Kristen Bieler

“I’m so bored of the ‘natural versus conventional’ wine debate,” says Vanya Filipovic, wine director and co-owner of Mon Lapin, which is considered by some to be the best restaurant in Canada right now. It’s without question one of the hardest-to-score ta... See more

Austria’s elite Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings are entering a new era — one defined by precision, freshness and terroir transparency rather than the super-ripe, botrytis-driven style that characterized the 1990s. In Wine Spectator’s latest Austrian wine ... See more

Magazine Archives 2026 Restaurant Awards An exceptional wine list reflects passion, knowledge and hospitality. Our annual Restaurant Awards recognize the thousands of restaurants around the globe delivering unforgettable wine experiences alongside outstan... See more

Muscadet is much more than a light quaff to pair with oysters and other seafood. This week’s Tasting Highlights spotlights the complex, world-class white wines coming out of Muscadet in France’s Loire Valley. Our recommended bottlings of these minerally w... See more

Change has come again for one of the Rhône’s legendary estates. The Frey family, who have owned the Paul Jaboulet Aîné domaine in Hermitage since 2006, have announced that the new head of viticulture and winemaking for their top Domaine de la Chapelle win... See more