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Winemaker Todd Graff, left, will stay on at Frank Family while co-founder Rich Frank shifts to being a vineyard owner.

SND: Treasury Wine Estates Buys Frank Family Vineyards, Expanding Napa Holdings

The $315 million deal further shifts the Aussie wine giant into premium brands

Nov 18, 2021

Chef Christopher Kostow will showcase his restaurant's style through a local lens for two nights at Montage Los Cabos, a luxury resort that hosted a pop-up from chef Dominique Crenn earlier this year.

Chef Christopher Kostow’s Charter Oak Comes to Cabo

The Napa restaurant will host a two-night dinner series with wine pairings at a Mexican resort. Plus, chef Michael Mina’s Bungalow Kitchen opens in the Bay Area, and New York’s Gotham Bar & Grill is back again

Nov 18, 2021

Hanging out at a wine bar can help us catch up with friends and relax. But researchers found that it can also raise our state of consciousness for the better.

Can a Glass of Wine Lead to Increased Consciousness?

A team of researchers surveyed wine bar guests and explored how a glass of red wine may increase awareness and pleasure

Nov 16, 2021

Chef Emeril poses with the six-liter bottle that brought in half of his event's live auction total; his annual fundraiser celebrated its 17th year.

Million-Dollar Wine Bottle Helps Boost Carnivale du Vin to a Record-Breaking $3.75 Million for Charity

Chef Emeril Lagasse's 17th annual New Orleans event raised its highest total ever, thanks to a $1 million wine lot

Nov 12, 2021

Harvesters pick fruit in Pomerol in September; many French regions saw lower yields this year thanks to frost and hail.

World Wine Crop Drops Dramatically

Rough years for France, Italy and Spain lead to a third consecutive below-average year, but vintners say the long-term threat of climate change is far worse than short-term disruptions

Suzanne Mustacich

Nov 11, 2021

Maximilian Riedel chats with news editor Mitch Frank on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. ET.

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Upcoming Schedule

Our next two episodes feature Riedel CEO Maximilian Riedel and New York restaurateur Yannick Benjamin

Eric Jensen will remain at Booker Vineyard as head of the winemaking team.

Exclusive: Constellation Acquires Eric Jensen's Booker Vineyard Portfolio in Full

Deal further solidifies the wine giant's fine wine focus and its confidence in Paso Robles

MaryAnn Worobiec

Nov 10, 2021

Grapes wait on the vine for harvest in Champagne's Aube region. The area was particularly hard hit by frost.

Will the World Run Out of Champagne? Don't Panic

Hail, frost and mildew meant the 2021 growing season was the toughest in years, but quality is high and reserve wines will ensure there is no Champagne shortage

Alison Napjus

Nov 8, 2021

Chef Eric Ripert and sommelier Aldo Sohm head to the stage to accept the Grand Award for Le Bernardin.

Recognizing Hospitality in a Time of Need

Wine Spectator gave out three new Grand Awards for restaurants and its Distinguished Service Award to chef José Andrés at the 40th anniversary Wine Experience

Nov 5, 2021

While the dining room's design has largely stayed the same, the recently reopened Le Cirque has a new leader in the kitchen, chef Dameon Evers.

Le Cirque Returns to Las Vegas with New Chef

The Best of Award of Excellence–winning French spot is back. Plus, José Andrés opens a Chicago speakeasy, a wine-centric California inn welcomes its latest beverage leader and more restaurant news

Nov 4, 2021

Trefethen enologist Oscar Atkinson, VP Hailey Trefethen and winemaker Bryan Kays, left to right, stand with the CiCi machine in the winery cellars.

Napa Winery Adopts Carbon Capture Technology

Trefethen Family Vineyard in Napa has installed a system to capture carbon from fermentation, and the owners hope to inspire others to do the same

Aaron Romano

Nov 2, 2021

Glass bottles cool at a Verallia factory in Russia. A fire at the company's plant in Argentina sparked a shortage of wine bottles for Mendoza wineries.

Do You Have Any Glass? Winemakers Face Global Supply Chain Woes

From shipping delays to glass shortages, small and big wineries are facing the pandemic's side effects

Shawn Zylberberg

Nov 1, 2021

Research has previously found health benefits in leftover pomace from winemaking. A new study examines why.

Study Finds New Health Benefits in Winemaking Leftovers

Cornell researchers found that polyphenols in pomace can improve gut health and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes

Taylor McBride

Oct 29, 2021

After his wife, Trudie Styler, led a tasting of a new wine from their Il Palagio estate in Tuscany, Sting treated the audience to four songs to cap off the 40th anniversary Wine Experience.

2021 New York Wine Experience: The Pleasure of Being Together

Vintners, chefs and wine lovers gathered together for the event's 40th anniversary to enjoy three days of creativity, passion and outstanding wines

Mitch Frank

Oct 28, 2021

Hubert de Boüard in the cellar of La Fleur de Boüard. He worked for decades to elevate quality at Angélus, but also its marketing. Many were surprised at its 2012 promotion.

Hubert de Boüard of Château Angélus Convicted in St.-Emilion Classification Case

A Bordeaux tribunal finds the winery owner and winemaking consultant exercised influence over the classification that promoted Angélus

Suzanne Mustacich

Oct 26, 2021

At two evening walk-around tastings, guests sampled wines from famous names and rising stars in Europe, the U.S., South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

2021 Grand Tastings: The Persistence of Wine

The 40th Wine Experience kicks off with a blockbuster tasting of 210 wines from the world's greatest vintners

Mitch Frank

Oct 22, 2021

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