Rioja Reigns in Spain

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken celebrates the great Spanish wines of the Rioja region

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken
Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken (David Yellen)

In this issue, Wine Spectator celebrates Spain’s stunning Rioja wines with a cover story highlighting the region’s dynamic winemakers, plus a tasting report on the most recent vintage.

Read Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken’s introduction to the March 31, 2025, issue, including our 2022 Bordeaux tasting report, the lastest wines from Chile and more.

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