Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tour Tastings To assist with your evening’s explorations, five members of the Wine Spectator editorial team share the wines they’re excited to try Mar 31, 2023
Farming at the Edge at Hermann J. Wiemer At the Finger Lakes winery, co-owner Fred Merwath wants to know: Can biodynamic viticulture make more expressive Riesling? Apr 18, 2023
What Are Biodynamic Wine Grapes? Wine Spectator's resident expert, Dr. Vinny, explains what this agricultural term means when it comes to wine ... Oct 18, 2021
What Am I Tasting? ... Play the game! This structured red shows energy with currant, chocolate, herb and mineral notes ... Do you know what it is? Apr 14, 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon The reigning champion of the red wine world has captured the imagination of vintners and wine drinkers across the globe
Chardonnay A versatile variety made in many styles from lean to opulent, this white grape is ubiquitous around the world
Pinot Noir This Burgundian grape makes elegant, flavorful reds from the most prized vineyard sites in the world
Sauvignon Blanc A fair-weather go-to that is refreshing and aromatic, known for its pungent herbal flavors and racy acidity
Syrah This red grape shines in its Rhône Valley homeland, but has also gained glory in intriguing New World locales
Top Tips for Opening a Wine Bottle How to deal with different types of bottles, corks, other closures and corkscrews
3 Tips to Achieve the Perfect Serving Temperature Expert advice on enjoying your bottles at their best
7 Wine-Storage Basics You Need to Know Tips on keeping your fine wines at their best without spending a lot
Our Guide to Buying Wine How do you find the wine you want? Tips on shopping at wine stores, online retailers, auctions and wineries.
Diversity in Action Scholarships, events and other resources from organizations working toward a more inclusive wine world
The Ultimate Guide to Chianti Classico Our primer on this historic Tuscan region's history, grapes, soils and more
The ABCs of Bordeaux France's premier wine region gave the world the classic red blend of Cabernet and Merlot
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification The ranking system put in place by Napoleon III still influences today's market
How (and Why) to Buy Wine Futures What are the pros and cons of paying up front for wine that hasn't been bottled yet?
Sweet Wines 101 The world's finest dessert wines can be otherworldly. No surprise, then, that it takes superhuman effort to make them
Pairing Wine and Chocolate Matching up this odd couple doesn’t have to be challenging, and there are delicious rewards for getting it right
All About Amarone How is Valpolicella's prized, rich red made? The process is fraught with potential for disaster …
Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes
Kosher Wine Explained What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements
Video: How to Open Sparkling Wine What's the right way to pop a bottle of bubbly? This easy tutorial tells you everything you need to know!
Video: How to Serve Wine Like a Pro How much wine is appropriate to pour? How can you avoid drips? Watch this 2-minute tutorial for tips and tricks
How to Save Leftover Wine Didn't finish that bottle? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and this video shows how you don't have to!
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