Collection: Stephen Tanzer IWC [ST]

Stephen Tanzer, a distinguished American wine critic, was the driving force behind International Wine Cellar [IWC] from its inception in 1985 until its acquisition by Vinous in 2014. His bi-monthly publication garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated readership among wine professionals and enthusiasts in all 50 U.S. states and 34 countries. Notably, IWC was the first American wine periodical to be translated into French and Japanese , underscoring its global impact.

Tanzer's experience spans prominent wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Washington State, and South Africa. His reviews are characterized by a "controlled prose" style , providing insightful and balanced assessments that have guided wine lovers for decades. The IWC employed a modern wine rating system, using a 70- to 100-point scale to evaluate wines , a method Tanzer still uses in his current role at Vinous.