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Vineyards are usually spared by fires, but these blazes have been so hot that some vines have been scorched and may not recover.

More Than One Million Acres Burn in Chilean Wine Regions

Some of the nation's oldest vines have been affected as fires spread across the Itata Valley; vintners are assessing the destruction and organizing relief efforts

Aaron Romano

Feb 23, 2023

The new Wine Bar George is at the center of the Palm Court area of the newly built Terminal C.

Turning Tables: Wine Bar George Opens at Orlando Airport

Plus, the Capital Grille expands in Illinois and BLT Steak closes its New York flagship

Feb 23, 2023

An outpost of the original Aureole in New York, the restaurant in the Mandalay Bay resort became even more famous for its wine selection—and its stunning wine tower where staff performed aerial acrobatics to retrieve bottles.

Aureole Las Vegas Closing After 24 Years

Chef Charlie Palmer’s Grand Award-winning wine list was among the most impressive in the city

Tim Fish

Feb 21, 2023

Researchers found that your cappuccino or tea might also lead to better health in the long term.

Study Links Coffee and Tea to Longer Life

Researchers find that drinking 2 to 4 cups of tea as well as up to 2 cups of coffee per day offers the greatest benefits

Kenny Martin

Feb 15, 2023

A protester raises a French flag in the streets of downtown Bordeaux last December, calling for help for Bordeaux vignerons.

French Government Offers Aid to Struggling Grapegrowers, but No Long-Term Solution

The agricultural minister has proposed distilling surplus wine, but Bordeaux growers argue that without removing vineyards, the economic crisis will continue

Suzanne Mustacich

Feb 15, 2023

Senior editor James Molesworth says the first-growths' absence creates more space for other Bordeaux properties to enter the conversation.

Tasting Bordeaux Without the First-Growths

Departing from tradition, several producers declined to submit 2020s for blind-tasting

James Molesworth

From the Mar 31, 2023, issue

More European wineries are moving toward a Californian model of wine tourism, but you should still plan ahead.

European (Wine) Vacation

As wine tourism improves across Europe, reservations remain key to successful winery visits

Alison Napjus

From the Mar 31, 2023, issue

Wine Spectator senior editor and special projects director James Molesworth hosts <em>Straight Talk with Wine Spectator</em>.

‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 6: Bordeaux, Napa and the Future of Wine

Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande's Nicolas Glumineau and Massican's Dan Petroski headline this episode dedicated to a look ahead. Plus, Dr. Vinny administers a Bordeaux booster

Feb 13, 2023

While steak and steak-friendly California Cabernets remain mainstays at Stripsteak, the revamped menu includes creative new dishes and twists on classics, such as duck fat prime rib and truffle cornbread.

Michael Mina Unveils Revamped Stripsteak in Las Vegas

The long-running steakhouse at the Mandalay Bay returns with a fresh look and menu; in Chicago, Boka Group and Le Coucou chef Daniel Rose open a new French brasserie

Feb 9, 2023

A man tries to contain a fire in Santa Juana, Concepcion province, Chile, as wildfires blaze across the region, threatening towns and vineyards.

Wildfires Threaten Some of Chile's Oldest Vines

Dozens of fires burning in southern Chile raze farmland, threatening some of the nation's historic vineyards

Aaron Romano

Feb 3, 2023

Giuseppe Benanti, left, built a winery on Sicily's Mount Etna, grabbing the world's attention. He handed it off to his sons Antonio, center, and Salvino, in 2012.

Giuseppe Benanti, Who Helped Spark Mount Etna’s Wine Renaissance, Dies at 78

The founder of his family’s winery on the slopes of Sicily’s famed volcano believed in its vines’ potential

Alison Napjus

Feb 3, 2023

Donald Hess stands in the cellar of Bodega Colomè, the winery high in Argentina's Andes that he devoted himself to.

Winery Owner Donald Hess Dies at 86

The Swiss businessman and art collector built a wine corporation starting in Napa Valley before moving to the Andes to focus on Malbec

April Louis

Feb 1, 2023

Senior editor James Molesworth reflects on his 20 years covering the Rhône Valley for <i>Wine Spectator</i>.

Journalist's Hat, Rhône Lover's Heart

Having completed his last official trip to the region, senior editor James Molesworth reflects on his affection for the Rhône

James Molesworth

From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

Senior editor Kristen Bieler takes the reins as the new lead taster on the Rhône Valley.

Winter Whites in the Northern Rhône

Made in a fresher style, these full-bodied, mineral-rich white wines are as sublime as the region's reds

Kristen Bieler

From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

A vineyard in Sonoma was filled with water in early January. Most vines will be fine as long as they weren't submerged for too long.

Did the Pineapple Express End California’s Drought?

Weeks of winter storms replenished reservoirs, but winemakers say it's too soon to know what the growing season will bring

Aaron Romano

Jan 31, 2023

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