California’s Napa Valley is one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, and in this issue it returns to our cover once again, bigger and better than ever—heralded by a travel guide to everything worth visiting from wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms to luxury hotels, restaurants, day trip adventures and more.
Read editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken’s introduction to the June 15-30, 2026, issue, which includes our annual tasting report on top wines from Brunello di Montalcino’s outstanding 2021 vintage, penned by senior editor Bruce Sanderson, as well as a report on top sparkling wines, with high-scorers from France, Italy, Spain, California, Oregon and beyond.
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