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Firefighters battle a raging wildfire in the woodlands near Avila, to the northwest of Madrid.

Scorching Heat and Wildfires Worry European Winemakers

In wine regions across the continent, spring was dry and summer has brought record temperatures, shrinking the potential harvest and sparking wildfires

In the eye-catching bar area, Ritz-Carlton guests and the public can enjoy creative Mediterranean cocktails along with a selection of more than 100 wines.

José Andrés Brings Zaytinya to New York; Cyrus Returns to Sonoma in September

The famed chef has teamed up with the new Ritz-Carlton in the NoMad neighborhood, and Douglas Keane has reimagined the acclaimed wine-country restaurant he closed a decade ago. Plus, French restaurant Maison Close, from an Alain Ducasse alumnus, comes to New York's SoHo district

Aug 11, 2022

Senior editor Mitch Frank has reported the latest wine news for the magazine for over 15 years.

Mitch Frank Named Senior Editor

The new title reflects Wine Spectator’s longtime news editor’s impressive contributions to the publication

Aug 11, 2022

After tasting some of the oldest bottles of L’Ermitage in the Mendocino County winery’s cellar, senior editor Tim Fish reflects on the winery's legacy and evolution.

40 Years of Roederer Estate

The California sparkling wine producer remains one of the best and most consistent on the West Coast

From the Sep 30, 2022, issue

Senior editor Alison Napjus has ideas to help wineries and other wine businesses step up their virtual tasting game.

Virtual Content, Real Wine: Take Two

After more than two years of virtual wine tastings, it's time to raise the bar on these experiences

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2022, issue

Country star and cookbook author Trisha Yearwood was one of the musicians to perform at this year's festival.

Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala Raises Over $3.9 Million

In addition to the auction, the festival drew audiences to over 60 concerts, many of them free to the public

Kenny Martin

Aug 5, 2022

Lucio Tasca d'Almerita worked at his family's winery for six decades, expanding not just its sales but also the world's perception of Sicilian wine.

Lucio Tasca d’Almerita, a Champion of Sicilian Wines, Dies at 82

At his family’s winery, he gained global respect for Sicily’s terroir by trying international grapes, then built on that with outstanding native grape wines

Alison Napjus

Aug 4, 2022

Is drinking less healthy for young people? When it leads to risky behavior, yes.

Older Drinkers Most Likely to Reap Alcohol’s Protective Health Benefits

Analyzing data from around the world, researchers found young drinkers are prone to risky behavior, while older drinkers enjoy wine's health benefits

Kenny Martin

Aug 2, 2022

It's hot. But your wine shouldn't be. Chill your reds in the fridge, put them in an ice bucket or—heresy!—even drop a few ice cubes in. Anything to avoid ruining a perfectly good beverage.

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Chilled Reds of Summer

Forget “room temperature” and ice those reds

Robert Camuto

Aug 2, 2022

AXA's team likes the wines being made at Platt Vineyard, which occupies a prime spot in the Sonoma Coast appellation.

France's AXA Millésimes Buys Platt Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast Region

The insurance company and global wine player expands into Sonoma with purchase of prized Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyard

Aaron Romano

Jul 28, 2022

While some of the venues at the Ned NoMad will be limited to hotel guests or club members, Northern Italian restaurant Cecconi’s will be open to the public, offering an Italy-focused wine list.

NoMad Hotel Space Revived as the Ned NoMad, with New Restaurants

The former home of Daniel Humm’s NoMad restaurant is now the New York outpost of a luxury hotel, members’ club and Cecconi’s

Jul 28, 2022

Could a daily glass of wine help keep your brain sharp as you age?

New Study Links Wine to Better Cognitive Function in Elderly

A Japanese study finds that people over age 75 may benefit from a regular glass of wine

Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 20, 2022

Many of Bordeaux's négociant offices are near La Place de Bourse, not to be confused with La Place de Bordeaux, which is not an actual place at all.

Want Top Wines from Napa? Buy from Bordeaux

La Place de Bordeaux, a traditional network of négociants, has become a major player in international fine wine

Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 18, 2022

Coombsville's Meteor Vineyard, farmed by Mike Wolf, is a coveted Cabernet source for Favia, DuMol and others.

Notes on Tasting with James Molesworth

Keeping an Open Mind on 2020

All was not lost in a Napa Cabernet vintage turned upside-down by wildfires and a pandemic: Hope, and great winemaking, finds a way, and 2020 may yet yield successes

James Molesworth

Jul 18, 2022

Companion Wine Co.'s Sunny B was the top-scoring wine among the canned wines tasted for this report.

The 24 Best Canned Wine Releases of 2022

As makers of canned wine try to shake the stigma that cans are cheap, our tasting finds that more than a dozen producers are delivering on quality

Aaron Romano

Jul 15, 2022

French-born, New York–based chef François Payard is expanding his ventures in the North Fork hamlet of Southold.

François Payard Opens Southold Social on Long Island

The renowned pastry chef and cookbook author’s new restaurant celebrates local ingredients and wines

Collin Dreizen

Jul 14, 2022

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