Magazine Archives
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Healdsburg has been a California wine destination since the 1990s, when winery tasting rooms began to open in the town plaza. Since then, the options for visitors and locals alike have grown significantly in and around this Sonoma County hot spot. Beyond Healdsburg is even more to explore, from the Russian River Valley to the Dry Creek Valley and more.
Plus, tasting reports on 2019 releases and 2018 riservas of Brunello di Montalcino, as well as global sparkling wines and recent releases from Oregon.
Cover Stories
Healdsburg's Big Moment
Day Trips Through Sonoma County
Tasting Reports
Brunello’s 2019 Triumph
Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino
Sparkling Abundance
Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparkling Wines
Oregon Ascendant
Alphabetical Guide to Oregon
Features
Aperitivo Renaissance
Star Power in Provence
Grapevine
Former Vietti Owners Establish New Barolo Winery
Uni at Home
Winemaking as Metronome
Departments
Welcome to Sonoma Wine Country
DRC 2021: Purity and Transparency
Thomas Keller to Revive an Iconic South Florida Restaurant
Web-Exclusive Content
BACKYARD DINING Some of the country’s best chefs share their cooking tips and delicious make-at-home summer recipes, while our editors recommend great value wine matches from their recent tastings.
WINE & HEALTH Keep on top of the latest research with our regular Health News reports, get your questions answered in our Health Q&A, and sign up for Wine & Healthy Living, our twice-monthly email newsletter.
WHAT AM I TASTING? Test your tasting skills in our mystery wine game. Every two weeks, we post a tasting note with clues such as the color, aromas, flavors and structure. Then, you guess the variety, region, appellation and age of the wine. Good luck!
FOLLOW WINE SPECTATOR ON THREADS Join the conversation to discover new wines, get etiquette advice, share tips and more. Download the app and follow us @Wine_Spectator!
NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS For both consumers and the trade, WineSpectator.com is the place to go to find out which big-name wineries have been sold, how tariffs might impact your wine choices, the latest in wine crime and much more. Keep up with our News section and follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook.
STRAIGHT TALK PODCAST Host James Molesworth explores the latest issue of Wine Spectator with stars of the wine industry, Dr. Vinny and more.
WINE SPECTATOR ON YOUTUBE Watch all our great wine and recipe tips, winemaker interviews and tastings on your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone at YouTube.com/WineSpectatorVideo. It’s free to subscribe, and you’ll never miss another video.
For Subscribers
SEARCH 400,000+ WINE REVIEWS Take full advantage of our online library of expert wine ratings! Use our powerful search to find the latest scores, prices and tasting notes, check recommended drink windows and more.
WINE SPECTATOR’S INSIDER WEEKLY Our exclusive weekly newsletter showcasing blue-chip collectibles, exciting new discoveries and extraordinary values is available as a stand-alone subscription or as part of a WineSpectator.com membership.
TASTING HIGHLIGHTS Twice a week, we feature the latest noteworthy reviews straight from our editors’ tastings.