Give the Gift of Bubbly (Wine Spectator)

lundi 30 novembre 2015

Sparkling wine–themed gifts for the Champagne, Prosecco or cava lover in your life Give the Gift of Bubbly (Wine Spectator)

Australia's Barossa Valley Wineries Dodge Menacing Wildfire (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 26 novembre 2015

A raging bush fire skirts the edge of the famed wine region Australia's Barossa Valley Wineries Dodge Menacing Wildfire (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Loire Valley Reports a Warm Summer and Promising Wines (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 25 novembre 2015

Winemakers say Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc look good; Muscadet confronted autumn rains Wine Harvest 2015: Loire Valley Reports a Warm Summer and Promising Wines (Wine Spectator)

8 and $20 Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash With Riesling (Wine Spectator)

mardi 24 novembre 2015

A post-Thanksgiving remix transforms extra turkey and bread stuffing 8 and $20 Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash With Riesling (Wine Spectator)

Want to Buy Wine From Master Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan? (Wine Spectator)

Federal authorities are auctioning off legitimate wines from the convicted forger's collection Want to Buy Wine From Master Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan? (Wine Spectator)

A Top French Foie Gras Merchant Buys Control Of Sauternes Estate Château de Rayne Vigneau (Wine Spectator)

lundi 23 novembre 2015

At a time when Sauternes sales are down, the Bordeaux château can market its wines alongside foie gras A Top French Foie Gras Merchant Buys Control Of Sauternes Estate Château de Rayne Vigneau (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Jean-Charles Mahé of Print Hall in Perth, Australia (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 20 novembre 2015

Young France-born somm seeks out innovative winemakers Down Under and beyond Sommelier Talk: Jean-Charles Mahé of Print Hall in Perth, Australia (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Southern Rhône Winemakers Call It a Power Vintage (Wine Spectator)

A long, hot and dry growing season produced potentially great wines, but some worry about alcohol levels Wine Harvest 2015: Southern Rhône Winemakers Call It a Power Vintage (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Burgundy Winemakers Report Great Wines, but Low Quantities (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 19 novembre 2015

A hot, dry year and variable conditions left some grapegrowers frustrated and some elated Wine Harvest 2015: Burgundy Winemakers Report Great Wines, but Low Quantities (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: A Courvoisier Fashion Party with Rosario Dawson and Friends (Wine Spectator)

Plus, vandals strike a Bordeaux vineyard planted to a very rare grape, and a record-setting Hospices de Beaune auction supports Paris terror attack victims Unfiltered: A Courvoisier Fashion Party with Rosario Dawson and Friends (Wine Spectator)

HealthWatch: White Wines Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes-Related Vision Problems (Wine Spectator)

mardi 17 novembre 2015

Moderate consumption of white and fortified wines could reduce diabetic retinopathy; leftover grape pomace shows some health potential HealthWatch: White Wines Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes-Related Vision Problems (Wine Spectator)

So What Do Americans Really Want From Wine? Forget the Surveys (Wine Spectator)

It depends on whether you're talking macro-America or micro-America So What Do Americans Really Want From Wine? Forget the Surveys (Wine Spectator)

Burgundy Star Domaine Faiveley Acquires a Parcel of the Grand Cru Musigny Vineyard (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 13 novembre 2015

Proprietor Erwan Faiveley continues his firm's expansion, buying a quarter-acre of one of Burgundy’s most prized vineyards Burgundy Star Domaine Faiveley Acquires a Parcel of the Grand Cru Musigny Vineyard (Wine Spectator)

Giving Thanks in New England (Wine Spectator)

Boston's Harvest restaurant suggests distinctive and classic Thanksgiving side dishes, with wine matches Giving Thanks in New England (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Napa Valley Reports an Outstanding but Small Grape Crop (Wine Spectator)

A cold spell during fruit set and continued drought led to lower yields and variable quality Wine Harvest 2015: Napa Valley Reports an Outstanding but Small Grape Crop (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Announces Its 2015 Wine of the Year (Wine Spectator)

A California red from a stunning vintage crowns the Top 100 list Wine Spectator Announces Its 2015 Wine of the Year (Wine Spectator)

What Do American Wine Consumers Want? Fruity, a Little Sweet and Not Expensive (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 12 novembre 2015

A survey of wine drinkers shows that their preferences are varied, but a few rules still apply What Do American Wine Consumers Want? Fruity, a Little Sweet and Not Expensive (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Carlos Santana Takes the Sparkling Wine Stage (Wine Spectator)

Plus, embezzlement charges for a Santa Barbara winemaker, former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate takes his wine label on the road, and more Unfiltered: Carlos Santana Takes the Sparkling Wine Stage (Wine Spectator)

A Cellar of Magnums (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 11 novembre 2015

Jay Rosen built himself a cellar that showcases his large-format trophies A Cellar of Magnums (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Bordeaux Winemakers Believe the Vintage Is a Potential Classic (Wine Spectator)

mardi 10 novembre 2015

After several challenging years, Mother Nature gave Bordeaux a beautiful growing season Wine Harvest 2015: Bordeaux Winemakers Believe the Vintage Is a Potential Classic (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20: Asian Flank Steak with a Savory Cabernet Franc (Wine Spectator)

Chinon valiantly complements tricky-to-pair soy sauce dishes 8 & $20: Asian Flank Steak with a Savory Cabernet Franc (Wine Spectator)

14 Steak Houses With Must-Try Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

These restaurants’ wine programs have the chops to complement their top-notch steaks 14 Steak Houses With Must-Try Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

Wine Country Travel Watch: Ambitious New Dining Plans for Napa Valley (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 6 novembre 2015

Tra Vigne will be reborn under the Meadowood team, while the Culinary Institute has big ideas for downtown Napa Wine Country Travel Watch: Ambitious New Dining Plans for Napa Valley (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Charles Puglia of Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Wine Spectator)

At Dan Barber's pathbreaking locavore restaurant, the wine director navigates a seasonally-changing menu and champions local wines Sommelier Talk: Charles Puglia of Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Wine Spectator)

Then and Now: Baron Eric de Rothschild (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 5 novembre 2015

In 2015, an industry veteran confronts his younger self, displaying the virtues of both energy and wisdom Then and Now: Baron Eric de Rothschild (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: James Bond Favorite Champagne Bollinger Stars in Spectre (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Somm hits the small screen as Uncorked, chef Anthony Bourdain's murderous sushi chef returns (to comic stands), and Harvard buys another Central Coast vineyard Unfiltered: James Bond Favorite Champagne Bollinger Stars in Spectre (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest 2015: Drought Cuts Paso Robles Harvest in Half, but Quality Is High (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 4 novembre 2015

After years of drought, vines in California's Central Coast are struggling, but vintners are pleased with what they could make Wine Harvest 2015: Drought Cuts Paso Robles Harvest in Half, but Quality Is High (Wine Spectator)

Music Star John Legend Launches a Napa Wine Brand (Wine Spectator)

mardi 3 novembre 2015

LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive has produced a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay with the help of Raymond Vineyards Music Star John Legend Launches a Napa Wine Brand (Wine Spectator)

Wine Compound Resveratrol Linked to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms (Wine Spectator)

Polyphenol found in grape skins slowed decline of a protein linked to the disease Wine Compound Resveratrol Linked to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms (Wine Spectator)

The New Wine Democracy (Wine Spectator)

If you see the words “snob” or “elitist,” watch out The New Wine Democracy (Wine Spectator)