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Napa's Dynamic Duo
Mar 31, 2022

Napa's Dynamic Duo

Annie Favia and Andy Erickson chose Coombsville, removed from the hustle-bustle of other parts of Napa, to establish roots. Homesteading the historic Carbone winery property, they pay homage to the land and build their own future with Favia Wines.

Cover Stories

Down To Earth

Down To Earth

Andy Erickson and Annie Favia, the husband-wife team behind Favia Wines, are writing their own …
Mar 31, 2022

Tasting Reports

Top Guns

Top Guns

Bordeaux’s elite estates shine in the inconsistent 2019 vintage
Mar 31, 2022
Alphabetical Guide to Bordeaux

Alphabetical Guide to Bordeaux

Get scores for nearly 475 Bordeaux wines from the 2019 vintage recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, …
Mar 31, 2022
Promise & Peril

Promise & Peril

Stock up on Oregon’s exceptional 2019 Pinots, as wildfires leave 2020’s offerings in doubt
Mar 31, 2022
Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

Get scores for nearly 325 wines recently reviewed in blind tastings by Wine Spectator, including …
Mar 31, 2022

Features

The New Face of Succession

The New Face of Succession

Powerful women hold the reins at some of the world’s iconic wine estates
Mar 31, 2022
Uncorking Memories

Uncorking Memories

A casual tasting of vintage wines brings together veteran Oregon winemakers
Mar 31, 2022
Zeroing In On Zena Crown

Zeroing In On Zena Crown

New and vintage Pinots show the distinctive appeal of this Eola-Amity Hills vineyard
Mar 31, 2022

Grapevine

Is Inflation Coming for Your Cabernet?

Is Inflation Coming for Your Cabernet?

Increased costs in wine production and transportation may soon reach consumers
Mar 31, 2022
Master Sommeliers Expel Six Members

Master Sommeliers Expel Six Members

Reformers hope to professionalize the organization. But some say recent actions aren’t enough
Mar 31, 2022
A Winemaker’s Cup of Tea

A Winemaker’s Cup of Tea

Winegrower Annie Favia has also turned her talents to growing herbs and creating tisanes
Mar 31, 2022
Tasting Plate: Sampling Oregon’s Bounty

Tasting Plate: Sampling Oregon’s Bounty

The state produces world-class artisanal cheeses
Mar 31, 2022
Coffee College

Coffee College

U.C. Davis gets serious about the science of roasting and brewing
Mar 31, 2022
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

Affordable reds and whites from Bordeaux; New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs; West Coast Pinot Noirs and …
Mar 31, 2022

Departments

Farewell to Our Dear Friend

Farewell to Our Dear Friend

In Memoriam: Kim Marcus
Mar 31, 2022
Wines With Real Bouquet

Wines With Real Bouquet

Making wine from fermented flowers has a deep history around the world
Mar 31, 2022
Charles Smith Revisited

Charles Smith Revisited

The Washington vintner hopes his story of facing health challenges head-on will inspire others
Mar 31, 2022
Robert Mondavi Goes NFT With Custom Bernardaud Bottles

Robert Mondavi Goes NFT With Custom Bernardaud Bottles

The famed Napa winery has teamed up with the French porcelain producer on three, limited-edition …
Mar 31, 2022

The Buying Guide

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