Frost Strikes Vineyards in Leading Italian Wine Regions

Vines in Piedmont and Tuscany were impacted by the same cold snap that devastated France; vintners say it will take time to know the extent of damage

• Bruce Sanderson

Apr 20, 2021

Exclusive: Thomas Rivers Brown Acquires Full Ownership of Sonoma Coast's Aston Estate

Brown aims to revitalize the Pinot Noir brand he co-founded with Fred Schrader and Chuck Sweeney

• Aaron Romano

Apr 19, 2021

Pio Boffa, Piedmont Wine Patriarch, Dies of COVID-19

The visionary leader of the historic Pio Cesare winery converted his family's négoce operation to one focused on Barolo and Barbaresco's top vineyards

• Robert Camuto

Apr 18, 2021

Restaurant Award Winners that Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A running list of wine-focused dining spots that have been forced to shut for good as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact the economy

May 17, 2021

U.S. Authorities Deport Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan

According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the man known as Dr. Conti was flown to Indonesia on April 8. What he'll do next is a mystery

• Mitch Frank

Apr 13, 2021

Red Wine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Cataracts

A new study finds that low to moderate alcohol intake may help prevent age-related eye trouble, particularly among those who consume red wine

• Shawn Zylberberg

Apr 13, 2021

Home Wine Deliveries Keep on Truckin'

Wineries got savvy to online marketing in 2020 during the pandemic. But will that last in 2021?

• Mitch Frank

From the May 31, 2021, issue

Wine Country Rebound

Tim Fish explores why things are starting to look up in California's wine regions

• Tim Fish

From the May 31, 2021, issue

Bryant Family Intel

Winemaker since 2018, KK Carothers is fine-tuning the cult Napa Cabernet estate

• James Molesworth

From the May 31, 2021, issue

A Tuscan Winery Vacation with Sting? Southern Glazer's and Wine Spectator Raise $1.6 Million for Pandemic-Impacted Restaurant Workers in Blockbuster Auction

With the help of Zachy's, Guy Fieri, Dave Portnoy and a star-studded lineup of vintners, the Conscious Collection Auction brought aid to an industry in need

• Mitch Frank

Apr 9, 2021

Bill Harlan Appoints His Son, Will, as Managing Director of Harlan Estate

After 40 years at the helm of one of Napa’s premier Cabernet estates, Harlan will step away from the day-to-day ops, but will stay on as chairman

• Aaron Romano

Apr 9, 2021

Severe April Frost Damages Budding Vines in France

In Burgundy, Chardonnay losses are more severe than Pinot Noir, with Chablis hit particularly hard; Rhône Valley also suffers damage

• Bruce Sanderson

Apr 8, 2021

Napa’s Press Restaurant Names New Wine Director

Vincent Morrow now oversees the Best of Award of Excellence–winning program, known for its unparalleled selection of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Plus, Top Chef winner Joe Flamm fuses his culinary influences at a soon-to-open Chicago spot, and more restaurant news

• Collin Dreizen
• Julie Harans
• Taylor McBride

Apr 8, 2021

Bordeaux Battle Royal: Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse Sold for €75M

A young vintner and a cosmetics executive won the property after a surprising bureaucratic struggle between three parties representing some of St.-Emilion's biggest names

• Suzanne Mustacich

Apr 8, 2021