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WEBSep 6, 2024 · The latest from the wine world: Need-to-know news that affects how and what you buy—wineries being sold, hot trends, fake wines, health studies, new laws, shipping regulations, court cases and more.
Wine Ratings - Wine Spectator
WEB390,000+ expert wine ratings from Wine Spectator, with full reviews—tasting notes, score, price and when to drink. Plus, Top 100 Wines of the Year, best value wines, vintage charts, exclusive editors' picks and cellar management tools.
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WEBApr 30, 2019 · Learn more, drink better: 400,000+ expert wine ratings, with full reviews—tasting notes, score, price and when to drink. The essentials of wine, storing and serving advice, recipes and food pairing tips, best …
California - Wine Spectator
WEBThe best vintages ever for California’s heritage red deliver a bounty of great wine. Learn more, drink better: 400,000+ expert wine ratings, with full reviews—tasting notes, score, price and when to drink. The essentials of wine, storing and serving advice, recipes and food pairing tips, best restaurants for wine, vintage charts and news.
Decanting 101 - Wine Spectator
WEBMar 26, 2019 · Remove the capsule and cork; wipe the bottle neck clean. Hold a light under the neck of the bottle; a candle or flashlight will work well. Pour the wine into the decanter slowly and steadily, without stopping; when you get to the bottom half of the bottle, pour even more slowly. Stop as soon as you see the sediment reach the neck of the bottle.
7 Tips for Storing Wine — Best Temperature and Bottle Position
WEBSep 21, 2023 · The Ideal Storage Temperature for Wine. Heat is enemy number one for wine. Temperatures higher than 70° F will age a wine more quickly than is usually desirable. And if it gets much hotter, your wine may get “ cooked,” resulting in flat aromas and flavors. The ideal temperature range is between 45° F and 65° F (and 55° F is often cited ...
U.S. Wine-Shipping Laws, State by State - Wine Spectator
WEBJul 14, 2014 · Updated July 2023 • Winery Direct Shipping Map • Out-of-State Retailer Direct Shipping Map • Alphabetical State-by-State Listing. Much like finding a date, buying wine over the Internet is easier, safer and more popular than ever, but consumers who've gone through the process of purchasing wine online or over the phone from an out-of …
Wine Ratings Search - Wine Spectator
WEBPinot Noir Sonoma Coast UV-SL Vineyard 2022. FERREN. Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2021. KISTLER. Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Cuvée Natalie Silver Belt Vineyard 2021. OCCIDENTAL. Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast Bodega Headlands Vineyard Cuvée Elizabeth 2021. See More Ratings ›.
Wine Spectator's 100-Point Scale
WEBWine Spectator tasters review wines on the following 100-point scale:. 95-100 Classic: a great wine; 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style; 85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities; 80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine; 75-79 Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws; 50-74 Not recommended; Finished wines, …
New Study Suggests Red Wine Reduces COVID Infection Rates
WEBJan 25, 2022 · A new study analyzed health data on nearly 500,000 U.K. residents and found that subjects who drank one to two glasses of red wine a day had a 10 to 17 percent lower risk of contracting COVID than non-drinkers. Subjects who drank white wine had a 7 to 8 percent lower risk if they consumed five glasses or less per week, while those who ...