Chardonnay is versatile, approachable, and, depending on how it’s made, can have wildly different personalities.

American Oak: An alternative to French oak for making barrels in which to age wine. Marked by strong vanilla, dill and cedar notes, it is used primarily for aging Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel, for ...

The oldest trace of wine was discovered 8,000 BC in northern France in the bottom of a clay pot. Analysis of the residues confirmed the presence of red wine with traces of dry tartaric acid ...

A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that adds unique flavoring to the wine.

The Isle of Harris Distillery has announced the launch of The Hearach of Château Biac, a single malt Scotch whisky born from a unique partnership with the winemakers of Château Biac in Bordeaux.

Linne Calodo’s concept Grenache makes a splash return this spring with the release of the 2021 Level Headed—a wine ...

Get a sneak peek at Wine Spectator's latest wine tastings with new scores and tasting notes of recently reviewed Tempranillos ...