Top Journalists in Wineries
Esther Mobley San Francisco Chronicle
Senior wine critic at the San Francisco Chronicle covering California’s $55B wine industry with deep reporting and reviews; author of the ‘Drinking with Esther’ newsletter. Specialties: California wineries and wine industry; climate impacts; Napa/Sonoma business trends; wine reviews; bar/restaurant wine culture.
Eric Asimov The New York Times
Chief wine critic for The New York Times, known for accessible, thoughtful columns that shape wine conversation nationwide. Specialties: Global wine criticism; trends and consumer culture; winery profiles; food & wine pairing.
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Lettie Teague The Wall Street Journal
Longtime Wall Street Journal wine columnist and three-time James Beard Award winner, writing the weekly ‘On Wine’ column since 2010. Specialties: Consumer-focused wine columns; retail and restaurant wine; producer stories; buyer behavior.
Jancis Robinson MW JancisRobinson.com (and Financial Times column)
Editor-in-Chief of JancisRobinson.com and weekly Financial Times wine columnist; among the world’s most respected wine critics and authors. Specialties: Global fine wine; grape varieties; wine reference works; UK/EU producer coverage.
Ray Isle Food & Wine
Executive Wine Editor at Food & Wine and author of ‘The World in a Wineglass,’ offering approachable coverage of producers and regions. Specialties: Wine trends and buying guides; sustainable/terroir-driven producers; event speaking.
Antonio Galloni Vinous
Founder/CEO and lead critic at Vinous, one of today’s most influential critical voices across key fine-wine regions. Specialties: Critical reviews of Bordeaux, Italy, California and Champagne; collector insights; industry analysis.
James Suckling JamesSuckling.com
Veteran critic and founder of JamesSuckling.com, publishing extensive global reviews and hosting marquee wine events. Specialties: Global wine scoring and reviews; events and video content; high-profile tastings.
Jamie Goode, PhD The Wine Anorak
British wine writer and scientist behind The Wine Anorak, known for technical clarity and wide-ranging producer coverage. Specialties: Wine science and faults; global producer coverage; UK market; sustainability.
Tim Atkin MW TimAtkin.com (independent)
Master of Wine and award‑winning journalist producing in‑depth regional reports and columns with international reach. Specialties: Global reports (South Africa, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Burgundy, etc.); competition judging; consumer advice.
Alder Yarrow Vinography
Founder/editor of Vinography, a pioneering wine site offering tasting notes, industry reporting, and critical commentary since 2004. Specialties: California wineries; natural wine and trends; long‑form essays; photography.
Elaine Chukan Brown Wine Enthusiast; JancisRobinson.com
Writer, speaker, and educator contributing to Wine Enthusiast and JancisRobinson.com; respected for incisive regional coverage and equity-focused analysis. Specialties: American wine (esp. California); diversity & climate; producer profiles; education.
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William Kelley Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Editor‑in‑Chief of The Wine Advocate and leading critic for Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, publishing highly regarded regional reports. Specialties: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne; critical reports; editorial direction.
Monica Larner Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Rome‑based Italian wine critic for The Wine Advocate, widely cited for authoritative regional coverage and producer context. Specialties: Italy (all regions); feature essays; occasional coverage of Greece/South Africa (per TWA updates).
Patrick J. Comiskey Wine & Spirits Magazine
Senior Correspondent at Wine & Spirits and frequent LA Times contributor; author of ‘American Rhône.’ Specialties: U.S. regions (esp. American Rhône, Oregon, Washington); culture/features; judging.
Matt Kettmann Wine Enthusiast
Contributing Editor at Wine Enthusiast covering Central/Southern California with prolific reviews and regional reporting. Specialties: California Central & Southern Coast wineries; Languedoc‑Roussillon; regional features.
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Virginie Boone The New Wine Review (formerly Wine Enthusiast)
Sonoma‑based senior editor and California critic at The New Wine Review; longtime Napa/Sonoma reviewer and columnist. Specialties: California (Napa/Sonoma) reviews and features; column writing; California wine industry.
Cyril Penn Wine Business Monthly
Editor of Wine Business Monthly, the leading North American B2B publication for wineries and growers. Specialties: Wine industry business reporting; winery operations; market data and policy; trade news.
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Peg Melnik The Press Democrat (Sonoma)
Long‑time Press Democrat wine writer and tasting panel lead, focusing on Sonoma County producers and trends. Specialties: Sonoma/North Coast wineries; tasting panels; local wine business; consumer guides.
Georgie Hindle Decanter
Decanter’s Premium & Regional Editor (Bordeaux & Burgundy), leading in‑depth coverage and en primeur analysis. Specialties: Bordeaux & Burgundy editor; premium/collector reports; Decanter Premium features.
Dave McIntyre The SOMM Journal (formerly The Washington Post)
Former Washington Post wine columnist (2008–Jan 2025), now Associate Wine Editor & Columnist at The SOMM Journal; continues writing and judging widely. Specialties: Value‑focused wine columns; Mid‑Atlantic/US regional wineries; consumer education.
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