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James MacPhail tasting Pinot Noir from a barrel during his work at The Calling winery.

Exclusive: Winemaker James MacPhail Buys Back MacPhail Family Wines

Hess Persson sells the Northern California Pinot Noir boutique brand back to its founder 13 years after acquiring it

MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 27, 2024

Chef Curtis Stone says closing Maude will give him more time to spend with his family, from left: Hudson Stone, Lindsay Price, Curtis Stone and Emerson Stone.

Curtis Stone to Close Maude in Beverly Hills

The beloved tasting-menu destination will make room for the Pie Room by Curtis Stone. Plus, Grand Award winner Picasso says farewell and a new opening in Nashville

Aug 22, 2024

The Poetry Inn occupies a hillside above the Poetry Vineyard, with sweeping views of the heart of Napa Valley.

Napa Valley’s Poetry Inn Has a New Owner

Cliff Lede has sold the boutique Stags Leap hotel to PA Capital Management, owner of Loco Tequila and the Sullivan Rutherford Estate winery

Chris Cardoso

Aug 20, 2024

Kelly Fleming's namesake winery sits in a prime Napa Valley spot near Calistoga, next door to Jayson Woodbridge's Few and Far Between Estate.

Hundred Acre's Jayson Woodbridge Buys Kelly Fleming Winery in Napa Valley

The 286-acre estate with 12 acres of vines will serve as a new source for the Hundred Acre portfolio; Fleming feels Napa regulations have grown too challenging

Aaron Romano

Aug 19, 2024

The thief had multiple cellars packed with thousands of bottles that he liked to "contemplate."

Grand Cru Wine Theft in Burgundy

A maintenance worker stole thousands of bottles of top wines from several wineries—but apparently never sold or drank a drop

Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 16, 2024

While Argentina may be known for its Malbec, Sangiovese can thrive just as well, with many vineyards dating back to when Italians first immigrated to the country, writes senior editor Aaron Romano.

Italian Roots in Uco Valley

Bira Wines sets out to highlight Sangiovese in Argentina

Aaron Romano

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

While old-vine designation is not a regulated term on wine labels, grapes harvested from these aged plots often have nuances and complexities that are easily detectable in blind tastings, writes senior editor Tim Fish.

That Old-Vine Magic

For Zinfandel, the older the vine, the better the wine

Tim Fish

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

A new study indicates that drinking wine with a meal is the safest way to consume alcohol.

Drinking Wine Does Not Raise Risk of Cancer or Death in Healthy Older Adults

A new study says that even minimal drinking raises the risk of dying, but only in older people with existing health and socioeconomic risks

Kenny Martin

Aug 14, 2024

Château Miraval's rosé is acclaimed, but the fight over who owns the Provençal winery continues to be bitter.

A Fresh Chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie War over Miraval

The Italian wine and spirits giant Campari is now caught in the crosshairs of the fight over who owns the blockbuster rosé brand

Kristen Bieler

Aug 12, 2024

John Fraser offers several twists on steak-house staples at Vermilion Club, including "Bourdain-style" tartare.

John Fraser Gets the Grill Going at Vermilion Club in Boston

The chef embraces steak-house classics at his first Boston restaurant, with robust cocktail and wine programs; plus, the Capital Grille's new Ohio location, and changes at Las Vegas' Bellagio

Aug 8, 2024

Champagne producers try to control supply and demand, but the pandemic made that harder.

SND: A Tale of Two Fizzes

After two years of declines, Champagne sales are stabilizing in the U.S., while Prosecco continues to boom

Daniel Marsteller

Aug 5, 2024

Clos Pegase was one of Vintage Wine Estates' top brands, but the company sold it last year as its stock sank.

What Does Vintage Wine Estates' Bankruptcy Mean for California Wine?

The public company owned more than 60 brands after years of aggressive expansion, but struggled in recent years

Jul 29, 2024

Architect Howard Backen helped define Napa Valley's style, through dozens of buildings that worked with the landscape.

Influential Wine Country Architect Howard Backen Dies at 88

Helping define Napa Valley’s aesthetic, the internationally recognized architect designed numerous wineries in the valley, as well as restaurants, homes and more

Aaron Romano

Jul 26, 2024

Chef Daniel Boulud joins episode 24 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast with James Molesworth.

Straight Talk Episode 24: Chef Daniel Boulud on Legacy, 'The Bear' and Being American

On location at Daniel, the French culinary icon talks about what it means to be a chef today, his commitment to mentorship and "finally becoming American"

Robert Taylor

Jul 26, 2024

One of Pinino's vineyards sits just below the Tuscan hilltop town of Montalcino.

Tuscany’s Ferragamo Family Expands Wine Business to Brunello di Montalcino

The fashion house family, owners of Il Borro winery, have bought Pinino, a 40-acre estate in Montalcino dating back to 1874

Bruce Sanderson

Jul 25, 2024

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