James Molesworth

For a different approach to Trailside Vineyard Cabernet, Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy brought in Domaine Dujac’s Jeremy Seysses and Kosta Browne veteran Nico Cueva

Nine brands from California’s top Cabernet AVAs talk techniques, terroir and 2021 successes with senior editor James Molesworth.

Beau-Séjour Bécot leads a band of St.-Emilion producers in bringing experimentation and innovation to winemaking in Bordeaux.

A student of Mark Aubert and Stéphane Derenoncourt, winemaker Jason Exposto is now making his own top-quality red wines at Futo

The founder of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Arcadia Vineyards earned an international reputation for his Cabernets and helped shape the future of Napa Valley

Promising young 2023 red Bordeaux wines at Bélair-Monange, Trotanoy, La Fleur-Pétrus and more

It’s more of the same stellar Cabernets from the Margaux wine region’s Palmer estate and Thomas Duroux, who has fine-tuned the vineyard and winemaking for two decades.

Former Ornellaia and Masseto winemaker Axel Heinz joins the Heitz Cellar owner to revitalize this historic Bordeaux chateau and vineyard.

Château Lynch Bages and Haut-Batailley owner Jean-Charles Cazes shares his newest Cabernets and Merlots, as well as older vintages from his historic estates.

Branaire-Ducru’s distinct floral style has long compelled lovers of fine Bordeaux. The 2023 barrel sample and the 2022 in bottle are a pair of wines to watch.

A new Left Bank Cabernet with plenty of prestige and an even more appealing price from a historic vineyard in Pauillac.

Las Cases’ newest Cabernet is another winner. Plus, a sneak peek vertical—back to 1986—of the vintages Las Cases will share at the 2024 New York Wine Experience!

A new Cabernet with a retro vibe shines at Lalande in Pauillac. Plus, a vertical of Château de Pez suggests now is the time to buy this St.-Estèphe red!

The Disney-founded Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon pioneer is staged for success under Foley Family Wines and a new winemaker. See our tasting notes on Silverado’s 2021 Cabernets.

Napa Valley Cabernet icon Beaulieu Vineyard straddles the Napa River. The winery’s vineyard director tells us how caring for the vineyard means caring for the river too.

See Wine Spectator’s scores and tasting notes for 13 Brewer-Clifton single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from California’s Santa Barbara County.

Elite winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown is behind the historic Napa Valley winery’s new small-production wine from Stelling Vineyard. Wine Spectator gets a look at the debut vintage!

Tastings of the newly released 2021 Vintage Ports from Quinta do Noval, Graham, Dow and others, plus a 2003 retrospective, reveal ample collecting opportunities. Get the scores and tasting notes!

New winemakers, old vineyards and recent vintages tell the story in California wine country

The California Chardonnay star has built his family’s Sonoma estate for the future. Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth checks in with David Ramey and tastes a lineup of Pinot Noirs.