January 2026/Wine Spectator, Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley
The editor told me that it was HIGHLY unlikely I would get the cover. After all, the owner of the magazine would likely choose an Oregon landscape for the cover. Fair. Lo and behold, I got the cover! Maybe it's because Veronique Drouhin is a legend in the wine industry. She hopped on a plane from France, for our photo shoot. No big deal. Beyond being a true vintner rock star, Veronique is a kind and generous soul. She even (very gently) spoke French with me. Oh, and the wine is good, too :)