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Burt Williams helped put Sonoma Pinot Noir on the wine map.

Williams Selyem Founding Winemaker Burt Williams Dies at Age 79

Dec 12, 2019

Paradise Ridge's vineyards and art collection were spared.

Paradise Regained: Winery Destroyed in 2017 Wildfires Reopens

Dec 12, 2019

The historic town of Chinon in the Loire Valley sits on the Vienne river; the region excels with Cabernet Franc.

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11 Diverse Wines from the Loire Valley for $20 and Under

Dec 12, 2019

More European wines will be hit with tariffs if a new U.S. government proposal goes into effect.

Trump Administration Considers 100% Tariff on All European Wines

Dec 11, 2019

Sadie Family vineyard

95-Point Stylish California Red; Cellar-Worthy Barolos

Dec 11, 2019

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars earned international attention when its 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet won the Paris Tasting.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars earned international attention when its 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet won the Paris Tasting.

Stag’s Leap Bucks the Trends

Winemaker Marcus Notaro offers a taste of recent vintages of the Fay, S.L.V. and Cask 23 Napa Cabernets

Dec 11, 2019

Stoller’s winery and tasting room in Oregon’s Dundee Hills is LEED Gold certified.

Stoller’s winery and tasting room in Oregon’s Dundee Hills is LEED Gold certified.

10 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays to Cheer the Holidays

Stuff your stockings with these excellent, expressive wines from California and Oregon

Dec 9, 2019

Steffen Christmann and his daughter Sophie represent the seventh and eighth generations of the family business.

Steffen Christmann and his daughter Sophie represent the seventh and eighth generations of the family business.

10 Vintages of Top German Rieslings: A. Christmann

The Idig vineyard in Pfalz has produced wines of purity, elegance and energy for hundreds of years

Dec 6, 2019

Penfolds, famous for its Shiraz bottlings, has been making wine in Australia since 1844.

Penfolds, famous for its Shiraz bottlings, has been making wine in Australia since 1844.

7 Syrahs and Blends from Around the World

Impressive reds up to 92 points spanning seven winemaking regions

Dec 5, 2019

Domaine Carneros, in Napa.

Domaine Carneros, in Napa.

United States of Bubbly

The latest releases from domestic producers offer plenty of holiday cheer

Dec 31, 2019

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Daily Wine Picks

Recently reviewed wines to try for all tastes and budgets

Several Duboeuf bottlings are among this year's best Beaujolais Nouveaus.

Several Duboeuf bottlings are among this year's best Beaujolais Nouveaus.

Come Hail or High Tariffs, 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Arrives

12 wines reviewed reveal Gamays of classic character and charm

Nov 21, 2019

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Updated with the 2009 vintage

Nov 19, 2019

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Does cheap wine taste better if it's aerated?

Dec 11, 2019

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What's the difference between premier and grand cru Burgundy?

Dec 9, 2019

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Is it true that great vintages for Bordeaux reds are not so good for the whites, and vice-versa? If so, why?

Dec 6, 2019

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I see reviews for highly scored wines that are not ready to drink. How can a wine that's not ready score so highly?

Dec 4, 2019

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Dec 2, 2019

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To Champagne and Way Beyond: A Fizz Quiz

Cheers to France's premier region, but bubbly is taking over in Italy, the U.S., even England

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A plump, ripe white that flirts with an off-dry feel … Play the game!

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Nov 30, 2019

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Nov 21, 2019

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Nov 18, 2019

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Burt Williams helped put Sonoma Pinot Noir on the wine map.

Burt Williams helped put Sonoma Pinot Noir on the wine map.

Williams Selyem Founding Winemaker Burt Williams Dies at Age 79

Sonoma winemaking icon helped lay the path for California’s Pinot Noir love affair

Dec 12, 2019

More European wines will be hit with tariffs if a new U.S. government proposal goes into effect.

More European wines will be hit with tariffs if a new U.S. government proposal goes into effect.

Trump Administration Considers 100 Percent Tariffs on All European Wines

The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed increased tariffs on all European Union wines as the fight over airplane manufacturer subsidies continues

Dec 11, 2019

Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Was Alcohol Mankind's Secret Evolutionary Weapon?

A new book finds that our early simian ancestors' ability to process moderate amounts of alcohol may have given them a critical edge in the fight for survival

Dec 10, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do

Wine is increasingly becoming collateral damage in trade fights between the U.S., the E.U. and China. Consumers pay the price

Dec 5, 2019

Caviar is on the seasonal menu at Georgie, chef Curtis Stone's first Texas restaurant.

Caviar is on the seasonal menu at Georgie, chef Curtis Stone's first Texas restaurant.

Dallas Welcomes Georgie by Chef Curtis Stone

The Los Angeles chef makes his Texas debut. Plus, Restaurant Award winners in Australia and Las Vegas are resurrected, and more

Dec 5, 2019

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling, Davies and Brook

The restaurant is set to open Dec. 9 in Mayfair's Claridge's hotel

Dec 4, 2019

Located in France's Côtes de Provence, Château d'Esclans has played a major role in the rosé revolution.

Located in France's Côtes de Provence, Château d'Esclans has played a major role in the rosé revolution.

Shanken News Daily: Moët Hennessy Buys Control of Luxury Rosé Leader Château d'Esclans

The French luxury giant LVMH adds Whispering Angel and Sacha Lichine's other high-end rosés to a portfolio that includes Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Krug

Dec 2, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron sampled local wine when he visited southwest France for the G7 summit in August.

French President Emmanuel Macron sampled local wine when he visited southwest France for the G7 summit in August.

Will France Go Dry for January? Macron Says No

The French president weighs in after health agencies consider the idea. But is a month off from booze the healthiest option?

Nov 27, 2019

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