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Shannon Staglin’s people skills, love of learning and competitive drive have helped her succeed at the helm of her estate-based family winery.

Up to the Challenge

Shannon Staglin leads her family’s Napa estate into the future

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Nov 15, 2022, issue

From the juicy reds of Beaujolais to the stunning wines of Sicily, these Thanksgiving wine picks should satisfy everyone at the dinner table

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Thanksgiving Wine Around $30?

9 top wine pros across the country share their budget-friendly picks to go with turkey and trimmings

Julia Larson

As a restaurant owner, Yannick Benjamin has created a space welcoming to all diners and employees; as an advocate, he has helped raise funds for research on spinal cord injuries.

Sommelier Yannick Benjamin Discusses Dignity and Accessibility

The restaurateur behind Contento has received a $1 million award for his outstanding work in advocating for people with disabilities in the restaurant industry

Julia Larson

Nov 10, 2022

Vivianne Kennedy was a social worker before the wine bug bit; her first vintage hit the market six years ago.

Wine Talk: Oregon's Vivianne Kennedy

The transgender winemaker discusses her jump from social worker to vintner and her efforts to highlight lesser-known grapes

April Louis

Nov 3, 2022

Aurelio Montes and his partners in Viña Montes started planting grapevines on hillsides in Apalta for quality, when most vineyards were located on the valley floor.

Wine Star: Aurelio Montes

The spirited visionary spearheaded Chile's winemaking revolution—and he’s not stopping yet

Kenny Martin

Oct 31, 2022

Peter Sisseck's dogged pursuit of excellence and dedication to his Tempranillo vines produced a revolution in Spanish wine.

In Pursuit of Pingus

Over three decades, Peter Sisseck has led a transformation in modern Spanish winemaking

Robert Camuto

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

Screenwriter and Sonoma winery owner Robert Kamen shared his classic-rated 2019 Lava Block Cabernet.

Wine Star: Sonoma Vintner and Screenwriter Robert Kamen

The Karate Kid and Taken writer gets his own Hollywood ending. He only had to reach the Moon (Mountain District)

Collin Dreizen

Oct 28, 2022

Florent Latour, brother of the late Louis-Fabrice Latour, honored the forward-thinking vintner and shared stories of his efforts to protect the Burgundy region.

Wine Star: Maison Louis Latour

Remembering Louis-Fabrice Latour through two special bottles at the 2022 New York Wine Experience

Kenny Martin

Oct 27, 2022

Quinta do Noval's Christian Seely shared the rare 2011 Nacional at the Wine Experience.

Wine Star: Quinta do Noval’s Christian Seely

The global winemaking legend shares a taste of Portugal’s celebrated Nacional Vintage Port, and the vineyard it comes from

Collin Dreizen

Oct 25, 2022

Franco Conterno poured one of his family's three single-vineyard wines.

Wine Star: Franco Conterno Continues His Father’s Legacy

The Aldo Conterno Romirasco 2014 demonstrates why the label stands out in Barolo

Julia Larson

Oct 25, 2022

Second-generation New Zealand winemaking star Josh Scott of Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Wine Star: New Zealand’s Josh Scott

The Marlborough winemaker carries on a distinguished Sauvignon Blanc legacy at Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Collin Dreizen

Oct 24, 2022

When Robert Mondavi winery, designed by Clifford May, began going up in 1966, it created a new style for California wine.

The Mondavi Heritage

Robert Mondavi’s legacy lives on in Napa’s most talented winemakers

From the Nov 30, 2022, issue

Smoldering plumes of sulfurous gas still rise from the Solfatara volcanic crater in the Campi Flegrei area of Naples.

Robert Camuto Meets...

Naples’ Volcanic Wines

Around the ancient southern Italian town, unique native wines are made amid still-active volcanoes

Robert Camuto

Oct 6, 2022

Oregon Pinot Noir star Lynn Penner-Ash is ready for retirement—and more of that "van life."

Exploring Wine with Tim Fish

Oregon Pinot Noir Star Lynn Penner-Ash Moves On

The Willamette Valley icon retires after four decades in the wine business

Tim Fish

Sep 22, 2022

After the Modern's pandemic closure, Arthur Hon helped rebuild the sommelier team and revise the wine list, making space to showcase many underrepresented wine regions, grapes and styles.

An Artistic Approach to Wine at the Modern

Arthur Hon shares his creative perspective at New York’s most iconic museum restaurant

Kristen Bieler

Sep 22, 2022

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