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Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Moët & Chandon in Hand, Pharrell Celebrates Happy Birthdays

Music legend Pharrell Williams and the historic Champagne house collaborated on a new lineup of bow-adorned sparkling wines

Mar 5, 2025

Great Cabernet and other Bordeaux varieties can be grown in many places, with each site showing its own character. From left: To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley, Waterbrook Estate in Washington and Château Pavie in Bordeaux's St.-Emilion appellation.

There’s “There” in That Glass

More than ever, wine needs a sense of place

Mar 4, 2025

Teams from 12 universities across the United States and Canada competed at the 2025 Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

The Thrill (and Taste) of Victory—Universities Compete at the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup

Teams from across the U.S. and Canada showed off their wine-tasting skills and vinous knowledge in a Bordeaux smackdown

Feb 25, 2025

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Napa’s Hall Wines welcomes the Only Murders in the Building star for a laugh-filled tasting and chat, and Mayor Ron deHarte proclaims Martin Short Day

Feb 14, 2025

People

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Piero Antinori and Marvin R. Shanken took a trip down memory lane over a bottle of Solaia 1997.

Piero Antinori and Marvin R. Shanken took a trip down memory lane over a bottle of Solaia 1997.

Piero Antinori: The Interview with Marvin R. Shanken

The Italian wine visionary sat down with Wine Spectator's editor and publisher to chat about 50-plus years of wine history in Tuscany and beyond

From the Apr 30, 2025, issue

Stefano Inama continues to plant new parcels of Carmenère, such as this spring 2024 plot, to explore its expressions in different <i>terroirs</i>.

Stefano Inama continues to plant new parcels of Carmenère, such as this spring 2024 plot, to explore its expressions in different <i>terroirs</i>.

Carmenère “On the Rocks” in Italy

Feb 20, 2025

Guitarist-turned-winemaker Chris Gorman talks wine, music and his winemaking influences.

Guitarist-turned-winemaker Chris Gorman talks wine, music and his winemaking influences.

Catching Up with Chris Gorman

From the Mar 31, 2025, issue

Caroline Frey and Peter Gago stand together at Syrah’s spiritual home: the top of the Hermitage hill in the Northern Rhône.

Caroline Frey and Peter Gago stand together at Syrah’s spiritual home: the top of the Hermitage hill in the Northern Rhône.

Syrah Synergy

From the Mar 31, 2025, issue

Who says you have to wait for summer to enjoy a great bottle of white wine?

Who says you have to wait for summer to enjoy a great bottle of white wine?

13 Wonderful White Wines for Winter, According to Sommeliers

Feb 7, 2025

Unfiltered

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Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Moët & Chandon in Hand, Pharrell Celebrates Happy Birthdays

Music legend Pharrell Williams and the historic Champagne house collaborated on a new lineup of bow-adorned sparkling wines

Mar 5, 2025

Teams from 12 universities across the United States and Canada competed at the 2025 Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

Teams from 12 universities across the United States and Canada competed at the 2025 Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

The Thrill (and Taste) of Victory—Universities Compete at the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup

Teams from across the United States and Canada showed off their wine-tasting skills and vinous knowledge in a Bordeaux smackdown in New York

Feb 25, 2025

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Napa’s Hall Wines welcomes the Only Murders in the Building star for a laugh-filled tasting and chat, and Mayor Ron deHarte proclaims Martin Short Day

Feb 14, 2025

Extra, Extra

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Extra, Extra

Teams from 12 universities across the United States and Canada competed at the 2025 Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

Teams from 12 universities across the United States and Canada competed at the 2025 Left Bank Bordeaux Cup.

The Thrill (and Taste) of Victory—Universities Compete at the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup

Teams from across the United States and Canada showed off their wine-tasting skills and vinous knowledge in a Bordeaux smackdown in New York

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 2024

Legendary vintages of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux are among—but not atop—our list of the most expensive wines in the world.

Legendary vintages of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux are among—but not atop—our list of the most expensive wines in the world.

The 17 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold

Vampire Family Brands' Dracula brut (left) and Treasury Wine Estates' Dracula Red Blend

Vampire Family Brands' Dracula brut (left) and Treasury Wine Estates' Dracula Red Blend

Fangs Out: A Dracula Wine Legal Fight

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Sports

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Sports

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift Toasts Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins with Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades Champagne

Did T Swift just give us a Super Bowl wine preview while wearing a sparkling red dress and Travis Kelce charm at the 67th annual Grammys?

Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

NBA All-Star Domantas Sabonis and His Wife Launch a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Simone Biles leaps on the balance beam during the Paris Olympics; she's invited some wine lovers to leap for joy on the sidelines of a Chicago Bears game.

Simone Biles leaps on the balance beam during the Paris Olympics; she's invited some wine lovers to leap for joy on the sidelines of a Chicago Bears game.

Watching Football with a Glass of Wine and the GOAT—Simone Biles Partners with Barefoot

NBA star Donovan Mitchell blends wine under the tutelage of Prisoner Wine Company winemaker Todd Ricard in his Napa cellars.

NBA star Donovan Mitchell blends wine under the tutelage of Prisoner Wine Company winemaker Todd Ricard in his Napa cellars.

NBA's Donovan Mitchell Studies Up on Wine and Makes His Own Napa Blend

Jimmy Butler can drive to the hoop and he can also tell you the difference between Vosne-Romanée and Morey-St.-Denis.

Jimmy Butler can drive to the hoop and he can also tell you the difference between Vosne-Romanée and Morey-St.-Denis.

Jimmy Butler’s Got Blind-Tasting Game

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TV, Film & Theater

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TV, Film & Theater

Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Moët & Chandon in Hand, Pharrell Celebrates Happy Birthdays

Music legend Pharrell Williams and the historic Champagne house collaborated on a new lineup of bow-adorned sparkling wines

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 2024

Jessica Chastain is the 38th American Cinematheque Award recipient, following past honorees like Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr. and Denzel Washington.

Jessica Chastain is the 38th American Cinematheque Award recipient, following past honorees like Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr. and Denzel Washington.

Jessica Chastain Celebrates American Cinematheque Award with Malartic-Lagravière

Taraji P. Henson wants wine to be approachable, ideal for big events or that quiet night at home.

Taraji P. Henson wants wine to be approachable, ideal for big events or that quiet night at home.

Taraji P. Henson’s Newest Role? Vintner

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What?!

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What?!

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

It’s been widely reported that the Bishop of Lichfield said non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free wafers weren’t fit for Holy Communion; the Church says that's not the case

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 2024

Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

A 400-Year-Old Wine Bar in England?

L.A. artist Mister Cartoon created the sculptural Lady Impala bottles for Title X's Paso Robles Cabernet-based blend.

L.A. artist Mister Cartoon created the sculptural Lady Impala bottles for Title X's Paso Robles Cabernet-based blend.

Wine Labels Get Some New Ink

Could these 19th-century sparkling wine bottles have come from one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses?

Could these 19th-century sparkling wine bottles have come from one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses?

170-Year-Old Shipwrecked Champagne Hoard Discovered Near Sweden

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Music

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Music

Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Raise the bar and your cups to the stars with Pharrell Williams and Moët & Chandon Champagne.

Moët & Chandon in Hand, Pharrell Celebrates Happy Birthdays

Music legend Pharrell Williams and the historic Champagne house collaborated on a new lineup of bow-adorned sparkling wines

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift Toasts Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins with Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades Champagne

Mayer Hawthorne started playing and discussing his vinyl collection on YouTube during the pandemic, and always had a glass of wine. Now he's sharing his tastes in both.

Mayer Hawthorne started playing and discussing his vinyl collection on YouTube during the pandemic, and always had a glass of wine. Now he's sharing his tastes in both.

Mayer Hawthorne Finds a Vibe with Music and Wine

Dolly Parton is a country music legend, and now she’s entering the world of wine.

Dolly Parton is a country music legend, and now she’s entering the world of wine.

Dolly Parton on Her New California Chardonnay, Songwriting and What Gives Her Hope

Darius Rucker is a rock and country music legend—and now he also has a Napa Cabernet.

Darius Rucker is a rock and country music legend—and now he also has a Napa Cabernet.

Darius Rucker on His Napa Cabernet, Music and Bringing People Together

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Design

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Design

The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar, built in the 17th century. With its stacked barrels and large wooden vats, it’s one of the most recognizable cellars in the world.

The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar, built in the 17th century. With its stacked barrels and large wooden vats, it’s one of the most recognizable cellars in the world.

Château de Beaucastel’s Winery Wonder

Ancient design concepts underlie an architectural marvel of modern sustainability

The Vcanter is one of the market's top large format wine-decanting cradles, with 7 customizable size ranges for pouring magnums to nebuchadnezzars.

The Vcanter is one of the market's top large format wine-decanting cradles, with 7 customizable size ranges for pouring magnums to nebuchadnezzars.

From Cradle to Glass

Château Margaux, with the signature sweeping staircase of its rear courtyard, is among the most iconic edifices in Bordeaux.

Château Margaux, with the signature sweeping staircase of its rear courtyard, is among the most iconic edifices in Bordeaux.

The Architecture of Wine

James Molesworth sips a glass of Pomerol in front of three Louis Larmat maps he's collected over the years.

James Molesworth sips a glass of Pomerol in front of three Louis Larmat maps he's collected over the years.

The Fine Art of Shopping Carte

“We really want people to have a unique, holistic sensory experience that draws on our passions of wine, nature, art, design and architecture.”—Angelica de Vere Mabray, Donum CEO

“We really want people to have a unique, holistic sensory experience that draws on our passions of wine, nature, art, design and architecture.”—Angelica de Vere Mabray, Donum CEO

Donum Debuts Dazzling Glass Structure

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