April Louis

Assistant Tasting Coordinator
Winery Owner Donald Hess Dies at 86
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Winery Owner Donald Hess Dies at 86

The Swiss businessman and art collector built a wine corporation starting in Napa Valley …

Feb 1, 2023
10 Dazzling West Coast Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points
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10 Dazzling West Coast Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

Explore the Pinot Noirs of California and Oregon with these new reviews of reds from …

Jan 30, 2023
Château Latour Owner Buys Majority Stake in Henriot
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Château Latour Owner Buys Majority Stake in Henriot

Plus, Wine Spectator crowns its video contest winner and remembers wine icon Fred Franzia

Dec 15, 2022
Ste. Michelle Goes Big in Oregon
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Ste. Michelle Goes Big in Oregon

Plus, Wine Spectator remembers a respected Washington winemaker and a Russian River …

Nov 30, 2022
Brandi Carlile Believes Wine Can Make a Difference
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Brandi Carlile Believes Wine Can Make a Difference

The powerhouse singer and songwriter has launched a Washington wine company to raise money …

Nov 16, 2022
8 Delectable California Sauvignon Blancs
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8 Delectable California Sauvignon Blancs

New reviews of mouthwatering white wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma, up to 92 points

Nov 14, 2022
Wine Talk: Oregon's Vivianne Kennedy
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Wine Talk: Oregon's Vivianne Kennedy

The transgender winemaker discusses her jump from social worker to vintner and her efforts …

Nov 3, 2022
10 West Coast Cabernets for $50 or Less
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10 West Coast Cabernets for $50 or Less

New reviews of impressive Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from California and Washington …

Oct 24, 2022
8 Dazzling Australian Reds at 90+ Points
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8 Dazzling Australian Reds at 90+ Points

Explore Australia's bounty with these new reviews of Cabernet, Shiraz, Grenache and blends …

Oct 20, 2022