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Lamberto Frescobaldo represents the 30th generation to run Italy's Marchesi de' Frescobaldi.

Frescobaldi Buys Montepulciano’s Corte alla Flora

Former owner of S.S. Lazio soccer team sells his 148-acre wine estate to Tuscany’s Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi empire

Sep 16, 2021

CJ McCollum partnered with Adelsheim Vineyard to start his wine label, but is investing in making it a full-fledged winery and vineyard.

NBA Star CJ McCollum Buys 318-Acre Oregon Property for Vineyard

The Portland Trail Blazer expands his wine business to Willamette Valley's Yamhill-Carlton AVA; new Pinot Noir vines will be planted in 2022

Sep 15, 2021

The future Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex will allow Napa Valley College to offer more opportunities for students pursuing careers in winemaking, grapegrowing, sales and marketing and hospitality.

Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

The foundation, dedicated to advancing education in wine and food, announces its largest gift ever to help build the Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex

Sep 15, 2021

Smoke drifted over thousands of acres of vines, leaving vintners wondering if their grapes will develop smoke taint.

Provence Winemakers Return Home to Charred Vines and Fears of Smoke Taint

A wildfire in southern France’s Var region burned 600 acres of vines and exposed another 2,400 to smoke, putting rosé at risk

Sep 14, 2021

Lafon-Rochet is well known for its yellow château and its prime location in St.-Estèphe.

Tesseron Family Sells Bordeaux's Château Lafon-Rochet

Real-estate magnate and rugby team owner Jacky Lorenzetti adds the St.-Estèphe winery to his growing collection of top Left Bank estates

Suzanne Mustacich

Sep 10, 2021

Local and seasonal ingredients are unsurprisingly a huge focus of ex-Canlis chef Brady Williams' new Seattle spot, Tomo.

Grand Award Winner Canlis’ Former Chef Opens Tomo in Seattle

Chef Brady Williams debuts the primarily prix-fixe restaurant after leaving the Grand Award winner in February. Plus, Dustin Valette opens the Matheson in Sonoma County and Bell’s seafood restaurant opens on California’s Central Coast

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Banke worked as a lawyer before joining her husband Jess Jackson's wine company. She hopes to pass it down to her kids and grandchildren.

Barbara Banke Speaks Out on a Sustainable Wine Industry

The Jackson Family Wines proprietor talked with Straight Talk by Wine Spectator about her early days in wine, the company's ambitious evironmental initiative and a new project in Australia's Yarra Valley

Shawn Zylberberg

Sep 8, 2021

Senior editor Tim Fish

Drama in Columbia Valley

Two major shake-ups in a Washington wine region that usually sees few theatrics

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec.

Your Great-Grandfather’s Grapes

A look into American heritage grapes

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

The Wonderful Company was looking for a Napa winery for its growing wine division; Lewis Cellars was an attractive option.

Exclusive: Paso Robles' Justin Vineyards and Winery Buys Napa's Lewis Cellars

Justin's owner, the Wonderful Company, aims to expand Lewis' audience while adding a luxury brand to their portfolio

Aaron Romano

Sep 1, 2021

Flavonoid-rich foods, including red wine, can help your blood pressure and overall cardiovascular health.

Go with Your Gut: Flavonoid-Rich Diet Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

A new study finds that stomach bacteria could play a big role in links between red wine and lower blood pressure

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 31, 2021

DLynn Proctor was inspired to become a sommelier by a love for wine, food and travel.

Always Aiming High: DLynn Proctor Chats Live on His Storied Career

The sommelier and director of Napa's Fantesca Estate & Winery talks about pouring wines for the world's biggest names, reshaping the wine industry and a new TV show with comedian Kevin Hart

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 30, 2021

Alberto Antonini chats with senior editor Bruce Sanderson on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. ET.

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Upcoming Schedule

Our next two episodes feature winemaker Alberto Antonini and NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire

Melanie Wine Bar in Los Angeles creates a laid-back vibe to enjoy the focused, carefully designed wine list.

Award-Winning Sushi Note Team Branches Out with European Wine Bar in Los Angeles

Melanie opens with an evolving wine list encouraging new discoveries. Plus, chefs Charlie Palmer and Nate Appleman become culinary advisors for a California winery, and another Felice opens in New York from a Restaurant Award–winning group

Aug 26, 2021

At Jackson Family Wines' large Oakville winemaking facility, an extensive solar-panel array produces more than 680 megawatt-hours per year, offsetting more than 40 percent of the winery's electricity use.

Jackson Family Pushes for Greater Action on Climate Change and Sustainability

California-based wine giant sets itself ambitious environmental goals for 2030 and urges other wineries to follow suit

Dana Nigro

Aug 25, 2021

After more than a week, the wildfires in Provence have stopped spreading, but are not contained yet.

Wildfires Burn Wineries and Vineyards in Provence

A dry summer and strong Mistral winds fueled a blaze in the Var region, burning more than 19,000 acres

Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 23, 2021

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