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French viticultural engineer Agnès Destrac-Irvine examines vines in an experimental vineyard just outside the city of Bordeaux.

Bordeaux Adapts with New Grapes

In entry-level bottlings, winemakers can begin using Touriga Nacional, Marselan and other varieties chosen for suitability in a changing climate

Suzanne Mustacich

Feb 26, 2021

The Restaurant at Meadowood's new dinner series will take place in the Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn, a spot that's featured several other pop-ups since 2019.

The Restaurant at Meadowood Returns with Pop-Up at Ojai Valley Inn

The Napa Grand Award winner that suffered devastating wildfire damage is back for a two-month residency at a luxury resort. Plus, New York's Chef Driven group debuts Dagon on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and two highly anticipated wine restaurants open in Miami

Feb 25, 2021

Duckhorn Wine Company has grown into a wine powerhouse, with eight wineries producing 1.4 million cases annually.

Napa's Duckhorn Files Papers to Go Public with Stock Offering

The growing premium wine company, which owns brands from Decoy to Kosta Browne, made a preliminary filing with the SEC to raise capital through an IPO

Kim Marcus

Feb 23, 2021

Peter Gago believes the new Penfolds California wines combine Aussie know-how with California terroir.

Penfolds' Peter Gago Talks Blending California and Australia

The veteran chief winemaker discusses the new California wine project and what the Aussie icon hopes to accomplish in similar global projects

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 22, 2021

Tannins, found in grape skins, protect the fruit on the vine and add structure in the glass.

Could a Key Ingredient in Red Wine Help Treat COVID-19?

In lab tests, tannins stopped an enzyme that the coronavirus uses to replicate

Taylor McBride

Feb 18, 2021

Auction lots include rare bottles of Shafer, straight from the winery's library cellar.

Screaming Eagle Magnums and Opus One Imperials: Napa Valley Vintners Online Auction Offers Rare Bottles

The nonprofit's inaugural library wine auction offers once-in-a-lifetime lots from Napa's top wineries to support its philanthropic efforts

Shawn Zylberberg

Feb 18, 2021

Lawmakers in Nashville are trying to limit how wineries sell and ship wine to consumers.

Tennessee Legislators Aim to Limit Winery Direct Shipping Sales

Lawmakers propose banning winery direct shipping through fulfillment houses, which handle logistics for small wineries; federal court upholds Missouri ban on out-of-state wine merchants

Collin Dreizen

Feb 17, 2021

Peter Gago in Beringer's Bancroft Ranch Vineyard in Napa; Penfolds was able to tap prime vines belonging to sister wineries.

Exclusive: Penfolds Debuts California Collection

Decades in the making, new bottlings include a Napa Valley Cabernet and a Cabernet-Shiraz blend

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 15, 2021

After six years at Seattle's Canlis restaurant, chef Brady Williams is moving on to a solo venture.

Chef Departs Grand Award Winner Canlis for New Venture

As Brady Williams leaves the Seattle restaurant to open his own, Canlis begins the search for a successor. Plus, former Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises chef Doug Psaltis goes Greek with his Chicago opening, and a San Diego group debuts a spot in Little Italy

Feb 11, 2021

Annette Alvarez-Peters helped grow Costco's wine business into a $2 billion business.

Building a Retail Wine Empire: A Live Chat with Costco's Annette Alvarez-Peters

The former wine buyer for one of the nation's largest merchants talks about her start in wine, figuring out what millennials drink and fostering diversity through education

Shawn Zylberberg

Feb 9, 2021

To Kalon, originally planted in the 19th century by Hamilton Crabb, has become one of Napa's most prized spots.

Constellation Brands Prevails in To Kalon Dispute

Federal judge rejects The Vineyard House owner's efforts to use famed Napa vineyard name and terminate trademark established by Robert Mondavi

Aaron Romano

Feb 8, 2021

The Naples Children & Education Foundation has been helping kids in need with aid like dental care for two decades.

Naples Winter Wine Festival Goes Virtual, Raising $8 Million for Children's Charities

The nation's top charity wine auction attracted new bidders from across the country, thanks to its first-ever televised event and rare wine lots

Shawn Zylberberg

Feb 8, 2021

Executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth

How I Found My Joy in Wine

Wine Spectator executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth details his wine journey, from his first big splurge to being handed the keys to the world's leading wine publication

Jeffery Lindenmuth

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Daren Clark is one of several scholarship winners furthering his wine education.

Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Partners with the Roots Fund to Support Wine Education

The foundation donated $100,000 for educational scholarships for underrepresented minorities in the wine industry

Feb 4, 2021

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sees opportunity in adding Drizly's customers to his growing delivery app services.

SND: Uber to Acquire Drizly in Blockbuster $1.1 Billion Deal

Ride-sharing company plans to partner the alcohol delivery app with Uber Eats as alcohol e-commerce grows

Daniel Marsteller

Feb 4, 2021

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