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2025 Restaurant Awards
Restaurants across the world have stepped up the pace to meet consumer demand for creative, out-of-the-box fine dining experiences—with wine lists to match. This year, more than 3,800 restaurants from around the globe earned Wine Spectator awards, including three that received Grand Awards, for their unmatched commitment to food and wine. In this issue, we are thrilled to honor their distinctive styles, enticing menus and stellar wine lists.
Plus, a posthumous profile on the legacy of wine-loving chef Charlie Trotter, tasting reports on Provençal rosé and California Zinfandel, a spotlight on Txakoli from Spain and more.
Cover Stories
What’s Old Is New Again
Tasting Reports
California Zinfandel
Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel
Provence Beyond Rosé
Alphabetical Guide to Provence
Alphabetical Guide to Txakolina
Features
Charlie Trotter Changed How America Dines
Zin Vineyards at 100 Years and Counting
Grapevine
Bordeaux Slashes Prices, But Sales Lag
Canned Wine Market Heats Up
Duckhorn Refocuses, Trimming Brands and Tasting Rooms
The Wine Spectator California Wall of Fame
Bring Your Own Magnum Party Returns
2025 Grand Tour Roars Across the U.S.
Conquering Quiche
Green Gold
Roger Scommegna Fulfills a Dream
Departments
Celebrating Fine Wine & Food
A Long To-Do List at Château de Malle
Wine’s Tough Times Bring Opportunity
Wine Talk: Mac McDonald
NEW YORK WINE EXPERIENCE Don’t miss your chance to taste top-scoring bottlings and rare older vintages from the world’s best vintners. This year’s event will take place Oct. 16–18 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Weekend packages, which include VIP Grand Tasting access plus wine seminars and the Champagne reception, are available for purchase now.
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