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"Under James Schreiner’s direction, Opolo’s
small-batch Cabernets and Reserve wines have achieved new heights through meticulous viticulture on estate terroir, progressive winemaking methods, and a style that is distinctive to the winery."

According to @meridithsommjournal the wines of @opolowines have never been better - especially their top-tier Cabernets. If you're unfamiliar with the awesome reds from this Paso Robles standout, now is the time to get acquainted.

Read more in our September/October `26 issue! by @tastingpanel

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"Nobody has ever texted, 'I got a fantastic new lawn mower. Come over tonight and let’s experience it together.' ”

Ok, maybe *some* of you reading this have done that.

But as Gary Fisch, owner of
the venerable New Jersey–based retailer @garys_wine likes to say, “I’ve learned more through wine about history, culture, geology, biology, and geography than I did when I was in school... Wine is probably the only product that people love to share."

We sat down with Gary to talk about promoting (and sharing) wine for the @comeoveroctober campaign in our September/October issue. Check it out in the digital edition! by @tastingpanel

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"...Even after repeated visits, Spanish wine culture will continue to surprise and delight you with its old vines and innovative ways..."

So writes columnist @deborahparkerwong in the "Date by the Gate" section of our September/October issue. What does it mean to explore the "newness" of an Old World stalwart wine country like Spain? Parker Wong talks about that very topic with the wine directors of two of San Francisco's most vibrant spots: Beyza Yildirim, wine director at @misterjius and Joseph DiGrigoli, wine director at @kitchenistanbulsf

Read more in the digital edition! by @tastingpanel

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Bargain selections abound in the "Down the Aisle" section of our September/October `26 issue.

Animal lovers in particular will want to check out some high-quality botlings from Kosmic Kitty, Vine Hound, and Dressage - all of which show that a cute label sometimes belies much more serious wine underneath.

Check them out, along with 20+ affordable recommendations, in the digital edition. by @tastingpanel

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18 days ago

"...Today’s consumers build confidence differently. With virtually unlimited information available at the moment of purchase, they can compare scores, read peer reviews, browse a winery’s website or
social media channels, and learn more about the bottle they’re considering as well as the people behind it in a matter of seconds..."

In our September/October Perspectives column, Susan DeMatei considers what signals are shaping modern consumer wine purchasing trends - and, most importantly, what wine business insiders can do about them.

"Think beyond selling the wine and help reinforce the trust behind it."

Read more in the digital edition. by @tastingpanel

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24 days ago

In our September/October 2026 issue, we recap a celebration of a California institution. The 75th anniversary of Gelson’s Markets provided a unique opportunity for one of our famous Speed Tasting events, this time held at Gelson’s Market in West Los Angeles, a location that boasts one of their largest wines markets.

Among the stellar selections were wines from @cavedelugny @benzigerwinery @braviumwines @priestranchwine @rsvineyards @klipsunwinery and Gelson's itself. Check it out in the digital edition. by @tastingpanel

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“To become a sommelier who can sell wine, it is important to hone your personality and capture the hearts of your guests.”

Our September/October issue Sommelier Spotlight takes us to Osaka, Japan, where wine hospitality and service shines at Wine-Ya Kawasumi.

Owner Koji Kawasumi runs Wine-Ya Kawasumi alongside sommelier Haruka Fukuda, while also serving as head lecturer at Academie du Vin Osaka. Read about how he is helping to shape the next generation of Japanese wine professionals in our digital edition. by @tastingpanel

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"From budget-friendly bottlings to celebratory splurges, these whites and rosés will fill the bill for wallet-watching event hosts and bon vivants alike."

Our holiday edition of seasonal whites & rosés in the September/October 2026 issue arrives just in time for your late-year party planning, and is chock full of excellent, high-scoring selections across price tiers.

Check out some of the stellar recent releases from great producers such as @tapestrywinesus @echolandswine and @rhys_vineyards by @tastingpanel

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a month ago

Tasting Panel's Chief Wine Critic @jcristaldi tastes a lot of wine.

Like, a LOT, a lot of wine.

In "The Short List", Jonathan features wines that, though all of those tastings, he just can't seem to get out of his head - the ones that stood out as particularly fascinating sips.

The September/October 2026 incarnation of "The Short List" is long on awesomeness, with high-scoring selections from the likes of @remotionwine @thirtysevenwines @bobcabralwines and @xandersorenwines

Check it out and drink up! by @tastingpanel

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"The majority of Americans haven’t even heard of sotol, but among those who have, there’s a common misconception that it belongs in the same category as tequila and mezcal. It doesn’t."

Time for you to get to know sotol, the Desert Spoon-based spirit that makes a fantastic Pho-tini!

In our September/October 2026 issue, columnist @alissa.bica.raines provides a perfect introduction to this little-known Mexican delight, with picks from @casalotos and @viamundispirits by @tastingpanel

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a month ago

It is officially time to get excited for our upcoming Autumn 2026 issue!

Among the awesomeness in the next digital edition's virtual pages:

-- Sea Smoke's relaunching of its accessible and delicious Botella Pinot Noir

-- Exploring the 200 years of history behind Riazul Tequilla

-- and a cover story on Beaulieu Vineyard's re-emergence after its nearly two-year renovation

Coming soon!! by @tastingpanel

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2 months ago

Publisher's Picks: Pinots!

Our July/August issue highlights some high-scoring Pinots that Published @meridithsommjournal found particularly pleasurable - including some fantastic recent releases by @xnovovineyards @merryedwardswinery and @imagerywinery

Check them out (along with a whole lot more) in the digital edition. by @tastingpanel

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