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The Jackson family at their La Crema winery in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley (from left): Hailey Hartford Murray, MacLean Hartford, Don Hartford, Jennifer Jackson Hartford, Barbara Banke, Chris Jackson, Katie Jackson and Julia Jackson.

Jackson Family Wines Succeeds Across Generations

Jess Jackson’s children and grandchildren plot a trajectory for the California powerhouse

From the Dec 15, 2025, issue

Oliver Haag among the vines at Weingut Fritz Haag in Germany’s Mosel region

Six Contemporary German Winemakers to Know

These winemakers are committed to excellence in modern expressions of Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and more

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Thomas Haag (left) joins his children, Lara and Niklas, in the vineyards of Weingut Schloss Lieser, where the siblings are helping shape the future of the family’s renowned Rieslings.

A Mosel Riesling Legacy Continues: Niklas and Lara Haag

At Weingut Schloss Lieser, siblings Niklas and Lara Haag are building on their family’s vision while guiding the acclaimed German estate into a new generation

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Barrel selection is a core part of Maximin von Schubert’s process for making Maximin Grünhaus’ monopole bottlings.

Maximin von Schubert: Stewarding Timeless Mosel Riesling at Maximin Grünhaus

Sixth-generation owner Maximin von Schubert is guiding Weingut Maximin Grünhaus into a new era of precise, terroir-driven Rieslings

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

While still Riesling is his focus, winemaker Philipp Lucas is expanding into sparkling wines.

Philipp Lucas Refines His Style of Pfalz Riesling

Weingut Lucashof’s Philipp Lucas carries his family’s vision forward with balanced Riesling, Pinot Blanc and sparkling wine

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Winemaker Andreas Spreitzer specializes in Rieslings that offer an alpine freshness.

Andreas Spreitzer: Seeking Purity and Balance

At Weingut Josef Spreitzer, Andreas Spreitzer pursues purity and precision to craft Rheingau Rieslings defined by balance, freshness and terroir

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Winemaker Oliver Haag has spent many years expanding and rehabilitating his family’s vineyards, with optimal results.

A Benchmark for the Central Mosel: Oliver Haag

Oliver Haag guides Weingut Fritz Haag into a new era and refines the historic estate’s Mosel Rieslings with a focus on elegance, precision and terroir

Larry Rubin

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

To contend against climate change, twin brothers Hans and Valentin Rebholz are doubling down on meticulous vineyard work.

Pfalz’s Next Generation: Hans and Valentin Rebholz

Twin brothers Hans and Valentin Rebholz are guiding Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz into its next generation, continuing a legacy of pure, terroir-focused wines from Germany’s Pfalz

Larry Rubin

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Ryan Rochioli, his parents, Theresa and Tom, and sister Rachael (from left) stand in the Big Hill parcels of their family estate in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley.

Rochioli: California Pinot Pioneers

The Rochioli family put Pinot Noir on the U.S. map thanks to hard work and a special terroir

Mitch Frank

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Sacha Lichine’s relentless drive to create a pale-colored, high quality rosé has transformed the way the world thinks about pink wine.

The Prince of Pink

How Sacha Lichine, the visionary behind Whispering Angel, sparked the global rosé boom

Kristen Bieler

From the Aug 31, 2026, issue

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis especially enjoys Armagnac, though he also appreciates wine and sake.

Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis on Wine, Music and Democracy

The musician, who will perform at this year’s Festival Napa Valley, talks about Armagnac, optimism and more

Kenny Martin

Jul 10, 2026

Gerrit Cole is famous for his fastball, but the veteran MLB pitcher is also known for his interest in food and wine.

Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole on Wine, Baseball and Florentine Steak

The pitcher spoke with Wine Spectator about his cellar, cooking and wine culture in the clubhouse

Greg Warner

Jul 1, 2026

Sommeliers share their favorite budget rosés for any occasion, from Spanish Garnacha to Tuscan Sangiovese.

Sommelier Roundtable

The Best Rosés Under $30, According to Sommeliers

Top wine professionals share their 13 favorite budget rosés for year-round sipping

Julia Larson

May 5, 2026

From the secluded spot on her family’s Dundee Hills property known as the Secret Garden, Véronique Drouhin looks back on four decades of accomplishment in Oregon.

Between Two Worlds

Véronique Drouhin makes wine in Burgundy and Oregon and feels at home in both

Tim Fish

From the May 31, 2026, issue

Nicolas-Jay’s Jay Boberg (left) and Jean-Nicolas Méo

Oregon’s French Connection

Gallic investment in Oregon

Tim Fish

From the May 31, 2026, issue

More than 20 years after Tom Garrett (left) helped out Thomas Rivers Brown early in his career—by lending him his truck— Brown is tapping Garrett’s Detert Family vineyard for his new Dorsey label.

Dorsey’s New Wines from To Kalon Vines

Thomas Rivers Brown has struck gold in Napa with his newest old-vine, small-parcel wine project

James Molesworth

From the Apr 30, 2026, issue

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