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France Leads Pack in International Contest

No Wine Tax in Pipeline: French Minister

Leaf Thieves Target Chateau Musar

Latest Barbarescos and Barolos: A Mixed Bag

Unusual Suspects

Wine On the Wall

For many wine lovers, wine crates hold an aesthetic appeal. But with cardboard boxes taking over, where can one find them? A French entrepreneur has the solution.

Features

L-R: The London Wine Fair opens today; Tim Atkin MW; "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up" – Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard"

The Fall of the British Wine Empire

As the London Wine Fair 2013 kicks off, our new columnist, Tim Atkin MW, asks whether reports of the U.K. wine trade's demise are greatly exaggerated.

Classification May Prove Savior For Beaujolais

The push to improve the image of Beaujolais wines.

Interviews

Q&A: Charlie Arturaola

"Tuscany is my favorite. I love the hospitality and romanticism of the Italians. Tuscany is what takes my heart away."

Q&A: Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier

"What I discovered is that everything sells. Everything! I hear my colleagues say that they don’t put syrah on the list since it doesn’t sell. But oh my god, we go through so much syrah here!"

Science Corner

American Oak Made in France

American oak barrels produced by French coopers? Why not? Sally Easton MW reports.

Case Study

10 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know About... Quintessa

The story – and the family – behind Napa's Quintessa winery.

The Bookshelf

South Africa: Winemaking On the Edge

Tim Atkin MW and Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright sum up the state of South Africa's wine industry.

Food & Drink

Christophe Raoaux & Asparagus

One chef, one ingredient, matching wines.

Gala Dinner Launches Cannes Film Festival

Pouring rain and chilly critics dampen Cannes opening.

A Wine To Remember

Lilian Barton & 1945 Léoville Barton

Christian Seely & 1971 La Tâche

Critics Pick

What the Critics Are Drinking...

Star Wines

The Top 10 best value wines in the world, as rated by the world's wine critics.

New Zealand's South Island (Te Wai Pounamu in the Maori language), has risen to fame among the world's wine regions only in the past few decades. Two key wine styles have precipitated this change: Central Otago Pinot Noir and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The island is home to nearly three-quarters of the country's vineyards.... more

Recommended wines

Want wine advice? Our 'Best Buys' recommendation feature will find the best value wines for your money.

Petit Manseng is the small-berried, low-yielding cousin of Gros Manseng. The variety's thick skins and responsiveness to botrytis make it vital to the production of the unctuous dessert wines of Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.... more

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator is an American magazine specializing in wine tasting notes, industry news & personality profiles. Founded in 1976, the publication has remained under the guidance of editor Marvin Shanken since 1979. All 15 editions of Wine Spectator published each year include more than 400 tasting notes.... more

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