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Two waterspouts form off the coast of Marseille, part of a wave of violent storms that tore across Southern France and Corsica.

Tornado and Hail Devastate Famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard

Vieux Télégraphe’s Daniel Brunier and other top winemakers report that a violent August storm inflicted heavy damage on La Crau and other choice vineyards

Kristen Bieler

Aug 24, 2022

Bidders raised their paddles for the wine lots available at the V Foundation Wine Celebration, an evening of musicians, athletes and vintners raising money to fight cancer.

V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises Nearly $6.5 Million for Cancer Research

Top lots featured large-format bottles, including a methuselah of Screaming Eagle, as guests paid tribute to Jim "Jimmy V" Valvano

Kenny Martin

Aug 23, 2022

Except for college and the Army, Joe Rochioli Jr. spent his entire life farming grapes in the family vineyard on Westside Road.

Joe Rochioli Jr., Russian River Valley's Pinot Pioneer, Dies at 88

Growing up on his family's Sonoma farm, the grapegrower and vintner saw potential in fine wine from his land

Aug 19, 2022

André Hugel in his family's storied wine cellars. He helped rebuild the company, founded in the 1600s, after World War II devastated Alsace.

André Hugel, Alsace Champion and Leader of Famille Hugel Winery, Dies at 92

The 11th-generation member of one of Alsace's top wine families helped rebuild the business after World War II

Kristen Bieler

Aug 19, 2022

Wine Experience guests enjoy a lineup of top-scoring wines, rare bottlings, mature vintages and a bit of joking around from famous winemakers and chefs.

2022 New York Wine Experience Weekend Sells Out

Interested wine lovers can still sign up for the waiting list or purchase Grand Tasting tickets

Aug 17, 2022

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

Tim Fish

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

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

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

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