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Will the court's ruling threaten other state alcohol laws?

Will the Supreme Court's Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?

The highest court delivered a win for consumers last month. Here's how this could affect alcohol regulations in the U.S.

Jul 12, 2019

Zachys' sale of 384 rare wines consigned directly from Lafite Rothschild's cellar was a highlight of the season.

Wine Auction Prices Continue to Climb in the First Half of 2019

Sales in major markets reached $233.8 million thanks to rare Burgundy, Bordeaux and spirits

Jul 19, 2019

Selby's opens with an impressive wine program.

Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Opens Selby's in Silicon Valley

Plus, RPM Restaurants has a new pizzeria in Chicago, a fourth location of International Smoke comes to San Diego, and more

Jul 18, 2019

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte's growers own 5,100 acres in some of the French region's top terroirs.

Champagne's Nicolas Feuillatte Expands, Buying the Historic Henri Abelé House

Henri Abelé will be the first standalone brand for Feuillatte, the grower-cooperative that is one of the biggest Champagne names

Jul 15, 2019

Villa Sandi's vineyards in Valdobbiadene

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UNESCO Recognizes Prosecco Wine Areas as World Heritage Site

Italy's hills around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene join the U.N. list's newest additions

Alison Napjus

Jul 9, 2019

Alex Gambal says his Burgundy vineyards will remain in good hands.

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Burgundy Giant Boisset to Buy Maison Alex Gambal

Famille Boisset will acquire 30 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, the Gambal brand and inventory

Bruce Sanderson

Jul 8, 2019

Grapegrowers say French rules protect them; winemakers complain they're too much.

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Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul

Hervé and Régis Grandeau were found guilty of selling surplus wine, but protest that regulations were unclear and no one was harmed

Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 3, 2019

The second location of Angler marks the third restaurant for Saison Hospitality Group.

Turning Tables

Group Behind Grand Award–Winning Saison Opens a Second Angler in Los Angeles

Plus, sommelier shuffles at major restaurants in New York

Jul 3, 2019

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Once and Future Sonoma

Tim Fish reflects on his first impressions of Sonoma, and muses on what lies ahead

Tim Fish

Aug 31, 2019

H.W. Crabb planted the first parcel of the To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley in 1868.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard

Court agrees with Constellation that suit should not proceed, but will allow The Vineyard House to amend its suit over historic property

Daniel Marsteller

Jul 1, 2019

Sommelier Tania Solito makes a selection from the 4,000-bottle cellar of Un Piano Nel Cielo on Italy's Amalfi Coast; the restaurant is one of the new international Best of Award of Excellence winners for 2019.

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Wine Spectator Reveals 2019 Restaurant Award Winners

Magazine honors excellence in wine lists, recognizing programs in all 50 states and 79 countries and territories

Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 1, 2019

The Pool's wine director, Brad Nugent, pulls a bottle from a glass-enclosed display that shows off part of a Château d’Yquem vertical back to 1811.

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8 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2019

Wine Spectator recognizes dining spots from 5 countries with its top honor for wine lists

Gillian Sciaretta

Jun 27, 2019

The Supreme Court issued a broad ruling that may have significant ramifications.

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Tennessee Residency Law; Opens Door for National Wine Retailer Shipping Challenges

Seven of the justices delivered a strong defense of the Constitution's Commerce Clause in the face of discriminatory state alcohol regulations

Emma Balter

Jun 26, 2019

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Wine & Wellness

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness

Lexi Williams

Jun 25, 2019

Ben Parsons wants to get back to focusing on vineyards as well as winemaking.

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Ben Parsons Resigns as Winemaker of The Infinite Monkey Theorem

He kickstarted the urban winery and canned wine trends; he will remain onboard as a consultant but is looking for new projects

Tina Eves

Jun 24, 2019

Gaylon and Lisa Lawrence are putting their mark on Heitz Cellar.

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Heitz Cellar Buys 51-Acre Wildwood Vineyard in Napa Valley

Treasury Wine Estates sold the Rutherford site; Heitz plans to integrate the parcel into its Trailside Vineyard

Augustus Weed

Jun 21, 2019

Wine Spectator Alert

Stay up-to-the-minute on important wine stories

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Jul 18, 2019

Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Opens Selby's in Silicon Valley

Jul 18, 2019

For a successful pairing, look for a wine with enough fruit to stand up to the sweetness of the pineapple and the chile sauce.

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Grilled Pineapple

Jul 16, 2019

Will the Supreme Court's Tenn. Decision Change the U.S. Wine Market?

Jul 12, 2019

2019's Best Restaurants for Wine Announced

Jul 1, 2019

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Stay up-to-the-minute on important wine stories

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Jul 18, 2019

Turning Tables

Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Opens Selby's in Silicon Valley

Jul 18, 2019

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Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Grilled Pineapple

Nicole Ruiz Hudson

Jul 16, 2019

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Will the Supreme Court's Tenn. Decision Change the U.S. Wine Market?

Emma Balter

Jul 12, 2019

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Will the Supreme Court's Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?

Wine Auction Prices Continue to Climb in the First Half of 2019

Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Opens Selby's in Silicon Valley

Champagne's Nicolas Feuillatte Expands, Buying the Historic Henri Abelé House

UNESCO Recognizes Prosecco Wine Areas as World Heritage Site

Burgundy Giant Boisset to Buy Maison Alex Gambal

Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul

Group Behind Grand Award–Winning Saison Opens a Second Angler in Los Angeles

Once and Future Sonoma

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard

Wine Spectator Reveals 2019 Restaurant Award Winners

8 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Tennessee Residency Law; Opens Door for National Wine Retailer Shipping Challenges

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Ben Parsons Resigns as Winemaker of The Infinite Monkey Theorem

Heitz Cellar Buys 51-Acre Wildwood Vineyard in Napa Valley

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