French Wine Firm EPI Buys Majority Stake in Michael Mondavi's Folio
The luxury goods firm, which owns Piper-Heidsieck, Charles Heidsieck and Biondi-Santi, partners with the Mondavi family to manage …
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Constellation Brands Buys Gary Vaynerchuk's Empathy Wines
The wine and spirits giant is looking to the $20 brand, sold entirely through e-commerce, to help revamp its own direct-to-consumer …
Tariffs on European Wines Never Went Away—the Trump Administration Begins a Review of the Duties this Week
The U.S. and European Union are no closer to an agreement on airplane manufacturers, meaning wine sellers and consumers could …
Oregon Gains Two Wine Appellations
U.S. government approves Laurelwood District and Tualatin Hills AVAs, both part of Willamette Valley
Auction Houses Shift Online but See Continued Demand for Collectible Wines
Two months since going remote, auction houses see results, while raising funds for hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 …
Exclusive: Bill Foley Expands Empire with Sonoma Jewel Ferrari-Carano
The vintner and hockey team owner adds a brand known for Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as 1,200 acres of vines, to his …
California Gives Napa Wineries a Green Light to Reopen
State leaders offer new guidelines allowing all wineries to open tasting rooms
Despite Setbacks of Curfews and Unrest, U.S. Chefs Vow to Reopen Restaurants While Supporting Change
The demonstrations sparked by the killing of George Floyd have slowed restaurant reopenings, but chefs say the cause is important
Caymus Winery Owner Chuck Wagner Sues California over Tasting Room Closures
Napa veteran calls it unfair that wineries serving food can open tasting rooms while others—including all Napa wineries—cannot
Across California, Wineries Are Reopening … Sort Of
Several counties, including Sonoma and Santa Barbara, are allowing wineries to serve wine outdoors—but they must offer food as well
What Do You Do with 1,000 Bottles of Cooked Wine? Zachys' Insurer Is Suing Shippers over Alleged Mishandling of Wine
The wine auction house's insurance company has asked a federal court for compensation after about $400,000 in wine intended for …
U.S. Restaurants Start Reopening
Select states are allowing dine-in service following months of lockdowns. Plus, Napa’s Press Restaurant names its new chef-partner, …
Big Star, Small Screen: A Live Chat with Emeril
The superstar chef shares how he's keeping busy during the pandemic and how his team is serving those in need
Oregon Wineries Open Doors
In recent days, several tasting rooms have reopened with new safety measures in place, but some wineries have decided to wait a bit …
U.S. Wineries Cautiously Begin Reopening Phase
As several states schedule a May end to their COVID-19 shutdowns, local vintners predict a gradual transition rather than a grand …
