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Wine Spectator

Dec 15 2020
Magazine

Wine Spectator rates over 15,000 wines per year, in every price range, to fit every occasion. Read about the world's great wineries and winemakers and visit restaurants with outstanding wine lists. Plus, each issue features delicious recipes and pairs them with the perfect wines.

Soft Cheeses & Sparkling Wines

Wine Spectator

Wine Sales Grow Despite Tough Times

Police Uncover Fake Sassicaia Ring

IN MEMORIAM

Fish & Chips With Champagne

California Merlot’s Starring Role • This rich red takes the lead in a range of outstanding bottlings from recent vintages

KIM MARCUS’ RECOMMENDED CALIFORNIA MERLOTS • More than 100 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/MerlotAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search

SAVVY SHOPPER

SPECTATOR SELECTIONS

California’s New Normal?

Taras Ochota: Sound and Vision

HIS DREAM IS NOW THEIRS • LEGENDARY VINEYARD MANAGER ULISES VALDEZ SR.’s FAMILY CARRIES ON HIS LEGACY

VINEYARDS UNDER THE VALDEZ FAMILY UMBRELLA

SOFT SPOT • Classic Old World cheeses and New World stars deliver deliciousness

Gooey, stinky, delightful. Let us now explore the wonderful and delicious realm of soft cheeses.

TANGY

FRESH

MILD

CREAMY

AROMATIC

FUNKY

BRIGHTER DAYS • The Champagne region gives reason to celebrate, with a range of styles and outstanding wines from multiple vintages

Alison Napjus’ Recommended Champagnes • Nearly 325 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/ChampagneAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

BOTTLES to UNCORK BOTTLES to UNWRAP • SOMMELIERS SHARE THEIR PICKS FOR TOASTING AND GIFTING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

What to Pop

What to Give

REDS ON THE Rise • CALIFORNIA WINEMAKERS EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE GRAPES IN EMERGING REGIONS

MaryAnn Worobiec’s Recommended California Alternative Reds • More than 100 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/CaliforniaAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

Buying Guide

Highly Recommended

Collectibles • Wines that will improve most from additional bottle age and that show the greatest potential to gain in value.

About the Buying Guide

Smart Buys • Wines that deliver fine character at affordable prices and that are broadly available.

Best Values • Wines with solid scores, modest prices and wide distribution.

ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

FRANCE

ISRAEL

ITALY

NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

CALIFORNIA

OREGON

UNFILTERED


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 116 Publisher: M Shanken Communications Edition: Dec 15 2020

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: December 3, 2020

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Food & Wine

Languages

English

Wine Spectator rates over 15,000 wines per year, in every price range, to fit every occasion. Read about the world's great wineries and winemakers and visit restaurants with outstanding wine lists. Plus, each issue features delicious recipes and pairs them with the perfect wines.

Soft Cheeses & Sparkling Wines

Wine Spectator

Wine Sales Grow Despite Tough Times

Police Uncover Fake Sassicaia Ring

IN MEMORIAM

Fish & Chips With Champagne

California Merlot’s Starring Role • This rich red takes the lead in a range of outstanding bottlings from recent vintages

KIM MARCUS’ RECOMMENDED CALIFORNIA MERLOTS • More than 100 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/MerlotAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search

SAVVY SHOPPER

SPECTATOR SELECTIONS

California’s New Normal?

Taras Ochota: Sound and Vision

HIS DREAM IS NOW THEIRS • LEGENDARY VINEYARD MANAGER ULISES VALDEZ SR.’s FAMILY CARRIES ON HIS LEGACY

VINEYARDS UNDER THE VALDEZ FAMILY UMBRELLA

SOFT SPOT • Classic Old World cheeses and New World stars deliver deliciousness

Gooey, stinky, delightful. Let us now explore the wonderful and delicious realm of soft cheeses.

TANGY

FRESH

MILD

CREAMY

AROMATIC

FUNKY

BRIGHTER DAYS • The Champagne region gives reason to celebrate, with a range of styles and outstanding wines from multiple vintages

Alison Napjus’ Recommended Champagnes • Nearly 325 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/ChampagneAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

BOTTLES to UNCORK BOTTLES to UNWRAP • SOMMELIERS SHARE THEIR PICKS FOR TOASTING AND GIFTING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

What to Pop

What to Give

REDS ON THE Rise • CALIFORNIA WINEMAKERS EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE GRAPES IN EMERGING REGIONS

MaryAnn Worobiec’s Recommended California Alternative Reds • More than 100 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/CaliforniaAlpha121520. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

Buying Guide

Highly Recommended

Collectibles • Wines that will improve most from additional bottle age and that show the greatest potential to gain in value.

About the Buying Guide

Smart Buys • Wines that deliver fine character at affordable prices and that are broadly available.

Best Values • Wines with solid scores, modest prices and wide distribution.

ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

FRANCE

ISRAEL

ITALY

NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

CALIFORNIA

OREGON

UNFILTERED


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