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The Disney Miller family spent 40 years building Silverado Vineyards into a sizable Napa operation.

Exclusive: Foley Family Wines Buys Napa’s Silverado Vineyards

Vintner, finance executive and hockey team owner Bill Foley secures 300 acres of Napa vines with latest deal expanding his winery holdings

Daniel Marsteller

Jun 21, 2022

The new dining destination sits above an old wine cellar at Quinta do Bomfim, one of the family's historic Douro estates.

Portugal’s Symington Family Opens New Douro Valley Restaurant

Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos welcomes diners to the home of Dow’s Port, with wood-fired cuisine and an extensive Portuguese wine list

Kenny Martin

Jun 16, 2022

California Pinot Noir pioneer Josh Jensen helped establish the Mount Harlan AVA.

Josh Jensen, Founder of Calera Wine Company, Dies at 78

The California pioneer turned his passion for Pinot Noir into one of the state's most recognized and celebrated wineries

Aaron Romano

Jun 13, 2022

Nicole Hitchcock spoke with senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec on Wednesday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET.

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Archival Episodes

Our latest episode featured J Vineyards winemaker Nicole Hitchcock

VGS Chateau Potelle owner Jean-Noel Fourmeaux (left) celebrates after a high bid for his winery's lot at the Napa Valley Barrel Auction.

Napa Valley Barrel Auction Raises $1.5 Million in Collective Napa Valley Debut

The Napa Valley Vintners association has replaced the landmark Auction Napa Valley charity auction with a series of community-oriented events and fundraisers under the Collective Napa Valley umbrella

Aaron Romano

Jun 8, 2022

Guests spent the evening sampling favorite wines and new discoveries, ranging from bubbly to Cabernet to Port, and from classics from California, France and Italy to discoveries from places as far-flung as Uruguay.

Vegas Vibes: Highlights from Wine Spectator’s 2022 Grand Tour Kick-Off

The annual supertasting tour rolls out with 224 wineries and more than 1,000 attendees at Las Vegas’ Resorts World megaplex. Next stops: D.C. and Florida

Kristen Bieler

Jun 7, 2022

According to new research, moderate wine consumption is associated with a reduced risk for pituitary tumor development.

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Reduced Tumor Risk

Researchers found that moderate wine drinkers were as much as 40 percent less likely to develop pituitary adenoma

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 7, 2022

Isole e Olena winery and vineyards in Tuscany's Chianti Classico region

EPI Group Buys Chianti Classico’s Isole & Olena

The Chianti standout and its super Tuscan Cepparello cuvée join Brunello star Biondi Santi in the EPI portfolio

Bruce Sanderson

Jun 2, 2022

RPM Italian's Las Vegas location mingles original design elements and menu items with a vibe consistent with the RPM group, plus some of its most popular dishes.

RPM Italian Opens on Las Vegas Strip

The group’s fifth location starts off with 1,000 wine selections. Plus, chef Gavin Kaysen unveils two restaurants in the Four Seasons Minneapolis and Le Crocodile team debuts a wine bar in Manhattan

Jun 2, 2022

Sean Thackrey at his Bolinas, Calif., winemaking facility in 2003

Marin County Winemaking Iconoclast Sean Thackrey Dies at 79

The art dealer turned maverick winemaker pursued wines of character over convention; he also amassed one of the world’s largest collections of historic wine books and manuscripts

April Louis

May 31, 2022

Where to start among more than 200 wines at the Grand Tour tastings? You can't go wrong with a glass of bubbly, such as this year's selection from Champagne Lanson.

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Editors’ Guide to the Grand Tour Tastings

The Wine Spectator team shares don’t-miss wines, discoveries and personal favorites to guide your evening’s explorations

May 28, 2022

Hirsch Vineyard lies within the new West Sonoma Coast AVA, enjoying a unique climate compared to areas further inland.

The True Sonoma Coast Gets Wine Appellation Status

After a decades-long battle, federal authorities have approved the West Sonoma Coast AVA

Aaron Romano

May 26, 2022

The researchers believe the polyphenols in a glass of wine can help maintain memory and reduce the risk of dementia.

You Must Remember This: Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

Researchers find evidence of neuroprotective benefits in a daily glass of wine and a few cups of tea

Shawn Zylberberg

May 25, 2022

Prince Robert of Luxembourg opened the cellars at Château Haut-Brion to provide most of the 4,200 wines up for auction.

Haut-Brion Auction for a Cause Raises $6.23 Million

Prince Robert of Luxembourg opened his cellars to raise money for his PolG Foundation to help those with mitochondrial diseases

Mitch Frank

May 23, 2022

Château Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation

Updated: Bordeaux 2021 Futures Prices and Analysis

Pauillac first-growth Mouton Rothschild leads the latest batch of en primeur releases. Who is offering true value?

May 20, 2022

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