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The trade war is over airplanes, but wine merchants—like this Manhattan shop—and consumers pay the price.

No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place

Trade Representative says 25 percent duties will remain in place for most French, Spanish and German wines; importers and merchants say the tariffs are killing American jobs

Aug 13, 2020

Charlie Palmer's Aureole in New York is now to-go only, though the chef hinted it may return in a different location as early as 2021.

Restaurant Award Winners That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A running list of wine-focused dining spots that have been forced to shut for good as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact the economy

Aug 14, 2020

Brenae Royal oversees the team at one of Sonoma's most historic vineyards.

Cultivating History and Fostering Change: A Live Chat with Brenae Royal

The young vineyard manager at Sonoma’s historic Monte Rosso vineyard talks about farming a 130-year-old property and about encouraging Black voices in the wine industry

Aug 14, 2020

Pro Golfer Cristie Kerr Has a New Partner in Her Winery: Constellation Brands

One of the world's largest alcohol companies has taken a minority stake in Kerr Cellars, seeing growth potential

Aug 13, 2020

Guests at SingleThread Farm and Kistler's dinner series are ushered to the back patio before sitting at outdoor tables in the vineyard.

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SingleThread Farms Premieres Rooftop Wine Bar and Kistler Dinner Series Collaboration

The Sonoma restaurant unveils two new formats for serving guests while its dining room is closed. Plus, a Grand Award winner closes in Los Angeles, a Colorado-based concept expands, Beverly Hills loses two José Andrés spots, and more

Aug 13, 2020

Mac McDonald has been a successful Sonoma vintner, specializing in Pinot Noir, for decades.

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Charting a Path Forward: A Live Chat with Mac McDonald

The pioneering Vision Cellars owner and winemaker opens up about his journey from East Texas to Sonoma, and launching the Association of African American Vintners

Augustus Weed

Aug 11, 2020

Domaine de Panisse's house and winery lie not far from Le Clos du Caillou, in the northeastern corner of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Young Owners of Le Clos du Caillou Expand in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Vacheron family has purchased Domaine de Panisse and 33 acres of prime vineyards

Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 10, 2020

Domaine de L’Oratoire St.-Martin, to the north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has 62 acres of old vines.

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Leading Vintners in Châteauneuf-du-Pape Make Two Big Acquisitions

The Guigal family has purchased Domaine Les Clefs d'Or in Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, while the owners of Château Mont-Redon have acquired a winery in nearby Cairanne

Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 6, 2020

At just 36, Carlton McCoy heads one of Napa's historic wineries.

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Leading from the Top: A Live Chat with Carlton McCoy

The CEO of Napa's Heitz Cellar talks about his incredible journey from high-school dropout to star sommelier to the upper crust of California Cabernet, and how the wine industry can become more inclusive for those like him

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 6, 2020

You can only choose one. Also, is that really 5 ounces?

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U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers

Proposed new guidelines would cut recommended daily limit of alcohol consumption for American men in half

Mitch Frank

Aug 5, 2020

Anthony Hamilton Russell says South Africa's ban on domestic alcohol sales is inflicting severe harm on small wineries.

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A Wine Industry on the Edge: Live Chat with Anthony Hamilton Russell

The South African vintner talks about taking the reins as owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, dealing with the country's ban on alcohol sales and a new wine project in Oregon

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 4, 2020

Milla Handley bet big on Anderson Valley when the wine region was nearly unknown.

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Anderson Valley Pioneer and Handley Cellars Founder Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

A leader for women in wine and a champion for her Mendocino home, Handley helped legitimize the nascent wine region

Aaron Romano

Aug 3, 2020

Union Wine Co.'s Underwood cans can't come off the line fast enough.

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Canned Wine Sales Are Bursting at the Seams

Familiar names and new faces are diving into the soon-to-be $200 million market for wine in cans, with greater quality and selection for consumers than ever before

Augustus Weed

Aug 3, 2020

Château La Mascaronne vineyards in Provence

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Bordeaux Vintners Look to Provence

Cos-d'Estournel owner Michel Reybier buys Château Miraval neighbor La Mascaronne; Lafite Rothschild CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats and his family have partnered on Château d'Estoublon

Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 31, 2020

Executive chef Jerrod Zifchak (right) helms the kitchen at Daniel Boulud's Berkshires pop-up this summer.

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Café Boulud Pops Up at Blantyre in the Berkshires

From July into fall, chef Daniel Boulud’s Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning French café joins forces with a fellow winner. Plus, Danny Meyer’s Gramercy Tavern debuts its first to-go program, and a longstanding fine-dining destination closes in Las Vegas

Jul 30, 2020

David Ramey's winemaking philosophies lean heavily on his training in Bordeaux.

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Old World in Sonoma: A Live Chat with David Ramey

California Chardonnay star David Ramey talks about his wine epiphany, his Burgundian approach to California winemaking, and struggling to adapt during the pandemic

Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 28, 2020

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Aug 13, 2020

Beachfront views of Lake Montauk are a summer-suited part of the outdoor-dining experience at Showfish.

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No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place

Restaurant Award Winners That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cultivating History and Fostering Change: A Live Chat with Brenae Royal

Pro Golfer Cristie Kerr Has a New Partner in Her Winery: Constellation Brands

SingleThread Farms Premieres Rooftop Wine Bar and Kistler Dinner Series Collaboration

Charting a Path Forward: A Live Chat with Mac McDonald

Young Owners of Le Clos du Caillou Expand in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Leading Vintners in Châteauneuf-du-Pape Make Two Big Acquisitions

Leading from the Top: A Live Chat with Carlton McCoy

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers

A Wine Industry on the Edge: Live Chat with Anthony Hamilton Russell

Anderson Valley Pioneer and Handley Cellars Founder Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

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