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Straight Talk • Join a series of Instagram conservations betweenWine Spectator editors and respected leaders in the worlds of wine and hospitality, spanning current events, business news and personal thoughts.

Newly Opened Restaurants Forge Ahead • Chefs rely on innovation and pluck to get exciting projects up and running

Does This Glass of Wine Make Me Look Fat?

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SPECTATORSELECTIONS

Return of a Piedmont Original • The Timorasso grape of Colli Tortonesi was nearly forgotten. Until local vintner Walter Massa stepped in.

It’s Complicated • In my opinion, the strict limits on Champagne yields this year favor consumers, safeguarding overall quality in the region.

NAPAWILDFIRES 2020 • A TRAIL OF CHARRED VINES AND BROKEN DREAMS

WE’LL MAKE IT EVEN BETTER: • A Q&A with Meadowood Co-Owner Bill Harlan

A VINTAGE LOST?

A Bigger WINE WORLD

EIGHT LEADERS

Diversity IN Action • New organizations join legacy institutions with strategies and resources that support a more inclusive wine world

WINE’S New Guard • Focused, educated and representing fresh perspectives, the industry’s next wave of talent is poised for success

WINE SPECTATOR HELPS FUND THE FUTURE

BOURBON BEYOND CORN • ONE GRAIN DOMINATES THE GREAT AMERICAN WHISKEY, BUT OTHERS GIVE IT CHARACTER AND COMPLEXITY

SILVER LININGS • IN THE FACE OF RECENT CHALLENGES, SOUTH AFRICAN VINTNERS ARE RELEASING THEIR BEST WINES EVER

Aleks Zecevic’s Recommended Wines From South Africa • Nearly 325 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/SouthAfricaAlpha113020. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

AGE OF DISCOVERY • A new era for Portugal delivers impressive quality and great value

Gillian Sciaretta’s Recommended Wines From Portugal • Nearly 350 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/PortugalAlpha113020. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

Buying Guide

Highly Recommended • The issue’s most impressive wines. Includes top-scorers and wines that represent optimal purchases based on their combination of score, price and availability.

Collectibles • Wines that will improve most from additional bottle age and that show the greatest potential to gain in value.

Smart Buys • Wines that deliver fine character at affordable prices and that are broadly available.

About the Buying Guide

Best Values • Wines with solid scores, modest prices and wide distribution.

ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

FRANCE

ISRAEL

ITALY

NEW ZEALAND

PORTUGAL

SOUTH AFRICA

SPAIN

CALIFORNIA • Chardonnay

OREGON

WASHINGTON

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