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Health Talk: Wine Lovers, COVID-19 and Lost Sense of Smell

When neurologist Michael Pourfar lost his sense of smell and taste because of the coronavirus, it endangered a lifelong love of wine

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The Casanova di Neri estate in Tuscany includes 155 acres of vineyards.

7 Juicy Tuscan Reds, Plus 1 Powerful Rosato

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Mount Veeder winemaker Niki Williams joined the winery full-time in 2015.

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At this pioneering Napa property, steep vineyards and mountain fruit set the agenda

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Australian producers such as Fowles, in the cooler-climate region of Victoria, have seen an expanding global audience interested in the diversity of the country’s wines.

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Vintage Charts: California Chardonnay

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John (pictured) and Steve Dragonette founded Dragonette with Brandon Sparks-Gillis in 2005, focusing on Pinot Noir and Syrah in Santa Barbara County.

9 California Rhône-Style Reds at 90+ Points

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Whether you'll be at the beach or staying cool inside this Independence Day, raise a glass with these newly reviewed red, white and rosé wines from across the U.S.A.

12 U.S. Value Wines in Red, White and Rosé

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Jun 29, 2020

Inn at Little Washington chef Patrick O'Connell's grilled salmon is a stellar alternative to burgers and dogs.

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If most vines are grafted onto rootstocks, why do some grapevines thrive in soils where others struggle?

Jul 1, 2020

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Quiz: New Hits and Next Gens of California

Up-and-coming regions and innovative wineries are emerging all over the Golden State

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Staying Home: Essential Wine Books to Read Now

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In the Vineyard at Monte Rosso with Brenae Royal

At the historic Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma Valley, vineyard manager Brenae Royal explains how balance is key to caring for vines expected to live 100 years or longer.

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Marcello Fiorentino and Aviram Turgeman both chatted last week about wine's key role in hospitality.

An Award-Winning Mindset: Wine Spectator Chats with Restaurant Industry Stars

Grand Award winners Charlie Palmer, Marcello Fiorentino and Aviram Turgeman discuss their journeys to the top, and tackling the challenges of the pandemic

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Dr. Michael Pourfar, a neurologist, lost his sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.

Health Talk: Wine Lovers, COVID-19 and Lost Sense of Smell

When neurologist Michael Pourfar lost his sense of smell and taste because of the coronavirus, it endangered a lifelong love of wine

Jul 8, 2020

Sommelier Josep Roca, with clipboard, briefs staff at El Celler de Can Roca restaurant in Girona on the day it reopened after a national lockdown.

As Spain Reopens, Its Wineries Forge Ahead

The pandemic hit the nation hard, and vintners know reopening will be slow. They're trying new solutions

Jul 6, 2020

Among the offerings from chef Charlie Palmer's new takeout program is gently cooked Ora King salmon with basil-lemon gremolata.

Charlie Palmer’s Aureole Pivots to To-Go, Plans Next New York Home

The landmark restaurant might return to the Upper East Side in 2021. Plus, the team behind Grand Award winner HMF at the Breakers debuts another Florida eatery, Ford Fry opens another location of the Optimist, and more

Jul 2, 2020

Michael Mondavi has new French partners after selling a 60 percent stake in Folio.

French Wine Firm EPI Buys Majority Stake in Michael Mondavi's Folio

The luxury goods firm, which owns Piper-Heidsieck, Charles Heidsieck and Biondi-Santi, partners with the Mondavi family to manage the Napa-based marketing and distribution company

Jul 1, 2020

Diana Snowden Seysses divides her time between two very different terroirs.

From Napa to Burgundy: A Live Chat with Diana Snowden Seysses

The Snowden Vineyards and Domaine Dujac winemaker discusses her Napa roots, emmigrating to Burgundy and the challenges that keep her on her toes

Jul 1, 2020

Delta recently announced it will offer single-serve wine bottles to customers in some seating areas.

Dry Skies Ahead

Some major U.S. airlines have restricted alcohol service during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the rules are not simple

Jul 1, 2020

Founded just a year ago, Empathy offers sustainable California wines in a consumer-friendly box.

Constellation Brands Buys Gary Vaynerchuk's Empathy Wines

The wine and spirits giant is looking to the $20 brand, sold entirely through e-commerce, to help revamp its own direct-to-consumer business

Jul 1, 2020

Health Talk: Wine Lovers, COVID-19 and Lost Sense of Smell

When neurologist Michael Pourfar lost his sense of smell and taste because of the coronavirus, it endangered a lifelong love of wine

Jul 8, 2020

You'll be seeing a lot of this painting come November. Maeve Croghan's

Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau (Art) Has Arrived!

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Tasting Memories: A ‘Fluffy’ Recipe from the Inn at Little Washington

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There's a lot more than Cabernet resting in barrel at Relic.

Relic Runs the Gamut

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Eleven Madison Park, led by chef Daniel Humm (right), teamed with Rethink, a hunger relief effort for at-risk New Yorkers.

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A classic scene from <i>A Walk in the Clouds:</i> With the lure of lush vineyards and a joyous family harvest, how could Keanu Reeves resist staying in Napa?

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