Miriam Morgenstern

The Anatomy of a Vine

ANATOMY OF A VINE 🍇

How 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. ⁠

What 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 ☕️

Sarah 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? 👇️

Robert 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

First 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.⁠

Editors' 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

Inside 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.

Michel 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.⁠

Getting 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!

Getting 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

60 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...⁠

Are 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? 👇️⁠

Breaking 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.

Tom 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

Editor'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

NYWE: Spotlight Michel Chapoutier

The Northern Rhône icon shares his memories and insight from his 25 year career.

Michel 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

Michel 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

The 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 🥂

The 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 🥂

Pairing 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? ⁠

Pairing 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? ⁠

Special 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!⁠

Straight Talk Episode 33: Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winemaker Sam Kaplan

Winemaker Sam Kaplan is rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in the California wine world, as his Memento Mori, Vida Valiente, Arkenstone and Maxem projects are enjoying a level of success despite the industry’s current headwinds. His collaborator, vintner Hayes Drumwright, just announced that he and investors have bought the historic Edge Hill Estate in St. Helena, which will provide Kaplan with another winemaking challenge. Kaplan joined host James Molesworth in Wine Spectator’s Napa stud

Inside the Brand New COTE & Bar Chimera

Our sneak peek at the brand new COTE & Bar Chimera at 550 Madison 🔥⁠

Special 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!⁠

Rebekah Wineburg Special Bottle

March Madness: The World Wine Bracket

Happy March Madness!! Vote in our World Wine Bracket every Tuesday and Thursday on our Instagram @wine_specatator

Under 2 Minutes with Victoria James and the Wine Team at 550 Madison

We chatted with the incredible women behind the wine at the brand new Cote and 550 Madison in Midtown Manhattan!⁠ ⁠ And you won't believe how much their most expensive bottle is 🔥⁠