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What’s Next for Padma Lakshmi?
Nov 30, 2024

What’s Next for Padma Lakshmi?

This issue dives into the busy life of food celebrity Padma Lakshmi, including her recent endeavors as a cookbook author and star of her Emmy-nominated food and travel documentary series Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. Learn what’s next for Lakshmi in this issue’s cover story!

Plus, get tasting reports on Argentine Malbec, Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, California Merlot and more!

Cover Stories

Padma Lakshmi’s Next Chapter

Padma Lakshmi’s Next Chapter

In her post–Top Chef life, the empress of spice is on a quest to elevate immigrant cuisine
Nov 30, 2024

Tasting Reports

Masters of the Mountains

Masters of the Mountains

After years of effort, Argentina’s winemakers are dialing into their high-elevation vineyards
Nov 30, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Argentina

Alphabetical Guide to Argentina

Get scores for over 200 wines from Argentina recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, including top …
Nov 30, 2024
Commemorating Cobos

Commemorating Cobos

An exclusive vertical tasting of Paul Hobbs’ flagship Viña Cobos bottling
Nov 30, 2024
Merlot Meets the Moment

Merlot Meets the Moment

The 2021 vintage in California offers plenty of great drinking for this often overlooked red 
Nov 30, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to California Merlot

Alphabetical Guide to California Merlot

Get scores for over 50 Merlot wines from California recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, including …
Nov 30, 2024
Loire Longevity

Loire Longevity

Collectors take note: The top whites from this French region belong in your cellar
Nov 30, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to the Loire Valley

Alphabetical Guide to the Loire Valley

Get scores for over 175 wines from France’s Loire Valley recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, …
Nov 30, 2024

Features

Kentucky Celebration

Kentucky Celebration

Award-winning restaurateurs Ouita and Chris Michel teach a masterclass in Southern hospitality
Nov 30, 2024
A Holly Hill Holiday Menu with Bourbon Pairings

A Holly Hill Holiday Menu with Bourbon Pairings

Ouita and Chris Michel of Holly Hill Inn share a holiday menu to pair with wine or Bourbon cocktails
Nov 30, 2024
The Greatness of Groth

The Greatness of Groth

A vertical tasting of this Napa Cabernet powerhouse reveals 40 years of success
Nov 30, 2024
Last Woman Standing

Last Woman Standing

At Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse, one woman carries the family legacy
Nov 30, 2024

Grapevine

Napa Tourism Up and Skewing Younger

Napa Tourism Up and Skewing Younger

A new generation of visitors is fueling travel to the valley
Nov 30, 2024
Washington Wine Star Power

Washington Wine Star Power

The Annual Auction of Washington Wines raises $4.25 million for charity
Nov 30, 2024
Marcus Samuelsson Designs for Home

Marcus Samuelsson Designs for Home

The chef and restaurateur teamed up with West Elm for a line of sleek and colorful home goods
Nov 30, 2024
The Best Empanada in Argentina

The Best Empanada in Argentina

A refined family recipe from a celebrated maker of this savory treat
Nov 30, 2024
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

A quick look at some well-priced options from this issue’s Buying Guide
Nov 30, 2024

Departments

Padma Lakshmi Has More to Accomplish

Padma Lakshmi Has More to Accomplish

Spotlighting the celebrity cookbook author and food activist
Nov 30, 2024
Williams Selyem Still Going Strong

Williams Selyem Still Going Strong

Winemaker Jeff Mangahas is a steward of quality and tradition at the Sonoma legend
Nov 30, 2024
The Campaign to Pull Wine Off Your Table

The Campaign to Pull Wine Off Your Table

Why are dietary and drinking guidelines under review by a government agency?
Nov 30, 2024
Cedric The Entertainer and Dev the Somm Star in a New Video

Cedric The Entertainer and Dev the Somm Star in a New Video

Plus, Dolly Parton releases a new California Chardonnay
Nov 30, 2024

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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