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A team digs down in a vineyard to look for phylloxera infestation; Washington vintners are assessing how widespread the vine louse is.

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Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

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French sparkling wine fans could have reason to celebrate: Officials may have reached an agreement to hold off on tariffs.

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Daniel and Florence Cathiard plan to establish Cathiard Family Estate wines on the Flora Springs property, expanding to Napa Valley.

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Advance: March 31 Edition

Our member newsletter previews the Best Values, Smart Buys, Collectibles and Highly Recommended wines

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Château Pédesclaux is a fifth-growth estate located in northern Pauillac.

Château Pédesclaux is a fifth-growth estate located in northern Pauillac.

10 Bordeaux Values to Buy Now

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Vintage Charts: Argentina

Updated with the 2018 vintage in Mendoza

Jan 22, 2020

Château La Gaffelière once served as St.-Emilion's hospital.

Château La Gaffelière once served as St.-Emilion's hospital.

La Gaffelière Regains Its Rightful Place

How La Gaffelière has returned to form among the St.-Emilion elite

Jan 15, 2020

Sangiacomo Vineyard at the western base of Sonoma Mountain is one of Sojourn's prime sources for Pinot Noir.

Sangiacomo Vineyard at the western base of Sonoma Mountain is one of Sojourn's prime sources for Pinot Noir.

9 Winning California Pinot Noirs

The promising 2018 vintage shines, as do late arrivals from 2017

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Bodegas Valdemar's wines are all sourced from estate vineyards, which span 670 acres in Rioja's three subregions.

Bodegas Valdemar's wines are all sourced from estate vineyards, which span 670 acres in Rioja's three subregions.

9 Outstanding Mature Reds from Rioja

New releases from 2016 back to 2010 showcase the ageability of the Spanish region's wines

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Daily Wine Picks

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Winemaker Bibiana González Rave focuses on grapes from Sonoma and Napa for her Alma de Cattleya label.

Winemaker Bibiana González Rave focuses on grapes from Sonoma and Napa for her Alma de Cattleya label.

9 Remarkable California Rhônes at 90+ Points

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Jan 13, 2020

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Quiz: Wintertime, Grab the Wine

The wine industry never hibernates. How well do you know the winter ways of wine? Take our quiz!

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Wine 101: How to Buy Wine

Put your wine-buying anxiety to rest with our quick and easy guide to getting the most out of shopping for wine at your friendly local retailer. Get pointers on what questions to ask, how to get the best bottle for your buck and more. We visited Total Wine & More in River Edge, N.J., for some tips from the pros.

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Put your wine-buying anxiety to rest with our quick and easy guide to getting the most out of shopping for wine at your friendly local retailer. Get pointers on what questions to ask, how to get the best bottle for your buck and more. We visited Total Wine & More in River Edge, N.J., for some tips from the pros.

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A team digs down in a vineyard to look for phylloxera infestation; Washington vintners are assessing how widespread the vine louse is.

A team digs down in a vineyard to look for phylloxera infestation; Washington vintners are assessing how widespread the vine louse is.

Washington Winemakers Devise Battle Plan for Phylloxera in Vineyards

While the vine pest has been found in Walla Walla, experts say it can be slowed

Jan 22, 2020

Wine and a healthy diet are two of the lifestyle habits the researchers tracked. Both were linked to longer life.

Wine and a healthy diet are two of the lifestyle habits the researchers tracked. Both were linked to longer life.

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

A new Harvard study found that people who exercised regularly, ate a healthy diet and drank in moderation lived longer

Jan 22, 2020

How will fans of Italian bubbly respond to Prosecco in pink?

How will fans of Italian bubbly respond to Prosecco in pink?

The Coming of Pink Prosecco

Good or bad, it’s happening

Jan 21, 2020

Daniel and Florence Cathiard plan to establish Cathiard Family Estate wines on the Flora Springs property, expanding to Napa Valley.

Daniel and Florence Cathiard plan to establish Cathiard Family Estate wines on the Flora Springs property, expanding to Napa Valley.

Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Owners Buy Napa’s Flora Springs Winery

Bordeaux's Cathiard family plans to launch a new venture; the Komes and Garvey families will keep the Flora Springs brand and their other vineyards

Jan 21, 2020

French sparkling wine fans could have reason to celebrate: Officials may have reached an agreement to hold off on tariffs.

French sparkling wine fans could have reason to celebrate: Officials may have reached an agreement to hold off on tariffs.

White House Holds Off on French Sparkling Wine Tariffs for Now, French Officials Say

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Jan 21, 2020

Michel Lafarge was known for his quiet confidence in the cellar and his belief that old vines made the best Burgundy.

Michel Lafarge was known for his quiet confidence in the cellar and his belief that old vines made the best Burgundy.

Burgundy Vintner Michel Lafarge Dies at 91

The quiet, confident Volnay winemaker produced elegant Pinot Noirs from old vines

Jan 17, 2020

Few vines were actually burned like these during the 2017 Wine Country Wildfires, but many grapes on the vine and in fermenting tanks were exposed to smoke.

Few vines were actually burned like these during the 2017 Wine Country Wildfires, but many grapes on the vine and in fermenting tanks were exposed to smoke.

California Wineries Sue Insurers over Smoke-Tainted Wines

Kunde Family and Vintage Wine Estates file lawsuits against their insurance carriers for refusing to cover substantial losses from the 2017 wildfires

Jan 17, 2020

Stephen Starr's latest project, Verōnika, features 20-foot ceilings and a rotating photography curation.

Stephen Starr's latest project, Verōnika, features 20-foot ceilings and a rotating photography curation.

Stephen Starr’s Transportive European Eatery Opens in New York

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Daniel and Florence Cathiard plan to establish Cathiard Family Estate wines on the Flora Springs property, expanding to Napa Valley.

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French sparkling wine fans could have reason to celebrate: Officials may have reached an agreement to hold off on tariffs.

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Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

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Should You 'Go Dry' for Your Health?

Abstaining from alcohol in January has become a popular trend, but it's unclear if a month off pays off

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Cutting Back on Sugar? What Wine Drinkers Need to Know

Excess sugar consumption has been linked with health problems, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up wine

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Wine and Weight: How Does Wine Affect Your Waistline?

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