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8 Tasty California Zinfandels Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Golden State reds from Sonoma, Mendocino, Paso Robles and beyond, with prices as low as $19
Sonoma's Seghesio uses old Zinfandel vines from throughout the California region for its noteworthy reds.8 Tasty California Zinfandels Up to 92 Points Sonoma's Seghesio uses old Zinfandel vines from throughout the California region for its noteworthy reds.8 Tasty California Zinfandels Up to 92 Points
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8 & $20: Saucy Scallops with Buttery Bursting Tomatoes

This simple one-pan dish comes together in 20 minutes and pairs well with an Italian Chardonnay
Cherry tomatoes, butter and a splash of white wine make a simple but decadent sauce to go with sea scallops.8 & $20: Saucy Scallops with Buttery Bursting Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes, butter and a splash of white wine make a simple but decadent sauce to go with sea scallops.8 & $20: Saucy Scallops with Buttery Bursting Tomatoes
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How Will Tariffs on Every Imported Bottle of Wine Impact U.S. Consumers?

President Trump’s global trade strategy means higher wine prices—with tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 30 percent—when the industry is already hurting
French and Italian wines could be 20 percent more expensive in a few weeks once they arrive in American ports.How Will Tariffs on Every Imported Bottle of Wine Impact U.S. Consumers? French and Italian wines could be 20 percent more expensive in a few weeks once they arrive in American ports.How Will Tariffs on Every Imported Bottle of Wine Impact U.S. Consumers?
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Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling? Study Shows Rats Can Distinguish Fine Wines By Smell

A new study proves that rats have very sensitive olfactory receptors and can distinguish aromatic profiles between two white wines
Rats have proven they can cook in top Paris restaurants, so why not train them to smell and identify wine grape varieties?Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling? Study Shows Rats Can Distinguish Fine Wines By Smell Rats have proven they can cook in top Paris restaurants, so why not train them to smell and identify wine grape varieties?Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling? Study Shows Rats Can Distinguish Fine Wines By Smell
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The Perfect Provençal Roast Chicken for Easter Dinner

From the new Mostly French cookbook, this lemon and sumac chicken—paired with one of our eight dry rosé picks—will bring springtime to your table
The lemon and sumac chicken from MaKenna Held’s <i>Mostly French</i> cookbook is roasted on a bed of onions and garlic for extra flavor.The Perfect Provençal Roast Chicken for Easter Dinner The lemon and sumac chicken from MaKenna Held’s <i>Mostly French</i> cookbook is roasted on a bed of onions and garlic for extra flavor.The Perfect Provençal Roast Chicken for Easter Dinner
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Musical … Tasting Notes? A Wine & Music Quiz

For decades, musicians across the world have shown their love for wine with new brands and favorite bottles. Do you know these vinous harmonizers? Take our quiz!
Singer Trisha Yearwood performing at the Festival Napa Valley wine galaMusical … Tasting Notes? A Wine & Music Quiz Singer Trisha Yearwood performing at the Festival Napa Valley wine galaMusical … Tasting Notes? A Wine & Music Quiz

Straight Talk Episode 28: Growing Up Kistler … And Coming Home to Occidental

In our latest podcast, Catherine Kistler talks about making stellar Pinot Noir with her Chardonnay icon father, Steve, in the remote West Sonoma Coast AVA.

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The Piero Antinori Interview with Marvin R. Shanken

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken interviewed Tuscan wine legend Piero Antinori in a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Florence, taking over his family's generations-old wine business, creating Tignanello, buying Napa's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and much, much more. Read the full interview and more in Wine Spectator's April 30, 2025, issue cover story.

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Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken interviewed Tuscan wine legend Piero Antinori in a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Florence, taking over his family's generations-old wine business, creating Tignanello, buying Napa's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and much, much more. Read the full interview and more in Wine Spectator's April 30, 2025, issue cover story.

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