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videoThe Anatomy of a Vine
ANATOMY OF A VINE 🍇
videoHow to Chill a Bottle of Wine in Under 30 Minutes
We’ve all been there—you go to reach for a bottle of white wine, rosé or bubbles, only to find that you don’t have any chilled bottles ready to go. Luckily, there’s a foolproof way to get your wine down to the ideal serving temperature ASAP.
videoWhat do you like to drink when you're not drinking wine?
What are you drinking when you're not drinking wine? For Quintessa's Rebekah Wineburg, the answer is coffee ☕️
videoSarah Jessica Parker's Guilty Pleasure Food and Wine Pairings
Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't have any guilty pleasures. She simply has pleasures! And wine is at the top of her list. 🍷 She shared one of her favorite 𝗀̶𝗎̶𝗂̶𝗅̶𝗍̶𝗒̶ pleasure foods with us 🌭 along with the wine she's pouring alongside it. So we're taking the guilty out of pleasure! What are some of your favorite 𝗀̶𝗎̶𝗂̶𝗅̶𝗍̶𝗒̶ pleasure food & wine pairings? 👇️
videoRobert Mondavi Winery's director of winemaking, Kurtis Ogasawara
Robert Mondavi Winery's director of winemaking, Kurtis Ogasawara, opens up about the historic renovation, what he's most excited about, and what guests can expect. Learn all about the newly renovated Robert Mondavi Winery: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/robert-mondavi-winery-renovation
videoFirst Look At The New Robert Mondavi Winery
If Robert Mondavi emphasized the winemaker as king, today’s Napa has realized the importance of terroir. So, while the new winery includes a restored arch and tower of May’s original design, the new elements are about linking that arch to the To Kalon vineyard surrounding the winery, the Mayacamas mountains and the Napa River. The result is a striking and fitting symbol for a new Napa.
videoEditors' Pick: Perfect Rosé for Summer
Senior Editor Kristen Bieler is diving into summer with a perfect rosé for her Editors' Pick this week! Check out more of Kristen's rosé recs at the link: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/new-rose-wine-reviews-france-provence-values
videoInside the Vineyard with Catherine Kistler
At the Kistler family’s main Bodega Ridge vineyard, things are running early this year, thanks to a warm spell in February and March. The vines have jumped out to a quick start, which means aspects of the growth cycle are ahead of schedule. One of those is flowering, which will ultimately determine the size of the crop. An early season has both good and potentially problematic aspects, with frost and windy or rainy conditions a worry. Here, Catherine Kistler explains where the vineyard is in its early development and what issues have to be monitored.
videoMichel Chapoutier on How Braille Landed on His Wine Labels
M. Chapoutier's bottles are certainly famous for the wine inside, but they're known for something else too... In addition to print, all of their labels are written in braille too! Michel explains the story behind this revolutionary choice.
videoGetting Spicy with Sarah Jessica Parker
The viral TikTok trend comes full circle with SJP’s new Spicy Jalapeño white wine, which debuts in June. We tried the wine and took it to the next level with a DIY spritz bar!
videoGetting Spicy with Sarah Jessica Parker
We got spicy with Sarah Jessica Parker 🌶️ and tried her brand new Invivo x SJP jalapeño infused Sauvignon Blanc. Get spicy (and spritzy) with us: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/sarah-jessica-parker-spicy-jalapeno-sauvignon-blanc-invivo
video60 Seconds with NBA-All Star Carmelo Anthony
Last night, the New York Knicks clinched their first spot in NBA Finals since 1999 🏀 New York Knicks legend and 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony joined Wine Spectator to talk about his Rhône Valley line of wines, VII(N) The Seventh Estate. And, of course, we talked some basketball too...
videoAre there any misconceptions about wine that bother Jen Beloz?
Jen Beloz, the Faust Estate Director, shares one of the biggest misconceptions about wine that bother her... What misconceptions about wine drive you a little crazy? 👇️
videoBreaking Down the Different Shades of Rosé
Why is there such a wide range of rosé shades? And how are they all made? Senior editor Kristen Bieler breaks it down. For Kristen's most recent recommended rosés head to the link in our bio.
videoTom Rochioli's Most Life-Canging Bottle
Tom Rochioli told us about the best bottle of wine he's ever tasted and how it continues to inspire him even today... Watch the full interview: https://www.winespectator.com/video/play/id/yvkJ2Jz1/title/nywe-spotlight-tom-rochioli
videoEditor's Pick: An Orange Wine from New Zealand
MaryAnn is bringing the funk and the fun with her Editor's Pick this week: mouthwatering orange wine from New Zealand! For more of MaryAnn's under $30 picks from New Zealand: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/wine-reviews-new-zealand-pinot-noir-sauvignon-blanc-values-043026
videoNYWE: Spotlight Michel Chapoutier
The Northern Rhône icon shares his memories and insight from his 25 year career.
videoMichel Chapoutier's Most Life-Changing Bottle of Wine
The Northern Rhône icon opens up about the most life-changing wine he's ever tasted... Watch the full interview: https://www.winespectator.com/video/play/id/wgaFUjEJ/title/NYWE+Spotlight%3A+Michel+Chapoutier
videoMichel Chapoutier's Most Life-Changing Bottle of Wine
The Northern Rhône icon opens up about the most life-changing wine he's ever tasted... Watch the full interview: https://www.winespectator.com/video/play/id/wgaFUjEJ/title/NYWE+Spotlight%3A+Michel+Chapoutier
videoThe Faces Behind the 2026 Grand Tour
We had a BLAST at our 2026 Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. Thank you to everyone who turned out and turned up! See you next year 🥂
videoThe Faces Behind the 2026 Grand Tour
We had a BLAST at our 2026 Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. Thank you to everyone who turned out and turned up! See you next year 🥂
videoPairing Wine with Mexican Food
Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you're thinking of forgoing the margaritas today in favor of wine, we've got our top pics for what wines pair best with Mexican food 🌮 What's your favorite wine to pair with Mexican food?
videoPairing Wine with Mexican Food
Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you're thinking of forgoing the margaritas today in favor of wine, we've got our top pics for what wines pair best with Mexican food 🌮 What's your favorite wine to pair with Mexican food?
videoSpecial Editors' Pick with Alessandra Bindi Sergardi
A special Editors' Pick from senior editor Bruce Sanderson and Alessandra Bindi Sergardi, direct from the San Diego Grand Tour!