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Daniel Boulud at the Helm
Aug 31, 2024

Daniel Boulud at the Helm

This issue explores the best of wine and hospitality, highlighting iconic chef Daniel Boulud and the reveal of 2024’s Restaurant Award recipients. Boulud’s Dinex Group, led by Grand Award–winning Restaurant Daniel in Manhattan, encompasses restaurants around the world, all with outstanding wine lists to pair with the chef’s cuisine. Learn more about his culinary innovations and successes in this issue’s cover story. 

Plus, profiles of our four new Grand Award winners, tasting reports on Spain and French rosé, summer recipes and more!

Cover Stories

Daniel Boulud’s American Dream

Daniel Boulud’s American Dream

The French-born New York chef has built an international restaurant empire, but he remains hungry
Aug 31, 2024

Tasting Reports

Spain Tasting Report: Never Better

Spain Tasting Report: Never Better

Newly released vintages of the country’s prestige reds and a variety of distinctive whites invite …
Jul 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Spain

Alphabetical Guide to Spain

Get scores for over 550 Spanish wines recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, including top performers …
Aug 31, 2024
Pink Perspective

Pink Perspective

A high quality 2023 vintage in southern France encourages discovery of some new names in rosé
Aug 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Southern French Rosé

Alphabetical Guide to Southern French Rosé

Get scores for over 100 rosé wines from the south of France recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, …
Aug 31, 2024

Features

Prospering with Wine: 2024 Restaurant Awards

Prospering with Wine: 2024 Restaurant Awards

Restaurant wine programs are energizing dining rooms around the world
Aug 31, 2024
2024 Grand Award Winner: Lazy Bear

2024 Grand Award Winner: Lazy Bear

California love in San Francisco
Aug 31, 2024
2024 Grand Award Winner: Le Bistro de l’Hôtel

2024 Grand Award Winner: Le Bistro de l’Hôtel

A temple of Burgundy in Beaune
Aug 31, 2024
2024 Grand Award Winner: Grasing’s

2024 Grand Award Winner: Grasing’s

Dining synergy in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Jun 20, 2024
2024 Grand Award Winner: The Yeatman

2024 Grand Award Winner: The Yeatman

Portugal’s best shines in the Douro
Aug 31, 2024

Grapevine

Big Wine Players Target Pinot Noir

Big Wine Players Target Pinot Noir

Big-name brands change hands as some owners retire and new proprietors look to improve portfolios
Aug 31, 2024
In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Remembering Harvey Chaplin of Southern Glazer’s and Stag’s Leap founder Warren Winiarski
Aug 31, 2024
Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Breaks Ground on New Education Center

Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Breaks Ground on New Education Center

A $10 million donation from the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation funds new Wine Education …
Aug 31, 2024
A Grand Tour for Wine Spectator

A Grand Tour for Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator ’s Grand Tour thrills crowds in three U.S. cities
Aug 31, 2024
Sweet Harvest

Sweet Harvest

Chef Dustin Valette shares childhood orchard memories and a recipe for warm plum cake
Aug 31, 2024
A Welcome Taste of Lyon

A Welcome Taste of Lyon

Lyon chef Victoria Boller shares her recipe for cervelle de canut
Aug 31, 2024
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

Top values from California, Spain, the south of France and beyond
Aug 31, 2024

Departments

Much More than Just a Great Chef

Much More than Just a Great Chef

Exploring the excellence of iconic chef Daniel Boulud and his restaurant empire
Aug 31, 2024
Silverado Vineyards Charts Its Future

Silverado Vineyards Charts Its Future

A historic winery at the core of the Stags Leap District looks ahead
Aug 31, 2024
Can Sensory Analysis of Wine Deter Dementia?

Can Sensory Analysis of Wine Deter Dementia?

Groundbreaking research shows olfactory stimulation may improve memory
Aug 31, 2024
Wine Talk: Dave Matthews’ Dreaming Tree Grows Greener

Wine Talk: Dave Matthews’ Dreaming Tree Grows Greener

Dave Matthews on his Dreaming Tree brand’s sustainability and charity initiatives
Aug 31, 2024

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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