Magazine Archives
Bill Harlan: Napa Valley Wine Icon
This issue features an exclusive interview with Bill Harlan, the founder of Napa Valley’s Harlan Estate and its Cabernet empire. In his sit-down with Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken, Harlan discusses his life, legacy, business ventures and dreams for the California wine industry.
Plus, get tasting reports for Brunello di Montalcino and Oregon, a travel guide to Napa Valley and more!
Cover Stories
Bill Harlan
Tasting Reports
Attention to Detail
Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino
Oregon’s Winning Streak
Alphabetical Guide to Oregon
Sparkling with Style
Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparkling Wines
Features
James Laube: 1951–2025
Catching Up with Isabelle Meunier
Grapevine
Consumers Confront Wine Tariffs
Opus One Names New Director of Winemaking
Wine Spectator Wine Education Center Nears Completion
Napa Pioneer Ric Forman’s Otherworldly Cabernets
Departments
Fond Memories, and Eyes on the Future
Remembering Jim Laube
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2022
Study Shows Rats Can Distinguish Wines by Smell
Web Exclusive Content
BACKYARD DINING Some of the country’s best chefs share their cooking tips and delicious make-at-home summer recipes, while our editors recommend great value wine matches from their recent tastings.
WINE & HEALTH Keep on top of the latest research with our regular Health News reports, get your questions answered in our Health Q&A, and sign up for Wine & Healthy Living, our twice-monthly email newsletter.
DAILY WINE PICKS Every day of the week, get a recently reviewed wine handpicked by our editors for its value, collectability or another “wow” factor that makes it worthy of the spotlight. Visit WineSpectator.com to see each day’s pick, plus the full archive of these standout wines.
WHAT AM I TASTING? Test your tasting skills in our mystery wine game. Every two weeks, we post a tasting note with clues from the color, aromas, flavors and structure. Then, you guess the variety, region, appellation and age of the wine. Good luck!
NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS For both consumers and the trade, WineSpectator.com is the place to go to find out which big-name wineries have been sold, how tariffs might impact your wine choices, the latest in wine crime and much more. Keep up with our News section and follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook.
STRAIGHT TALK PODCAST Pop a bottle and listen in as host James Molesworth chats with leading figures in the wine industry, Dr. Vinny and more.
WINE SPECTATOR ON YOUTUBE Watch all our great wine and recipe tips, winemaker interviews and tastings on your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone at YouTube.com/WineSpectatorVideo. It’s free to subscribe and you’ll never miss another video.
For Subscribers
SEARCH 425,000+ WINE REVIEWS Take full advantage of our online library of expert wine ratings! Use our powerful search to find the latest scores, prices and tasting notes, check recommended drink windows and more.
WINE SPECTATOR’S INSIDER WEEKLY Our exclusive weekly newsletter showcases blue-chip collectibles, exciting new discoveries and extraordinary values, available as a stand-alone subscription or included as part of a WineSpectator.com membership.
TASTING HIGHLIGHTS Twice a week, we feature the latest noteworthy reviews straight from our editors’ tastings.