Wine Spectator

Maremma is a large w**e region covering the coastal province of Grosseto. Its territory stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea inland to Monte Amiata and Montalcino, running from Bolgheri in the north down to Sorano and Pitigliano, including the peninsula of Monte Argentario and the island of Giglio. Maremma began its life as an IGT, earning DOC status in 2011.⁠
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Spread across 23,500 vineyard acres, the region’s diverse soils are planted to a number of different grapes, including both traditional and international varieties.⁠
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Learn all about Maremma at the link in bio.

California Cabernet’s New Classics⁠
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The 2023 vintage for Cabernet is an indication of where Napa Valley is headed, as producers continue to leave behind the overarching, powerful style of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Napa Cabernet is entering a new golden age. Our Nov. 15 issue looks into this building energy across California Cabernet, with a tasting report on the stellar 2023 vintage, a retrospective tasting of the drought-wrought 2016 vintage and a showcase of new faces and emerging producers. ⁠
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Plus, don’t miss the annual white Burgundy tasting report, a snapshot on Washington Grenache and our top global values to buy now!⁠
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⁠The November 15 cover story is on newsstands on Tuesday and online today: https://www.w**espectator.com/issues/california-cabernet-2026-11-15⁠⁠⁠
📸: Erin Scott

Taylor Swift's new 'Patient Zero' music video trades her beloved white w**es for brooding reds. We're unpacking the w**e references, Easter eggs, and what they reveal about this darker chapter.

https://www.w**espectator.com/articles/taylor-swift-pours-a-darker-glass-in-w**e-filled-music-video

This year's Chef's Challenge is getting two legendary new chefs to join the competition 🔥⁠
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Head to the link in bio to grab your weekend package for the 45th Annual New York W**e Experience.

https://www.nyw**eexperience.com/

Three Santa Barbara w**eries are quietly reshaping Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. From patient micro-négociant strategies to regenerative farming breakthroughs, discover what's next in Santa Barbara w**e.

https://www.w**espectator.com/articles/sta-rita-hills-w**eries-to-watch

On opening night, La Sponda in Miami sold $20,000 of w**e, with bottles of Gaja and Giacomo Conterno. “I would love every night to be like that,” said w**e director Daniel Bishop. W**e Spectator explores the new restaurant’s w**e list.

https://www.w**espectator.com/articles/la-sponda-italian-miami-restaurant-opening-w**e

While Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino are strongly embedded in American w**e culture, Vino Nobile continues to fly under the radar. ⁠ This is despite the rising quality of the w**es and the dedication of the region’s producers over recent decades.

https://www.w**espectator.com/articles/vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-sangiovese-103126

The Trump administration's ban on Canadian w**e and spirits is now in effect. U.S. w**e exports to Canada have nosedived 87% as trade tensions escalate between the two countries.

https://www.w**espectator.com/articles/white-house-ban-on-canadian-alcoholic-beverages-takes-effect

Today is National Coffee Day ☕️⁠
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Coffee and w**e have more in common than you might think. Both are shaped by terroir, both reward a slow sip, and some w**es even taste like your morning cup. To celebrate, we picked five bottles with rich notes of coffee and mocha. Swipe to find your pour 👉