Straight Talk kicks off 2023 with a star-studded trip to France's Rhône Valley, a closer look at Port with two of the region's biggest names, and we reveal Wine Spectator’s Value Wine of the Year for 2022. Host James Molesworth and senior editor Kristen Bieler share tales of their recent trip to France's Rhône Valley, and we're joined in the studio by Philippe Guigal to talk recent vintages and a new addition to Guigal's famous La-La lineup of Côte-Rôtie Syrahs. We also speak with Port stars and friendly rivals Adrian Bridge of the Fladgate Partnership and Rupert Symington of Symington Family Estates. Plus, senior editor for news Mitch Frank tells us how flooding is impacting the California wine industry, we check in with Dr. Vinny, and much more.

Thirsty for more? Check out:
• Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wine Values of 2022
• Wine Spectator's Jan. 31 - Feb. 28, 2023, issue
• Rhône Tasting Report
• Vintage Port Tasting Report
• More on the Guigal Family
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• Latest News and Headlines
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Rob Taylor
Guests: Adrian Bridge, Philippe Guigal, Rupert Symington, Kristen Bieler, Mitch Frank, and MaryAnn Worobiec as Dr. Vinny
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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