MaryAnn Worobiec

MaryAnn Worobiec

Senior Editor and Napa Bureau Chief
Tasting Beats: California whites, Australia, New Zealand

About

MaryAnn Worobiec joined Wine Spectator in 1997 and was promoted to senior editor in 2013. She is lead taster for the wines of Australia and New Zealand, as well as California Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhône-style whites.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in political science and sociology, Worobiec worked for the Ohio House of Representatives before falling in love with wine. Her passion was sparked when visiting wineries in New York's Finger Lakes region in the early 1990s, where she discovered that wine doesn't have to be intimidating. She moved to Northern California to pursue her interest in wine and work alongside people passionate about what they do.

Storms Bring Relief, Woes for Growers
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Storms Bring Relief, Woes for Growers

Winter storms replenished reservoirs, but it's too soon to know what the growing season …

Apr 30, 2023
Unnamed Firm Buys Napa's Seven Stones Winery for $34 Million
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Unnamed Firm Buys Napa's Seven Stones Winery for $34 Million

Plus, late-season frost wreaks havoc in Argentina, and remembering two wine legends

Apr 30, 2023
Wellness amid the Vines
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Wellness amid the Vines

Wellness destinations in California wine country

Apr 30, 2023
Following Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Winemakers Assess Damage, Prepare for Harvest
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Following Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Winemakers Assess Damage, Prepare for Harvest

The tropical storm flooded the North Island, killing 11 and burying several vineyards in …

Mar 1, 2023
10 Outstanding Last-Minute Values for Valentine’s Day
Tasting Reports

10 Outstanding Last-Minute Values for Valentine’s Day

Start your holiday wine search with these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and …

Feb 13, 2023
Sure Bets for $40 or Less
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Sure Bets for $40 or Less

Great deals are in the cards as our editors stack the deck with values from around the world

Feb 28, 2023
Top 10 Values of 2022
Tasting Reports

Top 10 Values of 2022

Our editors spotlight the best-priced wines of the year

Jan 13, 2023
California Wine's Soggy Start to the New Year
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California Wine's Soggy Start to the New Year

Multiple heavy rainstorms are flooding areas, washing out roads and triggering mudslides, …

Jan 11, 2023
Fresh Takes
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Fresh Takes

Innovative winemaking is driving Australian wines to new heights of quality

Dec 31, 2022