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Alison Napjus

Alison Napjus

Senior Editor and Tasting Director at Wine Spectator

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Recent Articles

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Emidio Pepe, Pioneering Vintner of Italy’s Abruzzo Region, Dies at 94

The visionary founder of Emidio Pepe winery and biodynamic winemaking champion in Italy has passed. His legacy reshaped Abruzzo's wine region.
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Purely Portugal Tasting Report

Get scores and tasting notes for recently released red and white wines from Portugal, with top bottles from the Douro Valley, Dão, Vinho Verde and more.
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2025 Wine Value of the Year

Each year, our editors reveal their top pick from the year’s best-priced wines. In 2025, a cellar-worthy Rioja bottling takes the crown—learn more about our 2025 Wine Value of the Year!
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11 Douro Valley Reds Up to 92 Points

Don’t miss these new reviews of delicious Portuguese table wines priced as low as $15!
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French Court Tries Winemaker for Selling Counterfeit Champagne

In this international news roundup, a Champagne counterfeiter is tried in French court, and Wine Spectator commemorates winemakers Frédéric Panaïotis and Nicolas Potel.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Iconic Food and Wine of Italy

Welcome to the gastronomer’s guide to Italy, where we highlight 20 regions to discover the best of Italian wine and food, from pasta and pizza to seafood, street food and more!
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After More Than 2 Decades of Dedication to Wine, Soby’s Wins a Gran...

The restaurant’s growing, varied wine list and new Southern cuisine reflect the international expansion of Greenville, S.C., earning it Wine Spectator’s highest honor.
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Rediscovering Rioja, Spain’s Beloved Wine Region

From the 19th century to today, Rioja has a storied history of popularity across world markets. In this issue’s cover story, Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus explores the history of Rioja wines and the region’s top winemakers today.
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New Reviews of 9 Outstanding Rioja Tempranillo Wines from Spain

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's latest wine tastings with new scores and tasting notes of recently reviewed Tempranillos from the Spanish region, at 90 points or more and priced as low as $15, from leading wineries like Beronia and Faustino.
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New Reviews of 11 Southern Italian Wines from Sicily, Taurasi and B...

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's latest wine tastings with new scores and reviews of recently tasted Aglianico del Vulture, Etna and more up to 92 points, with prices as low as $16.
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New Reviews of 10 Sensational Proseccos, Franciacortas and Lambruscos

Looking beyond Champagne? Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's latest reviews with new scores and tasting notes of recently reviewed Italian sparkling wines priced as low as $13, and up to 93 points.
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We Just Reviewed 10 Delicious Spanish Wines, Including Rioja and Cava

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's latest tastings with new scores and tasting notes of recently rated Riojas, Cavas, sparkling rosé and more from Spain, priced as low as $14 and made by popular wineries like Juvé y Camps and CVNE.
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Treading Terroir

Terroir doesn't just identify the regional origins of a bottle—it's about understanding the cultural heritage of the wine.
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New Reviews of 8 Delicious Wines from Spain and Portugal, Up to 91 ...

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's newest tastings with new scores and reviews of recently tasted Spanish and Portuguese wines, including Riojas and Douros, priced less than $30!
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Spain Tasting Report: Never Better

Get scores and tasting notes for top red and white Spanish wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and beyond.
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OperaWine Sings with 131 Benchmark Italian Wines

The gala, co-sponsored by Wine Spectator, helped kick off the Vinitaly trade fair with wines from Piedmont to Sicily
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Marco Felluga, An Italian Winemaker Who Believed White Wine Could A...

The founder of the respected winery, known for aged Pinot Grigio from Collio, passed away; his family has also finalized a new partnership with the Tommasi family of Valpolicella
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Which Wines Did Golfer Jon Rahm Serve at the 2024 Masters Club Dinner?

For the 2024 meal at Augusta National, the 2023 Masters Tournament winner recruited the historic Rioja winery and chef José Andrés. Find out what he served!
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Attacking Wine Vats Is Becoming a Tragic Trend

An intruder drained an estimated $2.7 million of wine in the cellars of Spain’s Cepa 21; in Washington, police arrested a suspect in vandalism at Sparkman Cellars
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Pope Francis Doesn’t Just Enjoy Wine; He Believes It’s a Gift from God

The head of the Catholic Church praised wine’s role in farming and culture and urged vintners to care for their employees and the land
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We Just Reviewed 9 Excellent Spanish Wines, Including Several Great...

Explore Spain’s famous Albariño and Rioja with new Wine Spectator scores and tasting notes for recently rated beauties, including a few values at $35 or less.