April Louis

Winery Owner Donald Hess Dies at 86
The Swiss businessman and art collector built a wine corporation starting in Napa Valley …

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 …

Château Latour Owner Buys Majority Stake in Henriot
Plus, Wine Spectator crowns its video contest winner and remembers wine icon Fred Franzia

Ste. Michelle Goes Big in Oregon
Plus, Wine Spectator remembers a respected Washington winemaker and a Russian River …

Brandi Carlile Believes Wine Can Make a Difference
The powerhouse singer and songwriter has launched a Washington wine company to raise money …

8 Delectable California Sauvignon Blancs
New reviews of mouthwatering white wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma, up to 92 points

Wine Talk: Oregon's Vivianne Kennedy
The transgender winemaker discusses her jump from social worker to vintner and her efforts …

10 West Coast Cabernets for $50 or Less
New reviews of impressive Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from California and Washington …

8 Dazzling Australian Reds at 90+ Points
Explore Australia's bounty with these new reviews of Cabernet, Shiraz, Grenache and blends …