Napa Valley Fruit Versus Napa Valley Wine (Wine Spectator)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)