James Laube, longtime Wine Spectator senior editor and Napa bureau chief, died March 21, after a short illness. He was 73. A writer and taster with the magazine for nearly four decades, Laube helped shape the California wine industry and educated and entertained thousands of wine lovers who read his articles and books. In the process, he helped build Wine Spectator into the world’s leading magazine for wine. Read on for his obituary and memories from winemakers and coworkers.
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