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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

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

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"

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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Announcing Wine Spectator’s 18th Annual Video Contest

How does wine enhance your life? Enter your video story in one of two categories in our expanded contest!

Dana Nigro

Jul 25, 2024

The César menu features César Ramirez's signature Hokkaido uni with truffle on a brioche.

Chef César Ramirez Opens a New Manhattan Restaurant

Ramirez offers a tasting-menu experience at his new namesake restaurant, alongside a list of more than 400 wines

Collin Dreizen

Jul 25, 2024

Plans show Beaulieu Vineyard's 1885 stone winery will be cleaned and restored and a new tasting courtyard added. Georges de Latour’s original 1925 Cadillac will be displayed.

Beaulieu Vineyard Begins Ambitious Renovation at Historic Napa Winery

Corporate owner Treasury Wine Estates will begin a multimillion-dollar project to protect and modernize the original 1885 building in Rutherford where André Tchelistcheff worked

Chris Cardoso

Jul 17, 2024

A new study says couples who share drinking habits don’t just enjoy happier partnerships—they also live longer.

Couples Who Share Drinking Habits Stay Together—And Live Longer

Study finds that shared alcohol consumption benefits our overall health and longevity

Kenny Martin

Jul 17, 2024

Mike and Kendall Officer co-founded Carlisle after Mike started making wine in his San Francisco apartment.

Sonoma's Carlisle Winery Calls It Quits

California’s top name in Zinfandel will cease production with the 2024 harvest

Tim Fish

Jul 16, 2024

Senior editor Kristen Bieler discusses new research that points to how olfactory stimulation may help fight mental decline.

Can Sensory Analysis of Wine Deter Dementia?

Groundbreaking research shows olfactory stimulation may improve memory

Kristen Bieler

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

Senior editor James Molesworth spoke to Silverado Vineyard’s new winemaker, Alison Rodriquez, about the innovations she's bringing to this historic Napa site.

Silverado Vineyards Charts Its Future

A historic winery at the core of the Stags Leap District looks ahead

James Molesworth

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

Chef Stefano Secchi's menu at Massara is a love letter to his childhood summers spent in Campania, Italy.

Rezdôra Team Opens Massara in Manhattan

The new Flatiron District restaurant is the latest from the team behind a 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner. Plus, Grand Award winner the Stonehouse acquires a rare Château d'Yquem collection in California

Jul 11, 2024

Marvin R. Shanken, <em>Wine Spectator</em> editor and publisher, discussed the Bordeaux first-growths during an in-depth interview with Bordeaux and Napa vintner Christian Moueix.

Wine Spectator Refuses to Compromise Blind-Tasting Standard for Bordeaux First-Growths

A candid conversation between Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken and Bordeaux legend Christian Moueix sheds light on the controversy

Jul 10, 2024

Executive chef Alessandro Lucassino (left) leads the kitchen at Alain Ducasse’s new restaurant in Italy.

Il Ristorante Alain Ducasse Opens at the Romeo Napoli Hotel

Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant in Italy; plus, Ruth’s Chris opens new steak houses in Florida and Minnesota, and Marc Forgione moves his namesake NYC restaurant

Jun 27, 2024

The Cheyenne Club, at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming, has held a Best of Award of Excellence since 2020 for its wine list, which totals more than 2,000 selections.

Wine Spectator Reveals Its 2024 Restaurant Award Winners

As restaurants are once again flourishing, more than 3,700 dining spots earned honors for excellence in their wine programs

Cassia Schifter

Jun 24, 2024

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