon, enjoy hillsides and complex soils.

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The Pickett Fire blanketed parts of Howell Mountain and Pope Valley in smoke during August of 2025.

The Pickett Fire blanketed parts of Howell Mountain and Pope Valley in smoke during August of 2025.

A 2025 Wildfire in Napa Triggers Felony Charges and Lawsuits

A worker has been indicted for allegedly starting the Pickett Fire, while a trio of Napa wineries has filed a lawsuit against vintner Jayson Woodbridge for their lost grapes

Aug 28, 2026

Vittorio Frescobaldi, center, along with his brothers Leonardo, left, and Ferdinando, right, and son Lamberto, built their Tuscan winery into a global enterprise.

Vittorio Frescobaldi, center, along with his brothers Leonardo, left, and Ferdinando, right, and son Lamberto, built their Tuscan winery into a global enterprise.

Marchese Vittorio Frescobaldi Dies at 97

A visionary entrepreneur, he led the family wine company for decades, expanding its influence in Italy and internationally

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met in the Oval Office last October, but are now trading blame for failed trade talks.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met in the Oval Office last October, but are now trading blame for failed trade talks.

Canadian and American Officials Trade Blame in Latest Tariff Battle While Wine Suffers

Trade negotiations broke down, leading to new tariffs on Canadian wine and spirits and a continued ban on U.S. wine sales in eight provinces

Aug 24, 2026

Maya Dalla Valle is part of a partnership buying the Cain Vineyard property; she will make a new wine from the vineyard.

Maya Dalla Valle is part of a partnership buying the Cain Vineyard property; she will make a new wine from the vineyard.

Exclusive: Maya Dalla Valle and Partners Purchase Napa’s Cain Vineyard

Teaming up with Coastal Vineyard Care Associates, Dalla Valle is planning a new brand, but will also sell fruit to the owners of Cain winery

Aug 20, 2026

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Gerald Boyd with his wife of 68 years, Janet.

Gerald Boyd, Veteran Wine Journalist and Former Wine Spectator Editor, Dies at 90

Boyd worked as managing editor and editor of Wine Spectator during the publication’s formative years

Aug 19, 2026

A plant nursery worker looks at two glassy-winged sharpshooters in a vial. The invasive pest has been an occasional problem in California since the 1990s.

A plant nursery worker looks at two glassy-winged sharpshooters in a vial. The invasive pest has been an occasional problem in California since the 1990s.

Pest Known for Carrying Grapevine Killing Disease Spreads in California

Glassy-winged sharpshooters continue to cause concern as state officials try to mitigate; request for federal aid rejected

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Sashi Moorman has adjusted his winemaking as the Domaine de la Côte vines have matured over the past 18 years.

Sashi Moorman has adjusted his winemaking as the Domaine de la Côte vines have matured over the past 18 years.

Straight Talk Episode 35: Pinot Players Sashi Moorman and Tom Rochioli

Wine Spectator's podcast highlights two leading California Pinot Noir producers

Aug 14, 2026

Guests could enjoy lovely weather in the WineaPAWlooza tent at Castellucci Estate in Oakville, Napa Valley.

Guests could enjoy lovely weather in the WineaPAWlooza tent at Castellucci Estate in Oakville, Napa Valley.

Napa’s WineaPAWlooza Auction Raises Nearly $2 Million for Animal Welfare

The annual charity event featured rare bottles and once-in-a-lifetime wine experiences donated by local wineries

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