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Enjoy an intimate tasting-room experience at La Bastide by Andrea Calstier.

Turning Tables: La Bastide by Andrea Calstier Opens in New York’s Westchester County

The new six-table restaurant spotlights French influences and Hudson Valley ingredients. Plus, Nina Compton brings her Compère Lapin to Miami for a four-week residency

Collin Dreizen

Apr 4, 2024

Not a long shot: The Kendall-Jackson lineup takes the court soon at an NBA event near you!

It's 'Official': Kendall-Jackson and La Crema Join the NBA's Wine Family

The NBA and WNBA welcome two California wine All-Stars as the leagues' new official wines

MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr 4, 2024

David Abreu is a longtime Napa farmer who manages four top vineyards and is a top viticulture consultant for some of California's biggest names.

Exclusive: Trinchero Family Estates and Grapegrower David Abreu Partner on a New Napa Wine

Cabernet grapes from all four of Abreu’s Napa vineyards will go into a new brand for Trinchero’s luxury portfolio

Chris Cardoso

Mar 28, 2024

Giancarlo Esposito plays wine connoisseur Stanley Johnston in <em>The Gentlemen</em> on Netflix.

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Gentlemen Drink Burgundy. Except When They're Bordeaux Men

Guy Ritchie's new Netflix series serves up a scene-stealing bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Owen Dugan

Mar 27, 2024

Can long COVID sufferers enjoy wine? A Stanford study collected information from patients who had new alcohol sensitivity.

Has Long COVID Made It Harder to Enjoy Wine? You’re Not Alone

A Stanford report links long COVID to alcohol sensitivity, including headaches and worse hangovers, but the reasons remain unclear

Kenny Martin

Mar 27, 2024

Winemaker Dan Petroski joins <em>Wine Spectator</em> senior editor James Molesworth on the latest episode of <em>Straight Talk</em>.

Straight Talk Episode 20: The Blocking and Tackling of Wine with Dan Petroski

Host James Molesworth interviews the founder of Massican Wines about selling his brand to Gallo, the promise of Pinot Grigio and much more. Plus, Dr. Vinny is back! Or is she?

Robert Taylor

Mar 22, 2024

Tapas were a natural fit for Finca Wine's menu, complementing the Spain-centric wine list.

Turning Tables: Finca Wine Opens in San Diego

The neighborhood wine bar and retailer debuts with a Spain- and California-focused wine list; plus, Jean-George Vongerichten opens his latest restaurant and a new chef’s counter debuts at Anto Korean Steak House in Manhattan

Mar 21, 2024

Luca Currado Vietti and Elena Currado-Penna will be working together with their children Giulia and Michele in their new family winery.

A New Chapter in Piedmont—Former Vietti Owners Establish a New Barolo Winery

Luca Currado-Vietti and Elena Penna-Currado begin a new project in Piedmont with Cascina Penna-Currado

Bruce Sanderson

Mar 20, 2024

James Hall sold his stake in Patz & Hall in 2016, but has remained in charge of winemaking since. Now, he will be co-owner again.

Exclusive: Patz & Hall Co-Founder James Hall Buys His Winery Back

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is selling the Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer as it shifts away from California

MaryAnn Worobiec

Mar 18, 2024

Château Tour du Haut-Moulin's 24 acres of vineyards sit on the banks of the Gironde, not far from the Margaux appellation.

Israel's Flam and Tzora Wineries Buy in Bordeaux

Two talented Israeli winemakers, Golan Flam and Eran Pick, have purchased Château Tour du Haut-Moulin, a cru bourgeois estate in the Haut-Médoc

Kristen Bieler

Mar 13, 2024

San Sabino is the second restaurant from wife-and-husband duo Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli.

Don Angie Owners Open a New Italian Spot in Manhattan

Located in New York’s West Village, San Sabino matches eclectic seafood cuisine with an accessible wine list

Julia Larson

Mar 14, 2024

The auction crowd gathers at Château de Vougeot for live bidding, joined by buyers around the world participating online.

Burgundy by the Barrel: Hospices de Nuits-St.-Georges Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Charity

The annual charity auction of Côtes de Nuits wines helps fund medical care and research in Burgundy

Suzanne Mustacich

Mar 12, 2024

Senior editor Alison Napjus explains how UGA labels can help distinguish a wine's origin and sense of place.

Italian Label Lingo

UGA, DOC, DOCG ... What do these acronyms mean, and why are they important?

Alison Napjus

From the Mar 31, 2024, issue

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson finds similarities between wine tasting and choosing an acoustic guitar.

Tone Woods and Wine

Acoustic guitars and wine both reflect their source materials

Bruce Sanderson

From the Mar 31, 2024, issue

Chef Thomas Keller's culinary journey took him far, but he started as a dishwasher in a Palm Beach restaurant.

Thomas Keller Plans to Revive an Iconic South Florida Restaurant

The world-renowned chef and restaurateur behind Napa’s French Laundry is returning to his roots to revive Ta-boo in Palm Beach

Cassia Schifter

Mar 8, 2024

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