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A Leader for the South of France

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Naples Auction Raises Nearly $26 Million

More Than 1 Million Acres Burn in Chilean Wine Regions

LVMH Aquires Another Top Provençal Rosé

Aureole Las Vegas Closing After 24 Years

Not So Fast • Snails aren’t just nutritious, they’re also quite delicious

A Fine French Cheese—at the Supermarket!

TASTING FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS

Upward Trajectory • Crisp and aromatic, California Sauvignon Blanc is surging in quality

MARYANN WOROBIEC’S RECOMMENDED CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANCS • Nearly 150 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/SauvignonBlancAlpha053123. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search

SAVVY SHOPPER

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Chilean Viticulture Links Past to Future

At Memento Mori, It’s Carpe Diem Time

HIS PLACE IN THE SUN • In the south of France, native vintner Gérard Bertrand stands tall as the champion of Languedoc wines

RECENT RELEASES FROM GÉRARD BERTRAND • WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews using the online Wine Ratings search.

THE LAY OF THE LANGUEDOC • Gérard Bertrand’s estates at a glance

A NEW MASTERPIECE: THE HOME OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

5 FOODS THAT BEG FOR ROSÉ • Some spring faves can be tricky to match. The answer is rosé, a most versatile companion

BURGUNDY SHIFTS GEARS • THE POWERFUL 2020 REDS REFLECT VINTNERS’ ADEPT RESPONSE TO WARMER GROWING SEASONS

Bruce Sanderson’s Recommended Red Burgundies • More than 375 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/BurgundyAlpha053123. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

Whisky Fest

Spring Fling • California’s Bacchus Group of fine restaurants shares a dinner party menu of farm-fresh flavors

YOUNG FAVA BEANS • CARPACCIO OF CHAMPIGNON DE PARIS, WATERMELON RADISHES, MEYER LEMON VINAIGRETTE

HAND-CUT SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA • SWEET PEAS AND PANCETTA, FRESH RICOTTA CARBONARA

SAVORY HERB-CRUSTED ROAST SADDLE OF SPRING LAMB

SWEETHEART CHERRY SAVARIN AND CRÈME FRAÎCHE

CHILE’S BRAVE NEW WORLD • Chilean winemakers seek to captivate a global audience with terroir-driven reds

Aaron Romano’s Recommended Wines From Chile • More than 175 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/ChileAlpha053123. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

Exploring Irish Whiskey • THE EMERALD ISLE’S BEST CAN BE SORTED INTO THREE DISTILLATE BUILDING BLOCKS—AND MYRIAD BLENDS

SINGLE MALT WHISKEYS

SINGLE POT STILL WHISKEYS

SINGLE GRAIN WHISKEYS

IRISH BLENDED WHISKEYS

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United States

15th Century Wine Ship Restoration Progresses in Great Britain

Spree of Six-Figure Wine Cellar Heists Puts Sommeliers, Retailers on High Alert