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Our experts' guide to great wine regions, with tips on where to stay, where to eat and which wineries and attractions to visit.

Featured Destination: Central Coast
Pack a sense of adventure for this huge swatch of California that is home to spectacular terrain and some of the state's' finest producers of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. More »

Search listings for 4,306 wineries around the globe, by name, region and more. Get concise profiles, including types of wines produced and contact information.

Wine Spectator Monthly Pick: Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars

Find the perfect accommodations for your next trip, out of hundreds of hotels in top wine regions in the United States, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.

Wine Spectator Weekly Pick: Landhaus Bacher

Enter Restaurant Awards

Wine Spectator's 2007 Dining Guide features 3,953 wine-friendly restaurants around the world; the entire list of award winners is searchable by name, location, pricing, cuisine, award level and corkage policy.

Hundreds of delicious recipes--searchable by ingredient, food type and matching wine type—plus complete menus and wine-pairing advice.

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Guidelines on what type of wine to pour with your meal, or what type of food to serve with that special wine.

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