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Donald Patz and Harry Hamlin took to the stage at the Sonoma County Wine Celebration to promote their auction lot.

Sonoma County Wine Celebration Raises $1.6 Million for Children's Charities

Top lots at the annual event featured dinner with actor Harry Hamlin, luxury vacations and loads of wine

Tim Fish

Oct 2, 2024

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown joined <em>Wine Spectator</em>'s James Molesworth on the newest episode of <em>Straight Talk<em>.</em></em>

Straight Talk Episode 26: Harvest Reality Check with Thomas Rivers Brown

The Napa Cabernet superstar and his dozens of prestigious clients are working overtime with harvest 2024 in high gear; Brown took a break to tell us what harvest is really like …

Robert Taylor

Sep 30, 2024

The modern Napa Valley wine industry has depended on visitors to taste the wines and see the terroir in person.

More Than 3.7 Million Annual Visitors Help Napa Valley Rebound from the Pandemic

The survey conducted by the local tourism council found visitors almost reached pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and those guests are younger and more diverse

Mitch Frank

Sep 26, 2024

For his winning entry, Jacobson has again earned two full weekend passes to Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience.

‘I Just Want a Zinfandel’ Wins Wine Spectator’s 2024 Video Contest

Steve Jacobson makes it a hat trick with his third straight win, a “Hall of Fame”-level accomplishment for the publication’s annual reader video showcase

Julia Larson

Sep 25, 2024

Winery executive and Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was one of several bidders who scooped up Vintage assets at the sale.

Foley and Other Companies Buy Vintage Wine Estates Brands at Bankruptcy Auction

Multiple brands like Clos Pegase, Girard, B.R. Cohn and Swanson Vineyards went on the auction block

Sep 20, 2024

Neil Empson, right, founded Empson & Co. with his wife Maria, left, and later handed off the CEO position to his daughter Tara, center.

Neil Empson, Pioneering Importer of Italian Wine, Dies at 85

A believer in quality wines from across the Italian peninsula, the New Zealander built an impressive company and legacy

Bruce Sanderson

Sep 19, 2024

Senior editor Mitch Frank has inspected six restaurants that went on to win Grand Awards.

A Grand Kind of Crazy

Achieving a Grand Award is its own kind of passion project for restaurateurs

Mitch Frank

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

In tasting aged verticals of reds from across the West Coast, senior editor Tim Fish has discovered wines that are still blossoming.

Worth the Wait

Aged wines from Ridge, Ramey and Horsepower show their strength in the cellar

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Star Washington winemaker Christophe Baron, holding a magnum, stirred up the crowd at last month’s Auction of Washington Wines.

Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4.25 Million for Kids’ Healthcare and Wine Research

The 37th auction, held at Chateau Ste. Michelle, featured rare wines and celebrity star power

Kenny Martin

Sep 17, 2024

Lindsay Hoopes believed her small winery was following the rules when it hosted visitors for tastings; then the county fined her.

Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court

Growing grievances against increasing local regulations on tasting room visits, construction and more come to a head

Tim Fish

Sep 6, 2024

Bazaar Mar blends molecular gastronomy and staples of José Andrés’ repertoire, like in this Maine lobster with lobster salpicon and a oyster mushroom "sea anemone."

Chef José Andrés Debuts Bazaar Mar on the Las Vegas Strip

The new concept features elaborate seafood dishes and top-notch Spanish wines. Plus, a Texas-focused wine destination opens in San Antonio and a Los Angeles go-to says goodbye

Sep 5, 2024

When it comes to <em>terroir</em>-driven wines, those from volcanic regions of the world are among the most expressive, writes senior editor Alison Napjus.

Treading Terroir

Exploring volcanic terroirs across Europe

Alison Napjus

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot leads the way for innovation and experimentation in Bordeaux’s Left Bank, writes senior editor James Molesworth.

Evolution at Beau-Séjour Bécot

Behind the scenes of a Bordeaux house’s recent innovations

James Molesworth

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Could the U.S. government recommend that wineglasses lose their place at the dinner table?

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

The Campaign to Remove Wine from Your Dinner Table

Why is a panel of substance-abuse experts from an agency focused on preventing underage drinking involved in crafting federal dietary guidelines?

Mitch Frank

Sep 3, 2024

James Molesworth hosts Kistler winemaker Jason Kesner on episode 25 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast.

Straight Talk Episode 25: Crushing It Softly at Kistler Vineyards

The man behind Sonoma's renowned Kistler Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs talks growing up in wine country, Robert Mondavi's favorite donuts and farming "softly"

Robert Taylor

Aug 30, 2024

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