New York Wine Retailer Sherry-Lehmann Expands To California (Wine Spectator)

lundi 7 novembre 2016

Manhattan merchant will open a large store and event space in the greater Los Angeles area in 2017 New York Wine Retailer Sherry-Lehmann Expands To California (Wine Spectator)

Jean-Henri Schÿler, Bordeaux Négociant and Owner of Château Kirwan, Dies at 85 (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 4 novembre 2016

As head of a merchant house and overseer at a Margaux third-growth, Schÿler furthered his family's long history in wine Jean-Henri Schÿler, Bordeaux Négociant and Owner of Château Kirwan, Dies at 85 (Wine Spectator)

Bordeaux Court Convicts Château Owner of Wine Fraud (Wine Spectator)

François-Marie Marret, owner of 20 châteaus across the Bordeaux region, received a two-year prison sentence Bordeaux Court Convicts Château Owner of Wine Fraud (Wine Spectator)

25th Annual Rusty Staub Charity Wine Auction Tops $1.5 Million (Wine Spectator)

The baseball pro’s charity wine dinner hit a home run with large-format bottles 25th Annual Rusty Staub Charity Wine Auction Tops $1.5 Million (Wine Spectator)

Former Winemaker Indicted for Selling ‘Napa Wine’ Not From Napa (Wine Spectator)

Jeffry Hill allegedly bilked customers by misrepresenting the origin and varietals of his wines Former Winemaker Indicted for Selling ‘Napa Wine’ Not From Napa (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: An Independent Streak in Philadelphia (Wine Spectator)

Gordana Kostovski of chef Jose Garces' Volvér is reconnecting with her Macedonian roots while taking part in her city's wine-scene evolution Sommelier Talk: An Independent Streak in Philadelphia (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Doctor Strange Joins Forces with 19 Crimes Wines (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 3 novembre 2016

Plus, Washington, Va.'s Mayor John Fox Sullivan sets the record straight, Outlander TV series wines, and rapper 50 Cent brings Effen vodka to Dutch country Unfiltered: Doctor Strange Joins Forces with 19 Crimes Wines (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest Report 2016: Sonoma Winemakers Wrap the Season on a High Note (Wine Spectator)

Vintners say early rains lowered some yields, but a warm, steady summer produced promising wines Wine Harvest Report 2016: Sonoma Winemakers Wrap the Season on a High Note (Wine Spectator)

William Seavey, Founder of Napa's Seavey Vineyard, Dies at 86 (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 2 novembre 2016

After a career in law and politics, Seavey brought enthusiasm and curiosity to his family winery William Seavey, Founder of Napa's Seavey Vineyard, Dies at 86 (Wine Spectator)

Fall Comfort Food Recipe: Beggar's Purse with Apples and Gorgonzola (Wine Spectator)

Chefs Michael Mina and Greg Zanitsch sate cool-weather cravings with two different takes on a savory pie, paired with rich white wines Fall Comfort Food Recipe: Beggar's Purse with Apples and Gorgonzola (Wine Spectator)

Fall Comfort Food Recipe: Michael Mina's Lobster Pot Pie (Wine Spectator)

Chefs Michael Mina and Greg Zanitsch sate cool-weather cravings with two different takes on a savory pie, paired with rich white wines Fall Comfort Food Recipe: Michael Mina's Lobster Pot Pie (Wine Spectator)

Chapter 24 Wines Purchases Witness Tree and Five Other Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley (Wine Spectator)

mardi 1 novembre 2016

The Pinot Noir partnership involving Mark Tarlov and Burgundy’s Louis-Michel Liger-Belair assembles a 135-acre estate Chapter 24 Wines Purchases Witness Tree and Five Other Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley (Wine Spectator)

Undeservedly Unknown Wines? (Wine Spectator)

Where are they? Who are they? Undeservedly Unknown Wines? (Wine Spectator)

Study Finds Red-Wine Compound Helps Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Wine Spectator)

lundi 31 octobre 2016

Resveratrol lowered levels of hormones that can lead to infertility and higher risk of diabetes Study Finds Red-Wine Compound Helps Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Wine Spectator)

Bordeaux Court Deliberates on Fraud Case Involving More Than 1 Million Bottles of Wine (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 28 octobre 2016

A winery owner, a merchant and six other men stand accused of labeling cheap plonk as high-end Bordeaux Bordeaux Court Deliberates on Fraud Case Involving More Than 1 Million Bottles of Wine (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: 'Supernatural' Star Jared Padalecki Joins Forces with Superhero Vintner (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 27 octobre 2016

Plus, Bacardi goes batty for wildlife conservation, and a Detroit charity wine auction collects $3.3 million Unfiltered: 'Supernatural' Star Jared Padalecki Joins Forces with Superhero Vintner (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Grand Award Banquet (Wine Spectator)

The final night of the 2016 New York Wine Experience celebrated great dining, great wines and the friendships they can build The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Grand Award Banquet (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Danny Meyer’s Maialino and Marta Change Wine Directors (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Knife Steak House opens in Chicago, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood gains a Kansas City location, and more Turning Tables: Danny Meyer’s Maialino and Marta Change Wine Directors (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Chef's Challenge (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 26 octobre 2016

Emeril Lagasse, José Andrés, Michael Lomonaco and Piero Selvaggio square off against Wine Spectator's Thomas Matthews The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Chef's Challenge (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Six Vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild (Wine Spectator)

Baron Eric de Rothschild returns with a much-anticipated vertical tasting of the first-growth Bordeaux The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Six Vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Tasting the Top 10 Wines of 2015 (Wine Spectator)

This year's global affair included New Zealand and South Africa for the first time The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Tasting the Top 10 Wines of 2015 (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Trudie Styler's Italian Surprise (Wine Spectator)

The British actress and director—now also a Tuscan vintner—brought one of her Il Palagio wines and a familiar friend The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Trudie Styler's Italian Surprise (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Matt Kramer's Most Exciting White Wines of the 21st Century (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator's longtime columnist shared his wit and 3 wines that have most bewitched him recently—from some surprising locales The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Matt Kramer's Most Exciting White Wines of the 21st Century (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Christophe Baron of Cayuse (Wine Spectator)

The Champagne native explains a unique terroir in the Pacific Northwest's Walla Walla Valley The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Christophe Baron of Cayuse (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Exploring Global Pinot Noir (Wine Spectator)

mardi 25 octobre 2016

Showing four regions' take on one grape variety turns into the formula for an insightful tasting The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Exploring Global Pinot Noir (Wine Spectator)

2016 New York Wine Experience: Pritchard Hill Cabernet Rocks (Wine Spectator)

Five leading wineries provide a tasting tour of the famed spot for Napa's signature red 2016 New York Wine Experience: Pritchard Hill Cabernet Rocks (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: How Sweet It Is ... A Tasting of Four Not-Just-for-Dessert Wines (Wine Spectator)

Some of the greatest, most historic and longest-lived wines in the world also happen to be sweet The 2016 New York Wine Experience: How Sweet It Is ... A Tasting of Four Not-Just-for-Dessert Wines (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Philippe Guigal (Wine Spectator)

The Côte-Rôtie winemaker shares a long-awaited "La-La" wine The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Philippe Guigal (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine, Friendship and Song (Wine Spectator)

Thousands of wine lovers came together to celebrate wine's emergence as part of American culture The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine, Friendship and Song (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Honey-Pecan Salmon (Wine Spectator)

Put a sweet, nutty twist on baked fish, paired with an off-dry Riesling 8 & $20 Recipe: Honey-Pecan Salmon (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Boots Brounstein (Wine Spectator)

lundi 24 octobre 2016

Diamond Creek's owner shares the story of how her husband pioneered single-vineyard Cabernet in California The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Boots Brounstein (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: The Miracle of Montalcino (Wine Spectator)

In 2010, something special happened to Sangiovese for Italy's famed Brunello di Montalcino; a tasting showed four paths to excellence The 2016 New York Wine Experience: The Miracle of Montalcino (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga of Marqués de Murrieta (Wine Spectator)

Leading a legacy at one of Rioja's oldest bodegas The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Wine Star Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga of Marqués de Murrieta (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Head of the Champagne Class (Wine Spectator)

The Wine Experience seminars kick off with tête de cuvées from four of Champagne's grand marques The 2016 New York Wine Experience: Head of the Champagne Class (Wine Spectator)

The 2016 New York Wine Experience: The World of Wine in One Place (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 21 octobre 2016

Wine Spectator celebrates 40 years with the opening act of the weekend, a Grand Tasting of 267 outstanding wines The 2016 New York Wine Experience: The World of Wine in One Place (Wine Spectator)

Round Table Sommelier Talk: Mind-Blowing Wine Moments (Wine Spectator)

Five somms from around the world reflect on their favorite wine memories Round Table Sommelier Talk: Mind-Blowing Wine Moments (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Mario Batali in the White House Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 20 octobre 2016

Plus, Italy's newest public (wine) drinking fountain, and the wine industry supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month Unfiltered: Mario Batali in the White House Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

Wine Harvest Report 2016: Oregon Winemakers Feeling Relaxed and Happy (Wine Spectator)

A warm—but not hot—growing season has produced the third straight year of potentially outstanding wines Wine Harvest Report 2016: Oregon Winemakers Feeling Relaxed and Happy (Wine Spectator)

Philippe Bascaules Appointed Managing Director of Château Margaux (Wine Spectator)

Bascaules returns to Bordeaux to fill role of late Paul Pontallier; will remain director of winemaking at Napa's Inglenook Philippe Bascaules Appointed Managing Director of Château Margaux (Wine Spectator)

Clash Over Wine Merchant Shipping Laws Expands to Missouri and Michigan (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 19 octobre 2016

In a Missouri courthouse and the Michigan statehouse, retailers are battling for the right to ship wine to customers across state lines Clash Over Wine Merchant Shipping Laws Expands to Missouri and Michigan (Wine Spectator)

Wine Talk: Vernon Wells and Chris Iannetta of Napa's Jack Winery (Wine Spectator)

Major League Baseball vets Chris Iannetta and Vernon Wells team up as Napa vintners Wine Talk: Vernon Wells and Chris Iannetta of Napa's Jack Winery (Wine Spectator)

Burgundy Wine Producer Maison Champy Sold (Wine Spectator)

mardi 18 octobre 2016

French firm AdVini, owner of a dozen wineries including Domaine Laroche in Chablis, expands to the Côte d'Or Burgundy Wine Producer Maison Champy Sold (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Celebrates 40 Years with Commemorative Issue and Website (Wine Spectator)

Founded in 1976, the publication has reflected, and helped shape, the wine world for four decades Wine Spectator Celebrates 40 Years with Commemorative Issue and Website (Wine Spectator)

3 Rookie Wine Mistakes (Wine Spectator)

We've all made them. What are they? 3 Rookie Wine Mistakes (Wine Spectator)

Constellation Sells Canadian Wine Division For $784 Million (Wine Spectator)

lundi 17 octobre 2016

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan buys Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin and other brands as Constellation focuses on premium wines Constellation Sells Canadian Wine Division For $784 Million (Wine Spectator)

Constellation Buys Five of Charles Smith's Washington Wine Brands for $120 Million (Wine Spectator)

The wine giant expands its premium portfolio with a stable of quirkily labeled wines, including Kung Fu Girl Riesling Constellation Buys Five of Charles Smith's Washington Wine Brands for $120 Million (Wine Spectator)

Wine Country Travel Watch: Downtown Napa’s Revival (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 14 octobre 2016

Once a place to drive through on the way to wineries, Napa has found new energy with exciting dining options and more Wine Country Travel Watch: Downtown Napa’s Revival (Wine Spectator)

Red-Wine Compound Holds Potential for Treating Respiratory Infections (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 13 octobre 2016

Scientists uncover more information about resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory properties Red-Wine Compound Holds Potential for Treating Respiratory Infections (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Moët Hennessy Ushers in National Museum of African American History (Wine Spectator)

Plus, U.C. Davis to sell student-made wines, and a Cognac charity auction raises $300,000 with chef Guy Savoy Unfiltered: Moët Hennessy Ushers in National Museum of African American History (Wine Spectator)

Danny Meyer's Restaurant Group Debuts Paid Parental Leave for Restaurant Workers (Wine Spectator)

Full-time employees at Union Square Hospitality Group will be able to take four weeks with full pay Danny Meyer's Restaurant Group Debuts Paid Parental Leave for Restaurant Workers (Wine Spectator)

12 Restaurants Offering the Finest Spanish Wines (Wine Spectator)

These dining destinations bring the best of Spain to the U.S. 12 Restaurants Offering the Finest Spanish Wines (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: New York City Launches Food and Beverage Hospitality Council (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam reopens, and both Rouge Tomate and Somms & Sliders return to NYC Turning Tables: New York City Launches Food and Beverage Hospitality Council (Wine Spectator)

New York Restaurant Industry Tackles Challenges (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 12 octobre 2016

Leading restaurateurs join forces with City Hall to try to solve pressing problems for food-and-beverage workers and operators New York Restaurant Industry Tackles Challenges (Wine Spectator)

Vintage Wine Estates Buys Napa’s Delectus Winery (Wine Spectator)

Sonoma firm continues to expand luxury wine portfolio with Napa Valley label Vintage Wine Estates Buys Napa’s Delectus Winery (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Clam and Chorizo Pasta with a Crisp Rosé (Wine Spectator)

mardi 11 octobre 2016

Ease into autumn with this flavorful surf-and-turf pasta 8 & $20 Recipe: Clam and Chorizo Pasta with a Crisp Rosé (Wine Spectator)

Restaurant Talk: Rebecca and June's Texas Takeover (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 7 octobre 2016

Chef Rebecca Meeker and somm June Rodil's 15-year friendship has brought them together to update Austin classic Jeffrey's Restaurant Talk: Rebecca and June's Texas Takeover (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Moët Champagne and Mouton Bordeaux Wines at the Ryder Cup (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 6 octobre 2016

Plus, Yao Ming's new wine supports endangered species, Christoph Waltz lends his face to Dom Pérignon, and highway improvements add to Chablis' woes Unfiltered: Moët Champagne and Mouton Bordeaux Wines at the Ryder Cup (Wine Spectator)

Constellation Puts Canadian Wine Business Up For Sale (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 5 octobre 2016

The drinks giant hopes to receive more than $1 billion for assets that include Inniskillin Constellation Puts Canadian Wine Business Up For Sale (Wine Spectator)

German Vintner Annegret Reh-Gartner Dies at 61 (Wine Spectator)

The owner and manager of Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt improved one the Mosel's best wineries German Vintner Annegret Reh-Gartner Dies at 61 (Wine Spectator)

Leading German Vintner Fritz Hasselbach Dies at 70 (Wine Spectator)

mardi 4 octobre 2016

The winemaker at his family’s Weingut Gunderloch in Rheinhessen made three 100-point wines Leading German Vintner Fritz Hasselbach Dies at 70 (Wine Spectator)

Jackson Family Continues Oregon Pinot Noir Expansion, Buying WillaKenzie Estate (Wine Spectator)

Founder Bernard Lacroute, looking to retire, sells 125 acres in Willamette Valley Jackson Family Continues Oregon Pinot Noir Expansion, Buying WillaKenzie Estate (Wine Spectator)

5 Fundamental Rules of Wine (Wine Spectator)

And what, exactly, are those fundamentals? 5 Fundamental Rules of Wine (Wine Spectator)

Napa Valley Fruit Versus Napa Valley Wine (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 30 septembre 2016

A new TTB proposal seeks to close labeling loopholes, but others argue it’s protectionism Napa Valley Fruit Versus Napa Valley Wine (Wine Spectator)

Strong September U.S. Wine Auctions Herald a Busy Third Quarter (Wine Spectator)

The fall season showed an uncharacteristic flurry of activity as top auction houses presented a strong showing, exhibiting iconic vintages and bespoke luxury items Strong September U.S. Wine Auctions Herald a Busy Third Quarter (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Austria's Model Winemakers Pose for Calendar (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 29 septembre 2016

Plus, a new documentary recounts the Rudy Kurniawan saga, and Sterling and Ferrari vie for celebrity hearts at the Emmy Awards Unfiltered: Austria's Model Winemakers Pose for Calendar (Wine Spectator)

PlumpJack Group Acquires Napa Valley’s Ladera Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

The company’s CADE Winery, co-founded by California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, will expand with 77 more acres on Howell Mountain PlumpJack Group Acquires Napa Valley’s Ladera Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

Lumber Liquidators Founder Looks to Bordeaux, Purchasing Château du Parc (Wine Spectator)

Tom Sullivan is one of several recent buyers looking at wineries producing value Bordeaux Lumber Liquidators Founder Looks to Bordeaux, Purchasing Château du Parc (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: International Culinary Center Founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton Dies at 67 (Wine Spectator)

Plus, CUT New York opens this weekend, and changes for the wine teams at Pearl & Ash in Manhattan and Addison in San Diego Turning Tables: International Culinary Center Founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton Dies at 67 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Appoints New Senior Editor, Managing Editor (Wine Spectator)

mardi 27 septembre 2016

Kim Marcus will serve as bureau chief of Wine Spectator’s Napa office; Cordelia Winton becomes managing editor Wine Spectator Appoints New Senior Editor, Managing Editor (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Lamb-Stuffed Eggplant (Wine Spectator)

In this streamlined fall dish, roasted vegetables mingle with flavorful meat to pair well with a juicy Portuguese red 8 & $20 Recipe: Lamb-Stuffed Eggplant (Wine Spectator)

Mary Weber Novak, Founder of Napa's Spottswoode Estate, Dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

Looking for a slower life in St. Helena, Novak ended up building one the region's top sources of Cabernet Sauvignon Mary Weber Novak, Founder of Napa's Spottswoode Estate, Dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

Golfing Legend Arnold Palmer Dies at 87 (Wine Spectator)

lundi 26 septembre 2016

A fearless golfer and savvy businessman, Palmer was also a wine lover who invested in a Napa winery and launched his own wine brand Golfing Legend Arnold Palmer Dies at 87 (Wine Spectator)

Celebration for the Senses: Spiced Short Ribs and Moroccan Carrot Salad with 12 Kosher Red Wine Picks (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 23 septembre 2016

New Orleans chef Alon Shaya shares a classic Israeli meal for the upcoming Jewish holidays; we pair it with 12 delicious kosher red wines Celebration for the Senses: Spiced Short Ribs and Moroccan Carrot Salad with 12 Kosher Red Wine Picks (Wine Spectator)

Chef Talk: The Rebelle in the Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

Daniel Eddy of New York hot spot Rebelle knows how to handle both classic and eccentric wines with his cuisine Chef Talk: The Rebelle in the Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Will There Be a Château Miraval Custody Battle Between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 22 septembre 2016

Plus, President Obama eats his way across New York, and Wölffer's Roman Roth turns his pink-hued touch to gin Unfiltered: Will There Be a Château Miraval Custody Battle Between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? (Wine Spectator)

Light Drinking May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer, Study Finds (Wine Spectator)

A 30-year study of twins in Finland found those who enjoyed the occasional drink showed lower risk than those who avoided alcohol altogether Light Drinking May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer, Study Finds (Wine Spectator)

What Off-the-Radar Wines Shouldn't Be Missed (Wine Spectator)

mardi 20 septembre 2016

Which 21st century wines must we absolutely try today? What Off-the-Radar Wines Shouldn't Be Missed (Wine Spectator)

Wine Distributor Mel Dick Wins Wine Spectator's 2016 Distinguished Service Award (Wine Spectator)

President of the wine division at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits played a leading role in building the U.S. market, educating wine trade Wine Distributor Mel Dick Wins Wine Spectator's 2016 Distinguished Service Award (Wine Spectator)

'A Nebbiolo’s Story' Tops the Competition in Wine Spectator's 2016 Video Contest (Wine Spectator)

Love at first sight and a trip to Piedmont inspired this year’s winning video 'A Nebbiolo’s Story' Tops the Competition in Wine Spectator's 2016 Video Contest (Wine Spectator)

Wine Retailers Throw Down Gauntlet Against Direct-Shipping Restrictions (Wine Spectator)

New lawsuit in Illinois challenges the constitutionality of direct-shipping laws; plaintiffs hope to reach the Supreme Court Wine Retailers Throw Down Gauntlet Against Direct-Shipping Restrictions (Wine Spectator)

Italian Winemaker Stanko Radikon Dies at 62 (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 16 septembre 2016

Marching to the beat of his own drummer, Radikon was unafraid to experiment while winemaking in Italy's Friuli region Italian Winemaker Stanko Radikon Dies at 62 (Wine Spectator)

Fires and Hail Torment Winemakers in France's Languedoc-Roussillon (Wine Spectator)

A severe hailstorm in Pic St.-Loup and a wildfire that destroyed 2,000 acres in Corbières has shrunk 2016's crop Fires and Hail Torment Winemakers in France's Languedoc-Roussillon (Wine Spectator)

French Wine Firm Buys Majority Stake in South Africa's Ken Forrester (Wine Spectator)

AdVini buys 51 percent of Stellenbosch company; founder will remain as CEO French Wine Firm Buys Majority Stake in South Africa's Ken Forrester (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Baja East Makes Fashion Week Wine Debut (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 15 septembre 2016

Plus, see the premiere of a new wine documentary trailer, and winemaking soccer star Andrea Pirlo's wine-themed Nike cleats Unfiltered: Baja East Makes Fashion Week Wine Debut (Wine Spectator)

11 Bucket List–Worthy Restaurants from Around the Globe (Wine Spectator)

From flagship restaurants of the world's best chefs to unique cuisines in historic settings, these exceptional dining destinations are worth the trip of a lifetime 11 Bucket List–Worthy Restaurants from Around the Globe (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Charlie Palmer Steak Las Vegas, Transformed (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Alain Ducasse’s Benoit reopens in New York and the Melting Pot introduces a wine-pairings program Turning Tables: Charlie Palmer Steak Las Vegas, Transformed (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Alcohol, Fertility and Inside Sommeliers' Brains (Wine Spectator)

mardi 13 septembre 2016

In one study, scientists examine how drinking can impact fertility; in another, they find proof that being a sommelier shapes your mind Health Watch: Alcohol, Fertility and Inside Sommeliers' Brains (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Cod with Mixed Summer Squash Sauté (Wine Spectator)

This healthy one-pan meal of fish and veggies cozies up with a light, citrusy white 8 & $20 Recipe: Cod with Mixed Summer Squash Sauté (Wine Spectator)

Charles Banks, Winery Owner and Former Financial Advisor to Tim Duncan, Is Indicted in Federal Court (Wine Spectator)

samedi 10 septembre 2016

The Terroir Capital founder, who co-owns Mayacamas, stands accused of defrauding NBA star Tim Duncan in investments Charles Banks, Winery Owner and Former Financial Advisor to Tim Duncan, Is Indicted in Federal Court (Wine Spectator)

Bears, Boars and Baboons, Oh My! Grapevines At Risk (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 9 septembre 2016

As habitats shrink and wine regions expand, larger "pests" are visiting vineyards Bears, Boars and Baboons, Oh My! Grapevines At Risk (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables Exclusive: New York’s Iconic Gramercy Tavern Welcomes First New Wine Director in Two Decades (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Brent Kroll joins the team at Proof in D.C. and Etc. opens in Nashville Turning Tables Exclusive: New York’s Iconic Gramercy Tavern Welcomes First New Wine Director in Two Decades (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Shelley Lindgren’s Road to Campania (Wine Spectator)

The Bay Area native guides San Franciscans to the southern Italian way at A16 and SPQR Sommelier Talk: Shelley Lindgren’s Road to Campania (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Australian DJ Anna Lunoe Spins for Segura Viudas Cava (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 8 septembre 2016

Plus, after Brexit, Britain gets its Pol Roger Champagne pints back, and New York's Central Park Zoo hosts the Sip for the Sea charity Unfiltered: Australian DJ Anna Lunoe Spins for Segura Viudas Cava (Wine Spectator)

Bankrupt Premier Cru Store's Inventory Auctioned (Wine Spectator)

Auction firm Spectrum buys 6,580 cases of wine for $3.6 million Bankrupt Premier Cru Store's Inventory Auctioned (Wine Spectator)

Sonoma Harvest Charity Wine Auction Raises $4.6 Million (Wine Spectator)

mardi 6 septembre 2016

Big spending and a Marrakesh-themed live auction cap a three-day weekend Sonoma Harvest Charity Wine Auction Raises $4.6 Million (Wine Spectator)

Wine Scoring Differences of Magnitude (Wine Spectator)

Are professional wine critics different from other wine lovers? Wine Scoring Differences of Magnitude (Wine Spectator)

Can a Chocolate Pill Help Your Heart? (Wine Spectator)

Researchers are conducting a trial to see if a pill made from cocoa, high in the flavanols found in chocolate and red wine, can improve cardiovascular health Can a Chocolate Pill Help Your Heart? (Wine Spectator)

Margrit Biever Mondavi, a Pioneering Ambassador for Napa Valley, Dies at 91 (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 2 septembre 2016

The wife of Robert Mondavi led his winery's public relations and tourism efforts, and connected fine wine to great food, art and culture Margrit Biever Mondavi, a Pioneering Ambassador for Napa Valley, Dies at 91 (Wine Spectator)

Veteran Wine Journalist Greg Walter Dies at 58 (Wine Spectator)

The former president of Wine Spectator and founder of the Pinot Report loved wine and people Veteran Wine Journalist Greg Walter Dies at 58 (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks in the Vineyard and the Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 1 septembre 2016

Plus, Stags Leap District's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Stags' Leap Winery lock horns again over The Stag, and LeBron James and Chris Paul in a Napa Valley Uno showdown Unfiltered: Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks in the Vineyard and the Kitchen (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Manhattan's Sistina Relocates (Wine Spectator)

Plus, A Voce Columbus and Colicchio & Sons close their doors and Michael Mina brings Stripsteak to Hawaii Turning Tables: Manhattan's Sistina Relocates (Wine Spectator)

Restaurants Rally for Italy Earthquake-Relief Effort (Wine Spectator)

In the wake of tragedy, the food world knew exactly how to respond: with a big bowl of pasta Restaurants Rally for Italy Earthquake-Relief Effort (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20: Tiny Tomato Pie with a Bright Grüner Veltliner (Wine Spectator)

mardi 30 août 2016

Celebrate the late-summer harvest with a savory pie of juicy tomatoes and tangy melted cheeses 8 & $20: Tiny Tomato Pie with a Bright Grüner Veltliner (Wine Spectator)

Pioneer of Wine Science Vernon Singleton Dies at 93 (Wine Spectator)

Prof. Singleton's research on plant and wine phenolics influenced generations of winemakers Pioneer of Wine Science Vernon Singleton Dies at 93 (Wine Spectator)

Private Investment Firm Purchases Control of Duckhorn Wine Company (Wine Spectator)

TSG Consumer Partners buys out GI Partners as investment firms continue to see growth in the Napa-based wine company Private Investment Firm Purchases Control of Duckhorn Wine Company (Wine Spectator)

Heritage Pork Chops for Labor Day Grilling (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 26 août 2016

Redbird’s Neal Fraser shares an L.A. take on barbecue in a late-summer dish that can be paired with Riesling or Syrah Heritage Pork Chops for Labor Day Grilling (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Henk Schuitemaker’s Wine List Was Born in a Barn (Wine Spectator)

The Angus Barn’s beverage director has witnessed North Carolina wine culture—and wine—grow up over 30 years Sommelier Talk: Henk Schuitemaker’s Wine List Was Born in a Barn (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Roger Federer and Chef Enrique Olvera Cook with Moët & Chandon (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 25 août 2016

Plus, a new wine crime TV drama ripped from the headlines, and the Chicago Cubs' wine-based player-rewards program Unfiltered: Roger Federer and Chef Enrique Olvera Cook with Moët & Chandon (Wine Spectator)

Auction of Washington Wines Raises Record $3 Million (Wine Spectator)

A packed weekend of events pushes the local wine charity auction to new heights Auction of Washington Wines Raises Record $3 Million (Wine Spectator)

Earthquake Devastates Central Italy (Wine Spectator)

Hundreds killed and thousands displaced in Lazio, Marche and Umbria; winemakers report minimal damage so far Earthquake Devastates Central Italy (Wine Spectator)

Is Wine Healthy For You? A New Study Says It Depends How You Drink It (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 24 août 2016

A new health review looks at drinking habits to try and nail down the benefits of alcohol consumption Is Wine Healthy For You? A New Study Says It Depends How You Drink It (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Grilled Lobsters with a Juicy Portuguese White (Wine Spectator)

mardi 23 août 2016

A charred corn and tomato salad rounds out an indulgent summer meal 8 & $20 Recipe: Grilled Lobsters with a Juicy Portuguese White (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: A-Rod Retires with Giant Bottle of Jay Z's Champagne (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 18 août 2016

Plus, wild fires threaten wine country in California and Portugal, and world-class chefs catch the Olympic spirit in Rio Unfiltered: A-Rod Retires with Giant Bottle of Jay Z's Champagne (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Michel Richard Dies at 68 (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Meril from Emeril Lagasse's team is coming to New Orleans and the Rotunda at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan reopens Turning Tables: Michel Richard Dies at 68 (Wine Spectator)

13 World-Class Restaurants in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country (Wine Spectator)

In this heralded region, these restaurants’ lists go above and beyond 13 World-Class Restaurants in Napa and Sonoma Wine Country (Wine Spectator)

Wine in Cans Trend on the Rise (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 17 août 2016

Versatile and eco-friendly, wine in cans is increasingly popular, but some think it's just a fad Wine in Cans Trend on the Rise (Wine Spectator)

At Home in an 18th-Century Bordeaux Château (Wine Spectator)

A Dutch expat embraces the old and the new on the Garonne River At Home in an 18th-Century Bordeaux Château (Wine Spectator)

France's Domaine Tempier Buys Fellow Bandol Estate (Wine Spectator)

Renowned rosé producer purchases Domaine de la Laidière France's Domaine Tempier Buys Fellow Bandol Estate (Wine Spectator)

Santa Barbara County’s Jaffurs Winery Purchased by Daniel Green (Wine Spectator)

mardi 16 août 2016

Founder Craig Jaffurs was ready to retire; Green hopes to inject new life into esteemed brand Santa Barbara County’s Jaffurs Winery Purchased by Daniel Green (Wine Spectator)

5 Wine Rules That Really Matter (Wine Spectator)

It's more than just a drink, you know 5 Wine Rules That Really Matter (Wine Spectator)

Premier Cru Owner Pleads Guilty, Detailing Ponzi Scheme to Defraud Customers (Wine Spectator)

lundi 15 août 2016

John Fox admits he took money for wines he didn’t own, spending some on fancy cars and women he met online Premier Cru Owner Pleads Guilty, Detailing Ponzi Scheme to Defraud Customers (Wine Spectator)

Restaurant Talk: Marcello Fiorentino's List and Heart Are in Tuscany (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 12 août 2016

The owner, chef and wine director of Marcello's La Sirena brings Tuscan treasures to south Florida Restaurant Talk: Marcello Fiorentino's List and Heart Are in Tuscany (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Germany's Diverse Wine 'Queens' (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 11 août 2016

Plus, Italy's Antinori family restores a 16th-century family artifact, CRAV spills more wine, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg host an on-screen dinner party, and more Unfiltered: Germany's Diverse Wine 'Queens' (Wine Spectator)

Vineyard Deals: Williams Selyem Buys Sonoma History, While Sea Smoke Buys a Santa Barbara Neighbor (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 10 août 2016

Sonoma Pinot producer acquires old-vine Zinfandel property Saitone Vineyard; Sea Smoke purchases Rita's Crown Vineyard Deals: Williams Selyem Buys Sonoma History, While Sea Smoke Buys a Santa Barbara Neighbor (Wine Spectator)

Scientists Find Promise Treating Alzheimer's with a Mix of Wine Compounds (Wine Spectator)

Resveratrol has shown potential, but carries side effects. What if it was combined with other polyphenols? Scientists Find Promise Treating Alzheimer's with a Mix of Wine Compounds (Wine Spectator)

Owner of Bankrupt Wine Store Premier Cru Will Plead Guilty to Fraud (Wine Spectator)

mardi 9 août 2016

John Fox, co-owner of the beleaguered California retailer, faces up to 20 years in federal prison for alleged Ponzi scheme Owner of Bankrupt Wine Store Premier Cru Will Plead Guilty to Fraud (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Masala Turkey Burgers with Mango Chutney (Wine Spectator)

A tropical take on a cookout staple calls for a gulpable white wine 8 & $20 Recipe: Masala Turkey Burgers with Mango Chutney (Wine Spectator)

Exclusive: Kosta Browne Buys Cerise Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 5 août 2016

California Pinot Noir producer acquires 60 acres of vineyards in Anderson Valley Exclusive: Kosta Browne Buys Cerise Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Rihanna's Wineglass Go-Cup (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 4 août 2016

Plus, Matthew McConaughey gets Wild, and wine-auction season revs up with an ex-cellar Bouchard sale and a unique blend of Louis XIII Cognac Unfiltered: Rihanna's Wineglass Go-Cup (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Eataly Opens Second New York Location Downtown (Wine Spectator)

Plus, the City Winery team opens City Vineyard in Manhattan and Hell's Kitchen winner Ariel Malone takes over the kitchen at BLT Las Vegas Turning Tables: Eataly Opens Second New York Location Downtown (Wine Spectator)

Where Should You Go? Wine Country Travel Destinations (Wine Spectator)

mardi 2 août 2016

You're on vacation now. But what about the next one? Where Should You Go? Wine Country Travel Destinations (Wine Spectator)

Silver Oak Earns First LEED Platinum Certification for Eco-Friendly Winery (Wine Spectator)

lundi 1 août 2016

One of Napa's most recognized producers is honored with top award for green building practices at its Oakville winery; owners strive to match the level at new Sonoma project Silver Oak Earns First LEED Platinum Certification for Eco-Friendly Winery (Wine Spectator)

Summer Hailstorms Pummel Barolo and Monferrato Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 29 juillet 2016

High winds and hail hit a large area in Piedmont; netting and lucky timing may have saved Nebbiolo crop Summer Hailstorms Pummel Barolo and Monferrato Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Andrew Green Creates Bay-Area Master Lists (Wine Spectator)

The wine director for Spruce and the Village Pub on maintaining multiple Restaurant Award winners with different personalities Sommelier Talk: Andrew Green Creates Bay-Area Master Lists (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Napa's Newest All-Star Cabernet (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 28 juillet 2016

Plus, George Clooney's wild tequila ride, Shanghai's ice-wine sting, WineaPawlooza raises $1.7 million, and Pierre Taittinger withdraws his presidential bid Unfiltered: Napa's Newest All-Star Cabernet (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Napa's Newest All-Star Cabernet (Wine Spectator)

Plus, George Clooney's wild tequila ride, Shanghai's ice-wine sting, WineaPawlooza raises $1.7 million, and Pierre Taittinger withdraws his presidential bid Unfiltered: Napa's Newest All-Star Cabernet (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Secret to a Happy Marriage? Share Your Wine (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 27 juillet 2016

Study finds married couples with similar drinking patterns report happier relationships Health Watch: Secret to a Happy Marriage? Share Your Wine (Wine Spectator)

Denis Dubourdieu, Legendary Bordeaux Consulting Winemaker, Professor and Vigneron, Dies at 67 (Wine Spectator)

mardi 26 juillet 2016

As a winemaker, he earned a global reputation for white wines; as an academic, he taught countless young winemakers Denis Dubourdieu, Legendary Bordeaux Consulting Winemaker, Professor and Vigneron, Dies at 67 (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Ham Steaks with Peach-Tomato Succotash (Wine Spectator)

An easy peach sauce and a bright Viognier elevate a dish full of summer's bounty 8 & $20 Recipe: Ham Steaks with Peach-Tomato Succotash (Wine Spectator)

Piedmont's Poderi Luigi Einaudi Buys 22 Acres in Barolo for $6.5 Million (Wine Spectator)

Deal adds 10 acres of Nebbiolo, currently farmed by A. & G. Fantino, to Einaudi's growing portfolio Piedmont's Poderi Luigi Einaudi Buys 22 Acres in Barolo for $6.5 Million (Wine Spectator)

Militant Winemaker Group Attacks French Wine Cooperative (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 21 juillet 2016

CRAV resurfaces as masked men attack a Languedoc winery and set fire to offices Militant Winemaker Group Attacks French Wine Cooperative (Wine Spectator)

The Wine Industry May Not Be at the Conventions, but It's Watching (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Would You Drink a Cloned Wine? (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Champagne's Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger runs for president in France, a multimillion-dollar bulk-wine fraud uncovered, and producer Swizz Beatz collaborates with Bacardi Unfiltered: Would You Drink a Cloned Wine? (Wine Spectator)

10 Bucket List–Worthy Restaurants Where Wine Wows (Wine Spectator)

Extraordinary wines can create unforgettable memories 10 Bucket List–Worthy Restaurants Where Wine Wows (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Maccioni Family to Bring Circo Restaurant to Dallas (Wine Spectator)

Plus, CUT Beverly Hills and Farm in Napa Valley hire new wine directors, and longtime Restaurant Award winner Pigalle in Manhattan closes Turning Tables: Maccioni Family to Bring Circo Restaurant to Dallas (Wine Spectator)

A Battle Over Vines and Trees in Napa Valley? (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 20 juillet 2016

A local court hears arguments over a ballot proposal that could restrict vineyard planting A Battle Over Vines and Trees in Napa Valley? (Wine Spectator)

2016 Wine Auctions Up in U.S. and U.K.; Down in Hong Kong (Wine Spectator)

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Barolo Burglars Steal Thousands of Bottles of Wines (Wine Spectator)

mardi 19 juillet 2016

Thieves broke into two wineries in the past three weeks, swiping wine worth more than $200,000 Barolo Burglars Steal Thousands of Bottles of Wines (Wine Spectator)

An Open Letter to Normal Wine Lovers (Wine Spectator)

Do we wine nutters drive you crazy? An Open Letter to Normal Wine Lovers (Wine Spectator)

Shanken News Daily: U.S. Wine Market on Pace to Grow by More Than 20 Million Cases by 2020 (Wine Spectator)

lundi 18 juillet 2016

While growth remains slow in uncertain global economy, report finds Americans continue to buy more wine Shanken News Daily: U.S. Wine Market on Pace to Grow by More Than 20 Million Cases by 2020 (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Andy Chabot's Wine Oasis in Moonshine Country (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 15 juillet 2016

Alongside the late Sam Beall, Blackberry Farm's beverage director created one of America's top wine destinations in tiny Walland, Tenn. Sommelier Talk: Andy Chabot's Wine Oasis in Moonshine Country (Wine Spectator)

Winemaker Paul Hobbs Buys a Prized Piece of Sonoma Coast (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 14 juillet 2016

The 42-acre Goldrock Ridge Vineyard produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Winemaker Paul Hobbs Buys a Prized Piece of Sonoma Coast (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Wine-Country Wedding Bells for Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Pokémon Go monsters invade top restaurants and wineries, LPGA legend Cristie Kerr partners with Helen Keplinger, and rosé gummy bears become the summer's hardest-to-find treat Unfiltered: Wine-Country Wedding Bells for Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis (Wine Spectator)

U.S. Senate Votes Yes on National GMO Labeling Bill, but Food Activists Call It Flawed (Wine Spectator)

mardi 12 juillet 2016

Vermont now mandates labels on foods with genetically modified ingredients, but Congress could have the final word U.S. Senate Votes Yes on National GMO Labeling Bill, but Food Activists Call It Flawed (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Avocado-Basil Pasta with a Creamy Italian White (Wine Spectator)

Summery avocado, tomato and corn pasta brightens with Vermentino 8 & $20 Recipe: Avocado-Basil Pasta with a Creamy Italian White (Wine Spectator)

Barolo's Vietti Winery Sold to American Businessman Kyle Krause's Family (Wine Spectator)

lundi 11 juillet 2016

The family company of Kyle Krause, owner of the Kum & Go convenience store chain, buys winery and 84 acres; Winemaker Luca Currado will remain as CEO Barolo's Vietti Winery Sold to American Businessman Kyle Krause's Family (Wine Spectator)

Brexit Vote Sparks Uncertainty for Bordeaux Wine Sales (Wine Spectator)

How will the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union impact the wine trade? Brexit Vote Sparks Uncertainty for Bordeaux Wine Sales (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Bicicleta Wine Takes the Stage at the Tour de France (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 7 juillet 2016

Plus, wine in the shower? And Congressman Mike Thompson honors Napa Valley farmworkers Unfiltered: Bicicleta Wine Takes the Stage at the Tour de France (Wine Spectator)

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Plus, Peter Dillon joins the team at Royal Mail Hotel and RPM Italian opens a D.C. location (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Reveals 2016 Restaurant Award Winners (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 6 juillet 2016

This year, 3,595 restaurants hailing from all 50 states and 71 other countries were recognized for their outstanding wine programs Wine Spectator Reveals 2016 Restaurant Award Winners (Wine Spectator)

At Home with Doug Margerum (Wine Spectator)

The winemaker-restaurateur’s Santa Barbara home exudes laid-back elegance At Home with Doug Margerum (Wine Spectator)

11 Iconic Hotels and Resorts with Great Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

mardi 5 juillet 2016

Rich histories and renowned cellars make these North American dining destinations remarkable 11 Iconic Hotels and Resorts with Great Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

International-Style Wines from the Canary Islands (Wine Spectator)

Why “international style” turned out all right, after all International-Style Wines from the Canary Islands (Wine Spectator)

Gaja Returns to Barbaresco for Iconic Piedmont Labels (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 1 juillet 2016

Gaia Gaja ushers in a new era, declaring the iconic Piedmont single-vineyard reds will adhere to 100 percent Nebbiolo standard Gaja Returns to Barbaresco for Iconic Piedmont Labels (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Victoria Kulinich Bats for Napa Cab (Wine Spectator)

The young wine director at the Restaurant at Meadowood earned a Grand Award in 2016 in the heart of vinous California Sommelier Talk: Victoria Kulinich Bats for Napa Cab (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Bestows 7 New Grand Awards in 2016 (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 30 juin 2016

The magazine's highest honor for restaurants recognizes the world's top wine programs Wine Spectator Bestows 7 New Grand Awards in 2016 (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Novak Djokovic Plans a Winery in Serbia (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Channing Tatum's spirit is Born and Bred American, and pop star Meghan Trainor brings her favorite wine to Kathie Lee and Hoda Unfiltered: Novak Djokovic Plans a Winery in Serbia (Wine Spectator)

Minding Your Waistline? Fruits, Berries and a Little Wine May Help (Wine Spectator)

mardi 28 juin 2016

A diet including flavonoid-rich foods has been linked to healthier, less overweight study participants Minding Your Waistline? Fruits, Berries and a Little Wine May Help (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Turkey and Strawberry Salad with Baked Goat Cheese (Wine Spectator)

This elegant summer meal makes an ideal companion for a berry-filled rosé 8 & $20 Recipe: Turkey and Strawberry Salad with Baked Goat Cheese (Wine Spectator)

Turning Tables: Besh Group Opens 3 More New Orleans Restaurants and a Rooftop Bar (Wine Spectator)

lundi 27 juin 2016

Plus, Morimoto will join the dining lineup at MGM Las Vegas Turning Tables: Besh Group Opens 3 More New Orleans Restaurants and a Rooftop Bar (Wine Spectator)

Justin Vineyards Owners Apologize for Tree Removal and Promise Amends (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 24 juin 2016

Lynda and Stewart Resnick say they will donate the controversial property to conservation and plant 5,000 oaks in Paso Robles area Justin Vineyards Owners Apologize for Tree Removal and Promise Amends (Wine Spectator)

Quintessential American Rib Eyes and Cabernet for the Fourth of July (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Lebron James and the Cavs Pop Moët's 'Ohio City' Nectar (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 23 juin 2016

Plus, the Bordeaux Cup crowns new grad-school champs, Spanish soccer star Andrés Iniesta wants to send his wines to the U.S., and Bill Foley hits the ice in Las Vegas Unfiltered: Lebron James and the Cavs Pop Moët's 'Ohio City' Nectar (Wine Spectator)

California Scientists Identify Bug Carrying a Dreaded Vine Disease (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 22 juin 2016

New research suggests an insect may be responsible for the spread of the red blotch virus California Scientists Identify Bug Carrying a Dreaded Vine Disease (Wine Spectator)

California Scientists Identify Bug Carrying a Dreaded Vine Disease (Wine Spectator)

New research suggests an insect may be responsible for the spread of the red blotch virus California Scientists Identify Bug Carrying a Dreaded Vine Disease (Wine Spectator)

Oak Tree Removal for Vines Triggers Controversy in Paso Robles Wine Country (Wine Spectator)

mardi 21 juin 2016

Justin Vineyards and Winery is under investigation after clearing dozens of acres of old oaks; winemaker neighbors are angry and some restaurants have pulled the wines Oak Tree Removal for Vines Triggers Controversy in Paso Robles Wine Country (Wine Spectator)

Has Pinot Noir Peaked? (Wine Spectator)

Should we now pursue Gamay Noir? Has Pinot Noir Peaked? (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: The Metalhead with José Andrés (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 17 juin 2016

Andy Myers oversees the ThinkFoodGroup chef's many wine lists with a song in his heart Sommelier Talk: The Metalhead with José Andrés (Wine Spectator)

Elvio Cogno, One of Barolo's Greats, Dies at 79 (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 16 juin 2016

Talented Italian vintner made benchmark wines at Marcarini before starting his own Piedmont estate Elvio Cogno, One of Barolo's Greats, Dies at 79 (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Cool Pope Francis Says a Wedding Without Wine Is 'an Embarrassment' (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Tituss introduces new rosé and holds an Orlando tragedy fund-raiser, wine education comes to Italy's primary schools, and a bottle-popping golf trick shot you've got to see to believe Unfiltered: Cool Pope Francis Says a Wedding Without Wine Is 'an Embarrassment' (Wine Spectator)

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Diabetes Risk, But Does It Matter What You Drink? (Wine Spectator)

mardi 14 juin 2016

An in-depth analysis of research finds that wine holds a significant advantage over beer and spirits Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Diabetes Risk, But Does It Matter What You Drink? (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20: Flavorful Thai Lettuce Wraps With a Crisp White (Wine Spectator)

A dry Finger Lakes Riesling complements complex flavors of spice and umami 8 & $20: Flavorful Thai Lettuce Wraps With a Crisp White (Wine Spectator)

9 Piping-Hot Pizza Places with Terrific Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

These restaurants win no matter how you slice it 9 Piping-Hot Pizza Places with Terrific Wine Lists (Wine Spectator)

Rick Bayless' Grilled Salmon in Peanut Salsa for Father's Day, with Pinot Noir Wine Pairings (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 10 juin 2016

Treat Dad to a crowd-pleasing Mexican dish, plus 14 California Pinot Noirs Rick Bayless' Grilled Salmon in Peanut Salsa for Father's Day, with Pinot Noir Wine Pairings (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Singer Christina Milian Introduces New Summer Sparkler (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 9 juin 2016

Plus, the Premier Cru creditor lawsuit settled, a death-threat investigation in Burgundy, and chef Tom Colicchio goes (back) to Washington Unfiltered: Singer Christina Milian Introduces New Summer Sparkler (Wine Spectator)

E. & J. Gallo Purchases Wine Brand Orin Swift Cellars (Wine Spectator)

Wine giant buys Dave Phinney's popular brand, reportedly for more than $100 million E. & J. Gallo Purchases Wine Brand Orin Swift Cellars (Wine Spectator)

Pennsylvania Legalizes Winery Direct Shipping and Wine Sales in Grocery Store (Wine Spectator)

Gov. Tom Wolf signs historic bill partially privatizing the largest state-run alcohol monopoly in the U.S. Pennsylvania Legalizes Winery Direct Shipping and Wine Sales in Grocery Store (Wine Spectator)

A Function of Taste (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 8 juin 2016

Architect Soo Chan combines purpose and elegance in his Singapore cellar A Function of Taste (Wine Spectator)

Are You Really a Critic? (Wine Spectator)

mardi 7 juin 2016

Or are you just captious? Are You Really a Critic? (Wine Spectator)

Roasting Meat, Fevered Bidding and Kate Upton: Auction Napa Valley Raises $14.3 Million for Charity (Wine Spectator)

lundi 6 juin 2016

In its 36th year, the Napa Valley Vintners' event continues to be the nation's top charity wine auction Roasting Meat, Fevered Bidding and Kate Upton: Auction Napa Valley Raises $14.3 Million for Charity (Wine Spectator)

Restaurant Talk: André Terrail Updates a Paris Classic (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 3 juin 2016

The historic Tour d'Argent is an institution of French cuisine, but its young owner is keeping it fresh Restaurant Talk: André Terrail Updates a Paris Classic (Wine Spectator)

California Wine Greats Celebrate at Wine Spectator’s Bring Your Own Magnum Party (Wine Spectator)

The annual event brought out some of the wine world’s icons, large-format bottles in tow California Wine Greats Celebrate at Wine Spectator’s Bring Your Own Magnum Party (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: The Sommelier Behind David Schwimmer's Role on AMC's 'Feed the Beast' (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 2 juin 2016

Plus, Bordeaux's La Cité du Vin opens its doors to the world, and Tour d'Argent's old duck press finds a new home Unfiltered: The Sommelier Behind David Schwimmer's Role on AMC's 'Feed the Beast' (Wine Spectator)

Sonoma State University Breaks Ground on New Home for Wine Business Institute (Wine Spectator)

The Wine Spectator Learning Center will serve more than 600 students studying about the wine industry Sonoma State University Breaks Ground on New Home for Wine Business Institute (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Moderate Wine Consumption May Help Alzheimer’s Disease Patients (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 1 juin 2016

Researchers find mortality rate lower for those who drink 2 to 3 glasses a day; also, a mixed health message for women Health Watch: Moderate Wine Consumption May Help Alzheimer’s Disease Patients (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Sesame Calamari With Red Cabbage and Grapefruit Salad (Wine Spectator)

mardi 31 mai 2016

Capture the flavors of summer with this bright, nutty seafood dish and a crisp white 8 & $20 Recipe: Sesame Calamari With Red Cabbage and Grapefruit Salad (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Christian Moueix's 30 Years as the Face of Napa's Dominus Estate (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 26 mai 2016

Plus, Congress recognizes the Judgment of Paris, Cheech Marin's new Mezcal habit, and bubbly charity efforts from Moët & Chandon and Riunite Unfiltered: Christian Moueix's 30 Years as the Face of Napa's Dominus Estate (Wine Spectator)

Napa Valley Vintners to Host Hong Kong Wine Auction (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 25 mai 2016

The organization behind Auction Napa Valley partners with Christie’s auction house to bring its Premiere Napa Valley sale to China for the first time Napa Valley Vintners to Host Hong Kong Wine Auction (Wine Spectator)

Firm Alleges Rudy Kurniawan Sold It $2.45 Million in Fake Burgundy, and Wine Merchants Helped (Wine Spectator)

mardi 24 mai 2016

Lawsuit accuses collectible wine experts of facilitating the sale of 132 fake bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti; they deny the claims Firm Alleges Rudy Kurniawan Sold It $2.45 Million in Fake Burgundy, and Wine Merchants Helped (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Pork Belly Banh Mi (Wine Spectator)

An indulgent yet fresh-flavored Vietnamese sandwich finds its foil in a Pinot Gris 8 & $20 Recipe: Pork Belly Banh Mi (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Pork Belly Banh Mi (Wine Spectator)

An indulgent yet fresh-flavored Vietnamese sandwich finds its foil in a Pinot Gris 8 & $20 Recipe: Pork Belly Banh Mi (Wine Spectator)

Sotheby’s Scores Big with Bill Koch's $21.9 Million Wine Auction (Wine Spectator)

Billionaire collector offers 20,000 bottles of rarities in a sale that brings in one of the highest wine auction totals in history Sotheby’s Scores Big with Bill Koch's $21.9 Million Wine Auction (Wine Spectator)

Donn Chappellet, Pioneering Vintner of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill, Dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

Leaving Los Angeles for Napa in 1967, Chappellet produced outstanding wine and put an appellation on the map Donn Chappellet, Pioneering Vintner of Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill, Dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Daniel Pernice Brings Italia to Georgia (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 20 mai 2016

At Osteria Mattone, the wine director is expanding the horizons of wine lovers in an Atlanta suburb Sommelier Talk: Daniel Pernice Brings Italia to Georgia (Wine Spectator)

Grilled Striped Bass and White Burgundy for Memorial Day (Wine Spectator)

Ring in summer with a Newport-inspired dish and 14 lively whites Grilled Striped Bass and White Burgundy for Memorial Day (Wine Spectator)

Morley Safer, acclaimed journalist who highlighted red wine’s potential health benefits, dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 19 mai 2016

As a 60 Minutes correspondent, Safer brought news to life; he also introduced Americans to the French Paradox Morley Safer, acclaimed journalist who highlighted red wine’s potential health benefits, dies at 84 (Wine Spectator)

Recent Wine Auctions Show Why Hart Davis Hart Is Top Domestic House (Wine Spectator)

Focused on the American market, the 2015 domestic sales leader hosted a blockbuster Burgundy sale in April Recent Wine Auctions Show Why Hart Davis Hart Is Top Domestic House (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Mouton Cadet Serves the Celebs of Cannes (Wine Spectator)

Plus, behind the scenes at Bill Koch's Sotheby's wine auction, and Napa's Scarecrow chases off an embezzling bookkeeper Unfiltered: Mouton Cadet Serves the Celebs of Cannes (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Deep-Fried Twinkies May Not Be So Bad, but Fish and Red Wine Are Much Better (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 18 mai 2016

Plus, a team of researchers head to three bars to test whether alcohol really makes people more attractive Health Watch: Deep-Fried Twinkies May Not Be So Bad, but Fish and Red Wine Are Much Better (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Deep-Fried Twinkies May Not Be So Bad, but Fish and Red Wine Are Much Better (Wine Spectator)

Plus, a team of researchers head to three bars to test whether alcohol really makes people more attractive Health Watch: Deep-Fried Twinkies May Not Be So Bad, but Fish and Red Wine Are Much Better (Wine Spectator)

Reaching for Wine Ritual (Wine Spectator)

mardi 17 mai 2016

One of wine's secret pleasures is anticipation Reaching for Wine Ritual (Wine Spectator)

Silicon Valley Investment Firm Buys Majority Stake in Napa's Far Niente Wine Estates (Wine Spectator)

GI Partners, which owns a controlling share of Duckhorn, has invested in the company founded by Gil Nickel Silicon Valley Investment Firm Buys Majority Stake in Napa's Far Niente Wine Estates (Wine Spectator)

8 Great Family-Owned Restaurants With a Tradition of Wine (Wine Spectator)

At these spots, wine and dining are close to home 8 Great Family-Owned Restaurants With a Tradition of Wine (Wine Spectator)

Aimé Guibert, Outspoken Champion of Quality Wine in France's Languedoc, Dies at 91 (Wine Spectator)

lundi 16 mai 2016

Founder of Mas de Daumas Gassac showed that the southern region's hillsides could produce outstanding wine Aimé Guibert, Outspoken Champion of Quality Wine in France's Languedoc, Dies at 91 (Wine Spectator)

Jackson Family Wines Buys Sonoma's Copain (Wine Spectator)

Deal marks second purchase of a notable Pinot Noir producer in a month for the company Jackson Family Wines Buys Sonoma's Copain (Wine Spectator)

Santa Barbara Pinot and Chardonnay Star Sandhi Wines Finds New Owner (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 13 mai 2016

Charles Banks' Terroir group sells its stake in Rajat Parr's wine label to Steve Webster of Evening Land Vineyards and Domaine de la Côte Santa Barbara Pinot and Chardonnay Star Sandhi Wines Finds New Owner (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Sabering at the Kentucky Derby with Josh Duhamel (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 12 mai 2016

Plus, pop artist Bobbie Grei sings for Gérard Bertrand, and a former NFL QB-turned-vintner faces a trademark challenge Unfiltered: Sabering at the Kentucky Derby with Josh Duhamel (Wine Spectator)

Lights! Camera! Pour! Video Contest! Wine Spectator's 10th Annual Contest (Wine Spectator)

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Sicily Wine Innovator Giacomo Rallo Dies at 79 (Wine Spectator)

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2015 Bordeaux: Wine Futures Prices and Analysis (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 11 mai 2016

The vintage is promising, but will the prices attract consumers? Our updated price chart reveals the best deals 2015 Bordeaux: Wine Futures Prices and Analysis (Wine Spectator)

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mardi 10 mai 2016

The vintage is promising, but will the prices attract consumers? Our updated price chart reveals the best deals Bordeaux 2015: Wine Futures Prices and Analysis (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20: Cilantro-Lime Mahi Mahi With a Portuguese White (Wine Spectator)

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Sommelier Talk: Rachael Lowe Dreams of Island Wines at Spiaggia (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 6 mai 2016

At Tony Mantuano's storied Chicago restaurant, the wine director is introducing diners to exciting Italian wines finally getting their due Sommelier Talk: Rachael Lowe Dreams of Island Wines at Spiaggia (Wine Spectator)

Buy It Now: EBay Decides It's Time to Sell Wine (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Blushing Actor-Vintner Kyle MacLachlan (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 5 mai 2016

Plus, The Who's Roger Daltrey pops his own Champagne, and 2.5 acres of Cabernet vines stolen in Bordeaux Unfiltered: Blushing Actor-Vintner Kyle MacLachlan (Wine Spectator)

Red Wine and Coffee Are Good for Your Guts, Study Finds (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 4 mai 2016

Researchers find red-wine drinkers have more diverse gut microbiomes, which means better health Red Wine and Coffee Are Good for Your Guts, Study Finds (Wine Spectator)

Two Men Indicted in French Laundry Wine Theft (Wine Spectator)

mardi 3 mai 2016

After nearly $300,000 worth of rare wine turned up in North Carolina, the FBI followed a trail and found not one wine burglary but three Two Men Indicted in French Laundry Wine Theft (Wine Spectator)

How to Proselytize Wine—and Should We? (Wine Spectator)

Everyone knows about wine these days. Or do they? How to Proselytize Wine—and Should We? (Wine Spectator)

How to Proselytize Wine—and Should We? (Wine Spectator)

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A Piece of French Dining and Wine History Up For Sale (Wine Spectator)

lundi 2 mai 2016

La Tour d’Argent, the historic Paris restaurant and wine destination, is auctioning off some of its past tableware, rare old Cognacs and even a silver duck press. A Piece of French Dining and Wine History Up For Sale (Wine Spectator)

Creditors Dispute Ownership of Bankrupt Retailer Premier Cru's Wine (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 29 avril 2016

A trustee plans to sell off the California store's 6,000 cases of wine stocks, but some customers argue their property is being taken Creditors Dispute Ownership of Bankrupt Retailer Premier Cru's Wine (Wine Spectator)

Mother's Day Pasta Primavera From a Mother-Daughter Cooking Duo (Wine Spectator)

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Frost Strikes France's Burgundy and Loire Wine Regions (Wine Spectator)

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Lake County Wine Pioneer Orville Magoon Dies at 87 (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 28 avril 2016

The founder of Guenoc Estate Vineyards and Winery built a promising foundation for the area Lake County Wine Pioneer Orville Magoon Dies at 87 (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: New Wines for Drew Barrymore, Christie Brinkley (Wine Spectator)

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A Journey Through the World of Great Wine at the 2016 Grand Tour (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 27 avril 2016

Wine Spectator's 15th annual tasting series kicked off in style in New York A Journey Through the World of Great Wine at the 2016 Grand Tour (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Crepes (Wine Spectator)

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At Home With Restaurateur Donatella Arpaia (Wine Spectator)

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Will Americans Buy 2015 Bordeaux Futures? (Wine Spectator)

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8 & $20 Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Crepes (Wine Spectator)

mardi 26 avril 2016

Turn leftovers into an elegant dish, top with an indulgent lemon-ricotta sauce and add a lively Italian white 8 & $20 Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Crepes (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Harley Carbery Knows Wine in Vegas (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 22 avril 2016

From Dairy Queen to Grand Award winners, this proud Canadian now champions wine at Aureole Las Vegas Sommelier Talk: Harley Carbery Knows Wine in Vegas (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Mondavi Family's Purple Heart Wines Benefit Veterans (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 21 avril 2016

Plus, chef Jacques Pépin's new charity Pinot Noir, Sotheby's auction will benefit Thomas Jefferson Auditorium in Bordeaux, and Idaho gets a new AVA Unfiltered: Mondavi Family's Purple Heart Wines Benefit Veterans (Wine Spectator)

Foley Family Wines Buys Stryker Sonoma (Wine Spectator)

Bill Foley, owner of Chalone, Chalk Hill and Sebastiani, will rename it Foley Sonoma; his daughter will be winemaker Foley Family Wines Buys Stryker Sonoma (Wine Spectator)

Veni Vidi Vino! Italy's Wine Fair Draws a Global Crowd (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 20 avril 2016

Vinitaly and OperaWine put wine at the center of Verona in April Veni, Vidi … Vino! Italy's Wine Fair Draws a Global Crowd (Wine Spectator)

Wine Auctioneer Acker Merrall & Condit in Talks with Potential Chinese Partner (Wine Spectator)

mardi 19 avril 2016

Hong Kong's Madison Wine Holdings is looking to buy a 45 percent stake in the auction house Wine Auctioneer Acker Merrall & Condit in Talks with Potential Chinese Partner (Wine Spectator)

Purchasing Pinot: Washington's Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Buys Sonoma's Patz & Hall (Wine Spectator)

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Wine Terroir Is All Just Myths You See (Wine Spectator)

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11 Capital Wine Lists To Try in Washington D.C. (Wine Spectator)

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California Winemaker Denis Malbec Dies in Car Accident (Wine Spectator)

lundi 18 avril 2016

Born into a winemaking family at Château Latour, the enologist embraced California wine, working in Sonoma and Napa California Winemaker Denis Malbec Dies in Car Accident (Wine Spectator)

Jackson Family Wines Acquires Oregon's Penner-Ash Wine Cellars (Wine Spectator)

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Star Sommelier Kevin Vogt Leaving Emeril Lagasse's Restaurants To Open Napa Valley Wine Store (Wine Spectator)

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Shibumi Knoll Winery Owner Don Ross Dies At 74 (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 15 avril 2016

A NASA engineer turned vintner, Ross found success in Napa Valley with Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon Shibumi Knoll Winery Owner Don Ross Dies At 74 (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: John Oliver Picks Fight With Long Island Wine (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 14 avril 2016

Plus, a photographer shows what happens when beautiful people drink three glasses of wine, and Burgundy fraudsters are convicted Unfiltered: John Oliver Picks Fight With Long Island Wine (Wine Spectator)

Marchesi di Barolo Winery Acquires Barbaresco Producer Cascina Bruciata (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 13 avril 2016

The historic Barolo wine producer expands its holdings in nearby Barbaresco Marchesi di Barolo Winery Acquires Barbaresco Producer Cascina Bruciata (Wine Spectator)

Amateur Winemaker Develops Solution For Making Wine Smell Even Better (Wine Spectator)

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8 & $20 Recipe: Chicken Piccata With a Lemony Austrian White (Wine Spectator)

mardi 12 avril 2016

A spicy, fruity Grüner Veltliner enhances a classic recipe 8 & $20 Recipe: Chicken Piccata With a Lemony Austrian White (Wine Spectator)

Etienne Hugel, Dynamic Champion of Alsatian Wine, Dies at 57 (Wine Spectator)

lundi 11 avril 2016

Tireless and wickedly funny, Hugel was the public face of his family’s winery as it grew globally Etienne Hugel, Dynamic Champion of Alsatian Wine, Dies at 57 (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Robby Younes of Grand Award–Winning Restaurant Latour (Wine Spectator)

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Grilled Branzino Recipe and 16 Kosher Wines for Passover (Wine Spectator)

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Etienne Hugel, Dynamic Champion of Alsatian Wine, Dies at 57 (Wine Spectator)

samedi 9 avril 2016

Tireless and wickedly funny, Hugel was the public face of his family’s winery as it grew globally Etienne Hugel, Dynamic Champion of Alsatian Wine, Dies at 57 (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Robby Younes of Grand Award–Winning Restaurant Latour (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 8 avril 2016

The son of a Lebanese general and protégé of an ambitious Bordeaux-phile is on a quest to build the biggest wine list in America Sommelier Talk: Robby Younes of Grand Award–Winning Restaurant Latour (Wine Spectator)

Grilled Branzino Recipe and 16 Kosher Wines for Passover (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Mad-As-Hell French Winemakers Take (Spanish Wine) to the Streets (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 7 avril 2016

Plus, counterfeit-buster Bill Koch auctions off his (authenticated) wines and the Obamas drink Catena Zapata in Argentina Unfiltered: Mad-As-Hell French Winemakers Take (Spanish Wine) to the Streets (Wine Spectator)

Australia's Innocent Bystander Wines Sold (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 6 avril 2016

Yarra Valley Vintner Phil Sexton sells volume brand to Brown Brothers to focus on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay label Giant Steps Australia's Innocent Bystander Wines Sold (Wine Spectator)

Constellation Buys The Prisoner Wine Company for $285 Million (Wine Spectator)

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Louis Latour, Former President of Burgundy Winery Maison Louis Latour, Dies at 83 (Wine Spectator)

mardi 5 avril 2016

Tenth generation to run the wine firm was not afraid to follow his vision or take on controversy Louis Latour, Former President of Burgundy Winery Maison Louis Latour, Dies at 83 (Wine Spectator)

Barbara Richards, Cofounder of Napa’s Paloma Vineyards, Dies at 83 (Wine Spectator)

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Is Chenin Blanc the Great Forgotten Grape? (Wine Spectator)

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Wally's Auctions Division Puts Sale on Hold While It Looks For A Partner (Wine Spectator)

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What's the Future for the U.K.'s Wine Industry? New Study Finds Climate Change Brings Both Promise and Risk (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 1 avril 2016

While warming temperatures benefit English wine quality, expanding vineyard regions face threats from heavy rains, frosts What's the Future for the U.K.'s Wine Industry? New Study Finds Climate Change Brings Both Promise and Risk (Wine Spectator)

Arizona Passes Consumer-Friendly Winery Direct Shipping Law (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Italy Activates Wine-Fermenting Robots (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 31 mars 2016

Plus, Champale beer survives Champagne suit, Kuvée set to compete with Coravin, and an English gin born in French vineyards Unfiltered: Italy Activates Wine-Fermenting Robots (Wine Spectator)

Wine Comes to Myanmar (Wine Spectator)

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Protecting Health or Spreading Fear? The Battle Over GMO Labeling Goes National (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 30 mars 2016

After chefs help block a bill before the U.S. Senate, a Vermont law mandating that products with genetically modified ingredients contain labels will take effect Protecting Health or Spreading Fear? The Battle Over GMO Labeling Goes National (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Arctic Char With Orange-Scented Fennel and Onions (Wine Spectator)

mardi 29 mars 2016

An Italian white adds depth to this tasty, healthy fish recipe 8 & $20 Recipe: Arctic Char With Orange-Scented Fennel and Onions (Wine Spectator)

Château Margaux Director Paul Pontallier Dies (Wine Spectator)

lundi 28 mars 2016

Winemaker helped revitalize the famed Bordeaux first-growth Château Margaux Director Paul Pontallier Dies (Wine Spectator)

NASA and Harvard Experts Find Climate Change Has Fundamentally Altered French Wine Harvests (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 25 mars 2016

Rising temperatures have improved quality in recent decades, but have also changed the relationship between rain and vine, suggesting loomingtrouble NASA and Harvard Experts Find Climate Change Has Fundamentally Altered French Wine Harvests (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Daniel McCullough of Napa's Oenotri (Wine Spectator)

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Unfiltered: Mouton Cadet Taps Robert Trent Jones Jr. for Ryder Cup Label (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 24 mars 2016

Plus, the Dallas Cowboys lasso Concha y Toro, Bordeaux's newest export market is outer space, a mega-restaurateur becomes the 'Billion Dollar Buyer,' and more Unfiltered: Mouton Cadet Taps Robert Trent Jones Jr. for Ryder Cup Label (Wine Spectator)

California Court Dismisses Arsenic Lawsuit Against Wineries (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 23 mars 2016

The suit claiming 83 California wine brands contain dangerous levels of arsenic has been settled in wineries' favor, but plaintiffs' lawyers vow to fight on California Court Dismisses Arsenic Lawsuit Against Wineries (Wine Spectator)

Winemaker Henri Bonneau, Dean of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dies at 78 (Wine Spectator)

mardi 22 mars 2016

60-year Rhône veteran's small-production cuvées were among the region's most coveted; mentored Domaine St.-Préfert's Isabel Ferrando Winemaker Henri Bonneau, Dean of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dies at 78 (Wine Spectator)

The Wine Club Revolution (Wine Spectator)

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8 & $20 Recipe: Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb With Pomegranate-Mint Bulgur Wheat (Wine Spectator)

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Burgundy's Faiveley Teams Up with Taiwanese Businessman Pierre Chen in Musigny (Wine Spectator)

lundi 21 mars 2016

Yageo CEO provides the money for Faiveley's recent purchase of a quarter-acre of the grand cru vineyard Burgundy's Faiveley Teams Up with Taiwanese Businessman Pierre Chen in Musigny (Wine Spectator)

Slow-Cooked Rib Eye Steaks With Green Garlic Butter for an Easter Feast (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 18 mars 2016

Charleston chef Sean Brock shares a spring holiday meal. Plus, 14 California Cabernets and Pinots under $40 Slow-Cooked Rib Eye Steaks With Green Garlic Butter for an Easter Feast (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Actors Matthew Goode, Matthew Rhys Star on 'The Wine Show' (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 17 mars 2016

Plus, Blackberry Farm names its next proprietor, Valley Fire Relief auction to benefit Lake County, and Marin County wine pioneer Susan Pey dies at 52 Unfiltered: Actors Matthew Goode, Matthew Rhys Star on 'The Wine Show' (Wine Spectator)

Wine Compound Resveratrol's Latest Role: Killer of Leukemia Cells (Wine Spectator)

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An Elevated Wine Cellar (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 16 mars 2016

Paul Tribolet's wine collection nests on the fourth floor of a former print factory An Elevated Wine Cellar (Wine Spectator)

What Makes Fine Wine Different? It's Not a Sure Thing (Wine Spectator)

mardi 15 mars 2016

Why fine wine really is different What Makes Fine Wine Different? It's Not a Sure Thing (Wine Spectator)

12 Superstar Wine Lists in Los Angeles (Wine Spectator)

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Sommelier Talk: Brahm Callahan of Boston's Grill 23 & Bar (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 11 mars 2016

This Master Sommelier is making waves with his creative take on a steak house wine list Sommelier Talk: Brahm Callahan of Boston's Grill 23 & Bar (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: 'Unbreakable' to Table: Tituss Pinot Noir Debuts (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 10 mars 2016

Plus, country music star Zac Brown's new wine label, and the Champagne trademark police can't stop a Spanish soda brand Unfiltered: 'Unbreakable' to Table: Tituss Pinot Noir Debuts (Wine Spectator)

A $1 Million Golf Shot for Charity (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 9 mars 2016

Golf pro Rickie Fowler hits a hole in one at Ernie Els' charity tournament benefiting Els for Autism A $1 Million Golf Shot for Charity (Wine Spectator)

Health Watch: Researchers Find Weighty Evidence of Wine's Brain Benefits (Wine Spectator)

mardi 8 mars 2016

An analysis of numerous studies says polyphenols help brain function; plus, more proof that moderate consumption helps hearts Health Watch: Researchers Find Weighty Evidence of Wine's Brain Benefits (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Springtime Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Tabbouleh Salad (Wine Spectator)

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Painting, Sipping and Selling Wine (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 4 mars 2016

Wine companies are reaching new consumers, particularly young women, at paint 'n' sip events Painting, Sipping and Selling Wine (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Everybody Loves the Drake, but Will They Love His Whiskey? (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 3 mars 2016

Plus, could angry vintners interrupt the Tour de France? Chef Tom Colicchio takes on GMOs, and a very special vintage for a longtime wine importer Unfiltered: Everybody Loves the Drake, but Will They Love His Whiskey? (Wine Spectator)

New Heights in Winemaking (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 2 mars 2016

Two ambitious vintners have planted a vineyard atop a Brooklyn warehouse New Heights in Winemaking (Wine Spectator)

Seeking Wine's New Classics (Wine Spectator)

mardi 1 mars 2016

The beginnings of a list of possible candidates Seeking Wine's New Classics (Wine Spectator)

Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan’s Stake in Burgundy Vineyards Is Sold (Wine Spectator)

lundi 29 février 2016

Vintner Etienne de Montille has purchased convicted felon's shares in vineyard partnership from the U.S. government Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan’s Stake in Burgundy Vineyards Is Sold (Wine Spectator)

Blackberry Farm Proprietor Sam Beall Dies at 39 (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 26 février 2016

Son of Ruby Tuesday founder built one of the world's top food-and-wine destinations in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains Blackberry Farm Proprietor Sam Beall Dies at 39 (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Renzo Rapacioli of Barbetta (Wine Spectator)

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Gallo Inks Distribution Deal with Barolo's Renato Ratti Winery (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 25 février 2016

Top Piedmont producer will join Gallo's growing luxury import group Gallo Inks Distribution Deal with Barolo's Renato Ratti Winery (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: New Wine Workout: Pick Up a Bottle and Get Fit (Wine Spectator)

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China's Internet Billionaire Buys Bordeaux Wine Château for More Than $16 Million (Wine Spectator)

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Is California Wine Poisoning You With Arsenic? Scientists Say No, Lawyers Say Yes (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 24 février 2016

New research finds that even the wines named in a class-action lawsuit would be safe to drink, but the case continues Is California Wine Poisoning You With Arsenic? Scientists Say No, Lawyers Say Yes (Wine Spectator)

Tuck Beckstoffer Wines Buys Napa Valley's Dancing Hares Vineyard (Wine Spectator)

mardi 23 février 2016

The second generation of the Beckstoffer family finds a new home for his labels, will continue making Dancing Hares wines Tuck Beckstoffer Wines Buys Napa Valley's Dancing Hares Vineyard (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: French Onion Filet Mignon and Syrah (Wine Spectator)

Get two meals in one out of a traditional soup turned into a steak sauce 8 & $20 Recipe: French Onion Filet Mignon and Syrah (Wine Spectator)

Peter Mondavi, Napa Valley Wine Pioneer, Dies at 101 (Wine Spectator)

dimanche 21 février 2016

Winemaker led Charles Krug Winery, first with brother Robert's help, then on his own, for more than five decades Peter Mondavi, Napa Valley Wine Pioneer, Dies at 101 (Wine Spectator)

OperaWine 2016 Showcases 100 Top Italian Wineries (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 19 février 2016

A tasting of great wines, organized by Wine Spectator, headlines this spring's Vinitaly wine fair in Verona OperaWine 2016 Showcases 100 Top Italian Wineries (Wine Spectator)

Southern Rhône's Cairanne Village Elevated to 'Cru' Status (Wine Spectator)

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Napa's Realm Cellars Purchases Hartwell Estate's Winery (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 18 février 2016

Bob Hartwell looks to step back while Realm's Juan Mercado finds a permanent home in Stags Leap Napa's Realm Cellars Purchases Hartwell Estate's Winery (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Stephen Colbert, Fred Armisen Review Foghat Wines on 'The Late Show' (Wine Spectator)

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An Open Letter to Wine Lovers: What Do You Want From Wine? (Wine Spectator)

mardi 16 février 2016

It's a simple question. Or is it? An Open Letter to Wine Lovers: What Do You Want From Wine? (Wine Spectator)

13 Restaurants for Après-Ski Wine Bliss (Wine Spectator)

After hitting the slopes, chill out with a glass at these restaurants 13 Restaurants for Après-Ski Wine Bliss (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Maria Papp of Detroit's Rattlesnake Club (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 12 février 2016

This somm grew up stomping grapes in Hungary and now introduces French auto execs to Michigan pours Sommelier Talk: Maria Papp of Detroit's Rattlesnake Club (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator Releases Free App for Values (Wine Spectator)

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Scientists Gain New Understanding of Vine-Killing Pierce's Disease (Wine Spectator)

But in California's Central Valley, vintners are facing a growing problem Scientists Gain New Understanding of Vine-Killing Pierce's Disease (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Backstage at the Oscars with Piper-Heidsieck (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 11 février 2016

Plus, Fabio woos lonely Valentines with Dom Pérignon, more juicy details from retailer Premier Cru's bankruptcy proceedings, and wine regions take to the Web with new wine-themed domain names Unfiltered: Backstage at the Oscars with Piper-Heidsieck (Wine Spectator)

From Wine to Chocolate, With Love (Wine Spectator)

Learn how to better taste and pair for Valentine’s Day From Wine to Chocolate, With Love (Wine Spectator)

Federal Ponzi Scheme Investigation Follows Bankruptcy for Beleaguered Wine Retailer (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 10 février 2016

While FBI considers subpoenas, Premier Cru’s president files for personal bankruptcy as well Federal Ponzi Scheme Investigation Follows Bankruptcy for Beleaguered Wine Retailer (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: White Wine–Steamed Mussels With Beans and Vegetables (Wine Spectator)

mardi 9 février 2016

A dry Chenin Blanc enhances shellfish and hearty root veggies 8 & $20 Recipe: White Wine–Steamed Mussels With Beans and Vegetables (Wine Spectator)

Giacomo Tachis, Leader of Renaissance in Italian Wines, Dies at 82 (Wine Spectator)

lundi 8 février 2016

Father of modern winemaking in Italy made Tignanello, Sassicaia, Solaia Giacomo Tachis, Leader of Renaissance in Italian Wines, Dies at 82 (Wine Spectator)

Foley Family Wines Buys Chalone Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

Diageo sells historic Monterey County winery and its 240 acres of vines as it retreats from wine Foley Family Wines Buys Chalone Vineyards (Wine Spectator)

White Truffle and Cheese Risotto for Valentine's Day (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 5 février 2016

Spoil your sweetheart with luxury ingredients and 14 Italian reds and sparklers White Truffle and Cheese Risotto for Valentine's Day (Wine Spectator)

Napa's Peju Acquires Acacia Vineyard and Winery Facility from Diageo (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 4 février 2016

Deal gives Rutherford producer a new winery in Carneros; Peju plans to start new wine label there Napa's Peju Acquires Acacia Vineyard and Winery Facility from Diageo (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Grad Students Battle for Left Bank Bordeaux Cup (Wine Spectator)

Plus, Naples Winter Wine Festival raises $11.1 million, 'Thirsty Dragon' wins the André Simon Award, a Michigan wine distributor pitches in clean water for Flint, Burgundy's Erwan Faiveley sets sail, and more Unfiltered: Grad Students Battle for Left Bank Bordeaux Cup (Wine Spectator)

Tapping the Potential of Wine in Kegs (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 3 février 2016

Restaurants and wineries increasingly see wine on tap as the future of by-the-glass service Tapping the Potential of Wine in Kegs (Wine Spectator)

The Youngest Millennial Just Turned 21. What Does That Mean for Wine? (Wine Spectator)

mardi 2 février 2016

Two in-depth looks at the American wine market offer a glimpse of how young drinkers, now the largest segment of wine drinkers, are driving trends The Youngest Millennial Just Turned 21. What Does That Mean for Wine? (Wine Spectator)

When Wine Enthusiasm Becomes Obsession: The Line Between Nudnik and Knowing (Wine Spectator)

It's a fine line. Have you crossed it? When Wine Enthusiasm Becomes Obsession: The Line Between Nudnik and Knowing (Wine Spectator)

Italian Police Uncover Counterfeit Champagne Scheme (Wine Spectator)

Raid finds thousands of bottles of cheap bubbly labeled as Moët & Chandon; investigation is ongoing Italian Police Uncover Counterfeit Champagne Scheme (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: David Gordon of Tribeca Grill (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 29 janvier 2016

The veteran wine director has helped shape the New York City wine scene for almost three decades Sommelier Talk: David Gordon of Tribeca Grill (Wine Spectator)

22 Wine Picks and Party Snack Recipes for Super Bowl 50 (Wine Spectator)

Recipes from Charlotte and Denver chefs, plus 22 value wines from Sonoma County 22 Wine Picks and Party Snack Recipes for Super Bowl 50 (Wine Spectator)

Common Market Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Bacon (Wine Spectator)

Common Market Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Bacon (Wine Spectator)

Napa Winemaker Rudy von Strasser Finds a New Home (Wine Spectator)

Vintner purchases Lava Vine winery in Calistoga, where he will make his von Strasser Cabernets and add Lava Vine's diverse lineup to his portfolio Napa Winemaker Rudy von Strasser Finds a New Home (Wine Spectator)

Washington’s Seven Hills Winery Sold for $5.75 Million (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 28 janvier 2016

Crimson Wine Group adds Walla Walla pioneer to a portfolio that includes Seghesio and Pine Ridge Washington’s Seven Hills Winery Sold for $5.75 Million (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered Prophecy Fulfilled! Kim and Kanye to Make Wine (Wine Spectator)

Plus, wine country gears up for the Super Bowl, stolen Rhône wines recovered, controversial Bordeaux vintner convicted of fraud, and more Unfiltered Prophecy Fulfilled! Kim and Kanye to Make Wine (Wine Spectator)

Winemakers in South Africa's Stellenbosch Assess Wildfire Damage (Wine Spectator)

Exclusive images of the blaze; With dozens of acres destroyed, top wineries face a small crop and financial challenges Winemakers in South Africa's Stellenbosch Assess Wildfire Damage (Wine Spectator)

Global Wine Auctions Fall 2 Percent in 2015 (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 27 janvier 2016

A big drop in London and a slide in Hong Kong were buttressed by a 27 percent gain in New York Global Wine Auctions Fall 2 Percent in 2015 (Wine Spectator)

Winemaker Joey Tensley Buys Colson Canyon Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley (Wine Spectator)

Sale gives Santa Barbara vintner and his wife Jennifer control of 16 acres of vines on a rugged 115-acre property Winemaker Joey Tensley Buys Colson Canyon Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley (Wine Spectator)

Red Wine Is Romantic for a Reason: Scientists Find It Prevents Erectile Dysfunction (Wine Spectator)

Researchers find that flavonoid-rich foods such as red wine, berries and citrus may lower the risk of erectile dysfunction Red Wine Is Romantic for a Reason: Scientists Find It Prevents Erectile Dysfunction (Wine Spectator)

Château Pontet-Canet Owners Buy Robin Williams' Napa Wine Estate (Wine Spectator)

mardi 26 janvier 2016

Bordeaux's Tesseron family purchases Villa Sorriso on Mount Veeder for a reported $18.1 million Château Pontet-Canet Owners Buy Robin Williams' Napa Wine Estate (Wine Spectator)

8 & $20 Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders (Wine Spectator)

Spice up your game-day get-togethers, or any winter meal, with this savory sandwich and a sparkler 8 & $20 Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders (Wine Spectator)

10 Touchdown Restaurants for Super Bowl Sunday (Wine Spectator)

When it comes to wine, these San Francisco Bay-Area restaurants run the field 10 Touchdown Restaurants for Super Bowl Sunday (Wine Spectator)

Two of America's Largest Wine Wholesalers Are Merging. Does that Mean More Expensive Wine? (Wine Spectator)

lundi 25 janvier 2016

A few retailers and wineries worry that the Southern and Glazer's deal could raise wine prices—most industry insiders say that won't happen Two of America's Largest Wine Wholesalers Are Merging. Does that Mean More Expensive Wine? (Wine Spectator)

Could Bad Vibrations Thwart Sex Lives of Vine-Threatening Leafhoppers? (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 21 janvier 2016

Plus, Bordeaux's Château La Croix falls victim to wine thieves, and Monticello Vineyards' Jay Corley dies Could Bad Vibrations Thwart Sex Lives of Vine-Threatening Leafhoppers? (Wine Spectator)

Wildfires Threaten Vineyards in South Africa's Stellenbosch (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 20 janvier 2016

Winemakers battled the blaze overnight on Simonsberg mountain, with some reporting damage to vines Wildfires Threaten Vineyards in South Africa's Stellenbosch (Wine Spectator)

Michel Chapoutier Buys Provence Wine Estate (Wine Spectator)

Prominent Rhône winemaker sees potential in Provençal rosé, adding Château des Ferrages to his firm's diverse portfolio Michel Chapoutier Buys Provence Wine Estate (Wine Spectator)

At Home With Will Guidara (Wine Spectator)

The Eleven Madison Park owner's apartment marries sophistication and playfulness At Home With Will Guidara (Wine Spectator)

FBI Looking Into Complaints Against California Wine Merchant (Wine Spectator)

mardi 19 janvier 2016

Premier Cru owes nearly $70 million to wine consumers. Was it a bad business model or something worse? FBI Looking Into Complaints Against California Wine Merchant (Wine Spectator)

The Southern-Glazer's Wine Distributor Merger: Déjà Vu All Over Again (Wine Spectator)

The delightful contradiction of American wine marketing The Southern-Glazer's Wine Distributor Merger: Déjà Vu All Over Again (Wine Spectator)

Sommelier Talk: Richard Matuszczak of La Toque (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 15 janvier 2016

This witty Napa wine director's wine pairing skills are no joke Sommelier Talk: Richard Matuszczak of La Toque (Wine Spectator)

Exclusive: Treasury Wine Estates Launches New Luxury Portfolio (Wine Spectator)

Treasury Chateau & Estate will import top European wines once handled by Diageo Exclusive: Treasury Wine Estates Launches New Luxury Portfolio (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered: Will Jennifer Lawrence Put Down the Cabernet for Awards Season Bubbly? (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 14 janvier 2016

Plus, the case of the DRC that walked off the dock, Burgundy's pesticide mandates weakened by court ruling, and the U.S. wine industry dodges WTO-sanctioned tariffs Unfiltered: Will Jennifer Lawrence Put Down the Cabernet for Awards Season Bubbly? (Wine Spectator)

Wines to Buy if You Win the Powerball Jackpot (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 13 janvier 2016

What could you get with $1 billion? We asked Wine Spectator's editors to pick the wines they'd splurge on if they won the lottery Wines to Buy if You Win the Powerball Jackpot (Wine Spectator)

Proscuitto and Burrata Pizza With a Fresh Italian White (Wine Spectator)

mardi 12 janvier 2016

Forget delivery—making pizza at home is satisfying, simple and delicious Proscuitto and Burrata Pizza With a Fresh Italian White (Wine Spectator)

Rosemount Founder Robert Oatley Dies (Wine Spectator)

lundi 11 janvier 2016

Vintner helped spark America's Australian wine boom in the 1990s Rosemount Founder Robert Oatley Dies (Wine Spectator)

Troubled California Wine Retailer Files for Bankruptcy (Wine Spectator)

Premier Cru owes customers almost $70 million for wines it never delivered Troubled California Wine Retailer Files for Bankruptcy (Wine Spectator)

U.K. Health Authorities Dismiss Red Wine's Health Benefits as 'An Old Wives Tale' (Wine Spectator)

vendredi 8 janvier 2016

New guidelines call any amount of alcohol unsafe; new U.S. recommendations support moderate drinking, however U.K. Health Authorities Dismiss Red Wine's Health Benefits as 'An Old Wives Tale' (Wine Spectator)

Napa and Sonoma Vintners See a Surge in Vine-Killing Pierce's Disease (Wine Spectator)

Thousands of vines were uprooted in 2015, raising fears that warm weather is allowing the disease to spread Napa and Sonoma Vintners See a Surge in Vine-Killing Pierce's Disease (Wine Spectator)

Unfiltered's 2016 Predictions (Wine Spectator)

jeudi 7 janvier 2016

Unfiltered raises the curtain to reveal all of this year’s wine stories so outrageous they have to be true. We couldn’t make this stuff up. (Or did we?) Unfiltered's 2016 Predictions (Wine Spectator)

Harry Mariani, Pioneering Importer and Champion of Italian Wine, Dies at 78 (Wine Spectator)

mercredi 6 janvier 2016

Alongside his brother, the former Banfi president brought both Riunite and Banfi Brunello di Montalcino to America Harry Mariani, Pioneering Importer and Champion of Italian Wine, Dies at 78 (Wine Spectator)

In Deepest Provence (Wine Spectator)

An 18th-century stone barn keeps Peter Thustrup's trophy wines in ideal condition In Deepest Provence (Wine Spectator)

Winery Cofounded by 'Bachelor' Star Purchased by Canadian Wine Family (Wine Spectator)

mardi 5 janvier 2016

The owners of Lake Sonoma and Valley of the Moon expand their California presence with Envolve Winery Cofounded by 'Bachelor' Star Purchased by Canadian Wine Family (Wine Spectator)

Where's the Wine Excitement Right Now? (Wine Spectator)

All righty, it's 2016. The future has arrived Where's the Wine Excitement Right Now? (Wine Spectator)

Top Wine Stories of 2015 (Wine Spectator)

Arsenic in wine?! A $315 million bet on a Pinot Noir brand. Wildfires, theft, fraud, lawsuits … it all made for a dramatic year Top Wine Stories of 2015 (Wine Spectator)

Facing Irate Consumers and Possible Bankruptcy, California Wine Store Closes Its Doors (Wine Spectator)

lundi 4 janvier 2016

With 11 customers suing over undelivered wines, Premier Cru claims it is transitioning to online sales only Facing Irate Consumers and Possible Bankruptcy, California Wine Store Closes Its Doors (Wine Spectator)