In the 1970s, John Shafer purchased a neglected vineyard in the Stags Leap palisades that became known as John’s Folly. Shafer’s Hillside Select debuted with the 1983 vintage and began a spectacular 25-year journey in Napa. His son, Doug, expla

WS: Chapoutier: Value and Terroir in Roussillon

Aug 19th, 2011 4m 43s

Winelovers know Michel Chapoutier for his brilliant Rhone wines, but did you know he makes delicious value wines in Roussillon? Learn what makes the region special as Michel joins Kim Marcus.

WS: White Burgundy: Regional Blend vs. Single Vineyard

Aug 12th, 2011 5m 4s

When it comes to white Burgundy, Chardonnay rules. But there are so many different classifications in Burgundy. How do the wines differ? Join Bruce Sanderson as he compares a regional blend with a single-vineyard wine.

WS: Rocker-Actor-Winemaker Maynard James Keenan

Jul 29th, 2011 5m 38s

What does rock singer Maynard James Keenan do when he isn't touring with one of his many bands, writing songs, producing records or acting? He heads to Arizona, not to kick back, but to make wine. (Yes, he makes the wine himself.)

WS: Napa Valley: Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon at Wine Experience Top 10 Seminar

Jul 22nd, 2011 4m 15s

The vineyards on Pritchard Hill yield some of Napa Valley's most exciting Cabernet Sauvignons, including the 2006 Chappellet Signature. Molly Chappellet presents her Cab at the Wine Spectator Wine Experience.

WS: Tasting #5 Wine of 2009 - Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico - at Wine Experience Top 10 Seminar

Jul 15th, 2011 2m 53s

How does one of Chianti Classico's most traditional wineries innovate and become Wine Spectator's #5 wine? Get the answer from Francesco Ricasoli, who shared his 2006 Castello di Brolio at the 2010 Wine Experience.

WS: Roamin' Rhone, Blending CA with Helen Keplinger

Jul 8th, 2011 2m 43s

Helen Keplinger sources grapes from Sonoma to Sierra for the Rhône blends she and her husband DJ Warner make under the Keplinger label. Join Helen as she describes what each variety contributes to the blend.

WS: Rockin' Wine (and Music) with Geoff Tate of Queensryche

Jun 30th, 2011 5m 7s

What can happen when an introspective rock legend returns to his roots? And how is making music like making wine? Answer these questions as Geoff Tate joins Wine Spectator's Jennifer Fiedler.

WS: Crisp Summer Wines: Sauvignon Blanc Styles with New Zealand's Cloudy Bay

Jun 27th, 2011 5m 25s

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has a devoted following among sommeliers and winelovers. Learn how this varietal gets its unbeatable style as Tim Heath, winemaker at Cloudy Bay, joins Gloria Maroti Frazee.

WS: Study Guide PDF for Sauvignon Blanc Styles of New Zealand

Jun 27th, 2011

This is the companion Learn Wine Worksheet

WS: Bordeaux Bargains (okay, so price is relative)

Jun 15th, 2011 5m 37s

How can you find delicious Bordeaux that doesn't break the bank? Join Wine Spectator's team as Bordeaux expert James Molesworth shares some of his favorite values with education and video director Gloria Maroti Frazee.

WS: Study Guide PDF for Bordeaux Bargains Video

Jun 15th, 2011

Learn how to spot a bargain.

WS: Austria Beyond Riesling: Burgenland Reds (and the Beatles)

Jun 3rd, 2011 3m 42s

For many winelovers, Austria means Riesling and Gruner, but this little country offers much more variety. Learn about Austria's Burgenland region and its key reds with Martin Nittnaus.

WS: Rebuilding a Rhone Vineyard (Backhoe Time!)

May 27th, 2011 2m 46s

Grapes from hillside vineyards can make great wines, but building and working these slopes is not an easy task. High above the Rhone River, Jean-Louis Chave showed his work-in-progress to James Molesworth.

WS: South Africa: L'Ormarins

May 20th, 2011 4m 38s

Given investment and vision, many South African wineries-such as L'Ormarins-are reinventing themselves. Learn about the transformation with James Molesworth and the winery's Gareth Robertson.

WS: Video Contest 2011: Fame and Fortune (with great prizes)

May 19th, 2011 1m

Share your wine adventure! Enter Wine Spectator's Video Contest.

WS: PDF: Video Contest 2011

May 19th, 2011

Share your wine adventure. Everyone can enter.

WS: South Africa: Rust en Vrede

May 13th, 2011 4m 15s

Jean Engelbrecht joins James Molesworth to describe his Estate blend of Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot as well as the emergence of South Africa's wines after apartheid.

WS: South Africa: Hamilton Russell

May 6th, 2011 4m 40s

Located in a cool-climate area by Walker Bay, Anthony Hamilton-Russell focuses on Burgundian varietals, including a Chardonnay that delivers the best of the Old and New Worlds.

WS: South Africa: Old Terroir, New Ideas

Apr 29th, 2011 4m 37s

South Africa's world class wines take the spotlight as James Molesworth looks back at the wine industry's history and describes the characteristics that make these wines shine. Meet the winemakers in upcoming videos.

WS: Israel's Judean Hills: Ancient Traditions, New Wines

Apr 15th, 2011 4m 18s

Learn about the Judean Hills and the keys to kosher winemaking as Eli Ben-Zaken of Castel joins Kim Marcus.

WS: Red Hot Alentejo, part 2: Portugal's Traditional Blends

Apr 9th, 2011 3m 10s

WS: StudySheet PDF for Portugal

Apr 8th, 2011

Learn the basics of Portugal's diverse regions and key grape varieties.

WS: Red Hot Alentejo, part 1: Portugal's New Varietals

Apr 8th, 2011 3m 55s

Portugal's table wines are on a roll. Although blending has been the tradition, some new wines highlight a single variety. Learn about Alicante Bouschet from Alentejo as David Baverstock joins Kim Marcus.