Alison Napjus

New York

Senior Editor and Tasting Director, New York at Wine Spectator

Senior Editor, Wine Spectator, tasting Champagne, Alsace, Italy and more

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Articles

Champagne Has Lost a Beloved Winemaker

1 week ago | winespectator.com | Alison Napjus

Frédéric Panaïotis, chef de cave at Ruinart Champagne for nearly two decades, died on June 15. Panaïotis was 60 and lost his life in a freediving accident, according to sources. Born and raised in the Champagne region, Panaïotis often helped his grandparents on their four acres of vines in Villers-Marmery during his childhood. But it wasn't until his uncle poured him a taste of Richebourg 1976 that he became sure he wanted to work in wine.
Rioja rising: Spain's signature wine region is thriving, offering both traditional and dynamic modern bottlings

1 month ago | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Rioja rising: Spain's signature wine region is thriving, offering both traditional and dynamic modern bottlings Autores: Alison Napjus Localización: The Wine spectator, ISSN 0193-497X, Vol. 50, Nº. 2, 2025, págs. 50-57 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
Rediscovering Rioja: Tracking the evolution os Spain's iconic region and its wines

1 month ago | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

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Portugal's tipping point: The excellent 2021 vintage represents a watershed moment to explore the country's table wines

Feb 12, 2025 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Portugal's tipping point: The excellent 2021 vintage represents a watershed moment to explore the country's table wines Autores: Alison Napjus Localización: The Wine spectator, ISSN 0193-497X, Vol. 49, Nº. 14, 2025, págs. 82-87 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
The splendor of Champagne: The region's leading producers deliver high quality amid a diverse range of styles

Nov 26, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

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We Just Reviewed 11 Spectacular Spanish Value Wine Priced as Low as $13

Oct 31, 2024 | winespectator.com | Alison Napjus

Have you picked which wines you'll be opening for Halloween this year? If not, our latest Tasting Highlights is here to help with a lineup of fantastic yet affordable Spanish wines that will keep your holiday night from being too dark and stormy (unless you're making rum cocktails, that is). It's spooky how Spain delivers so many quality wines in such a diverse range of styles.
Italo's primitivo from Puglia

Oct 18, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

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We Just Reviewed 10 Delicious Spanish Wines, Including Rioja and Cava

Sep 26, 2024 | winespectator.com | Alison Napjus

Sep 26, 2024 Spain features almost 100 recognized areas for wine production, a range of regional and international grapes, and distinctive geographical and climatic conditions, which means that diversity is key to understanding and enjoying the country's wines. This week's Tasting Highlights offers just a small snapshot of this variety, highlighting sparklers as well as reds from Rioja and Campo de Borja.
Exploring Portugal's Vinho Verde

Sep 25, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | Alison Napjus

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Treading Terroir

Sep 4, 2024 | winespectator.com | Alison Napjus

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue After recently attending the Volcanic Wine Conference and writing about the world’s greatest vineyards for this issue’s cover story, senior editor Alison Napjus reflects on the importance of terroir in guiding both the tastes and traditions of winemaking in regions affected by natural disasters and upheavals around the world. Read her column from Wine Spectator’s Oct. 15, 2024, issue here.