Turning Tables

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

Jan 13, 2021

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Remembering Howard Goldberg

The longtime New York Times editor and wine writer was knowledgeable and kind, with a quick wit

• Bruce Sanderson

Jan 12, 2021

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Why Is the Trump Administration Punishing U.S. Wine Companies with Final Move in European Trade War?

The White House has placed tariffs on more French and German wines; importers and retailers hope President-elect Joseph Biden will bring relief, but it won't be soon

• Mitch Frank

Jan 8, 2021

News

SND: Gallo Closes Mega-Deal with Constellation Brands

Two wine industry giants exchange more than 30 wine brands for $810 million

• Daniel Marsteller

Jan 7, 2021

News

U.S. Government Decides Not to Redefine Moderate Wine Drinking

The new federal dietary guidelines kept the recommendation that men drink no more than two alcoholic beverages per day, but any talk of the benefits of moderate consumption are gone

• Mitch Frank

Jan 6, 2021

Robert Camuto Meets...

Back to Basics in 2021

Lessons on patience, humility and keeping it real

• Robert Camuto

Jan 5, 2021

News

South African Wine Faces (Yet Another) Alcohol Ban

As COVID-19 cases surge, along with a more contagious strain of coronavirus, the government imposed a fresh shutdown on all alcohol sales

• Aleks Zecevic

Jan 5, 2021

News

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Upcoming Schedule

And catch up on past episodes on the magazine's IGTV channel

News

2020: In Memoriam

Remembering the innovators, luminaries, friends and family of the wine industry who died this year

Dec 31, 2020

News

The Top Stories of 2020

In a year many are eager to forget, our most-read articles reflected the times—covering the impacts of the pandemic, wildfires and political spats, but also human ingenuity in responding to crises and helping others

• Dana Nigro
• Mitch Frank

Dec 31, 2020

This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken

Some Thoughts About Tom

Reflecting on the retirement of Wine Spectator's longtime executive editor

• Marvin R. Shanken

From the Dec 31, 2020, issue

Columns

Grateful

Executive editor Thomas Matthews looks back on his 33-year journey with Wine Spectator, including the moments that defined his successful career

• Thomas Matthews

From the Dec 31, 2020, issue