Chris Cardoso
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 6
- Latest publication
- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 10, 2026
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The Terroirist: Inside Randall Grahm's Wine Rebellion (opens the original)
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Randall Grahm, the former owner and winemaker of Bonny Doon Vineyard, is known for eccentricity and bold creativity, and his life as a winemaker has taken him through highs and lows. The documentary The Terroirist: A Quest for Vinous Truth and Beauty, directed by Jeffrey Reiner (of Friday Night Lights), explores the peaks and valleys of Grahm’s eclectic career. The movie debuts on various streaming platforms on Nov. 13. Reiner tells Wine Spectator, “I was interested in making a portrait of an in
Willamette Valley Pinot and Beyond: New Top Red and Sparkling Wine Reviews (opens the original)
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This week’s Tasting Highlights spotlights Oregon, including wines beyond Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley. Our recommended bottlings, from Argyle, Big Table Farm and more, scored up to 93 points. Check out the full list of eight wines below! To see all of this week’s picks, with scores and full tasting notes, as well as previous and future Tasting Highlights, become a WineSpectator.com member today! Join today and get immediate access to this article, and to our entire database
Pierce's Disease Pest Spreads Across California Wine Country (opens the original)
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At a time when California’s wine industry is already facing slumping demand, it’s now facing an added threat—the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS). The non-native insect, which carries the vine-killing Pierce’s disease, is being found in an increasing number of California counties. While state officials have yet to find the pests in commercial vineyards, they’re growing increasingly worried. The most devastating wave of Pierce’s, an incurable disease caused by bacteria that attacks vines’ abilit
Festival Napa Valley Celebrates 20 Years With Record $6.5M Gala (opens the original)
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Festival Napa Valley (FNV), a music-centric charity organization that funds arts initiatives in the valley, marked its 20th anniversary this year, capping off over two weeks of performances with $6.5 million raised at its capstone event, the Arts for All Gala. Over the course of 15 days, FNV hosted a music and wellness summit, a “Taste of Napa” grand tasting, the world premiere of a one-act opera about the Judgment of Paris, and more. Since its founding in 2006, FNV has awarded more than 1,000 s
Thirst-Quenching California Sauvignon Blancs (opens the original)
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This week’s Tasting Highlights features thirst-quenching, newly released Sauvignon Blanc from California. Our recommended bottlings are priced as low as $10 and scored up to 91 points. Check out the full list of 11 wines below! Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley Fig Tree Vineyard 2024 WS review: Nicely focused and restrained, with white peach, lemon curd and honeysuckle notes ... To see all of this week’s picks, with scores and full tasting notes, as well as previous and future Tasting Highlights,
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