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Oregon
Mar 31, 2020

Oregon

Not only have the growing seasons cooperated in Oregon, but the state's epicenter of quality, Willamette Valley, has become a hotbed of new ideas and projects. You can feel the dynamism in the air and taste it in the glass.

Cover Stories

The Birth and Building of Beaux Frères

The Birth and Building of Beaux Frères

How Mike Etzel transformed an Oregon pig farm into one of Willamette Valley's top wine estates
Mar 31, 2020
Reaping the Rewards

Reaping the Rewards

Oregon winemakers deliver an outstanding crop in 2017, the latest in a string of great vintages 
Mar 31, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

The quality of Oregon wine continues to surge with the 2017 vintage. Though known for excellent …
Mar 31, 2020

Tasting Reports

The Big Chill

The Big Chill

Damaged by frost, Bordeaux's 2017 vintage is small, but still offers good quality
Mar 31, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to Bordeaux

Alphabetical Guide to Bordeaux

Despite a devastating spring frost and reduced crop loads, Bordeaux delivered quality wines.
Mar 31, 2020

Features

Wine with a View

Wine with a View

These Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners offer a lakeside setting for your next dining …
Mar 31, 2020

Grapevine

Wildfires Ravage Australia

Wildfires Ravage Australia

The continent experienced some of its worst blazes on record in early 2020.
Mar 31, 2020
Huey Lewis and the <i>Crus</i>

Huey Lewis and the Crus

From Burgundy to Napa, the venerated rocker has experienced the power of wine all his life
Mar 31, 2020
London: A Star Chef Crosses the Pond

London: A Star Chef Crosses the Pond

The Make It Nice hospitality group opened its first London restaurant, a sibling to New York's …
Mar 31, 2020
Portland, Ore.: Casual Brilliance in the Pacific Northwest

Portland, Ore.: Casual Brilliance in the Pacific Northwest

After a stint operating as a pop-up, regional cuisine champions Holdfast opened in a permanent …
Mar 31, 2020
Sweet Georgia on My Mind

Sweet Georgia on My Mind

Family-owned and -operated Sweet Grass Dairy produces standout cheeses steeped in tradition.
Mar 31, 2020
Emerald Isle Revival

Emerald Isle Revival

Single pot still whiskies epitomize Ireland's craft spirits evolution, combining historic tradition…
Mar 31, 2020
Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High

Extreme winemaking from new frontiers in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho and New Mexico
Mar 31, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to U.S. Midwest Region

Alphabetical Guide to U.S. Midwest Region

A growing group of winemakers is making quality bottlings in the Mountain States of Idaho, Arizona, …
Mar 31, 2020
Cannabis and Wine Struggle to Coexist

Cannabis and Wine Struggle to Coexist

The two industries are working to find compromise in California as inconsistent regulation sets off …
Mar 31, 2020
President Signs One-Year Tax Cut Extension for Wineries

President Signs One-Year Tax Cut Extension for Wineries

The move will prevent a spike in prices for most wines, though the industry hopes the tax breaks …
Mar 31, 2020
In Memoriam: Beaujolais Legend Georges Duboeuf

In Memoriam: Beaujolais Legend Georges Duboeuf

The celebrated vintner known for his fresh wines and distinctive labels died at 86.
Mar 31, 2020
Bordeaux Bargains, Old World Elegance, Standouts from Rioja

Bordeaux Bargains, Old World Elegance, Standouts from Rioja

Our editors recommend a selection of great value wines that deliver on flavor without breaking the …
Mar 31, 2020

Departments

Oregon Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken discusses the March 31, 2020, issue, with stories on Oregon, …
Mar 31, 2020
Feedback

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Mar 31, 2020
Malbec's Evolution in Argentina

Malbec's Evolution in Argentina

Mendoza's Alta Vista winery has achieved great success with the grape under the guidance of …
Mar 31, 2020
Newton's Revival

Newton's Revival

A 40th anniversary celebration honors the England-born vintner who was one of the first to plant …
Mar 31, 2020
Salmon with Chenin Blanc

Salmon with Chenin Blanc

This rich, tropical spring dish from chef Mina Newman is just right with a minerally, juicy white …
Mar 31, 2020

The Buying Guide

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