California Winery Tastings Forced Outside as COVID-19 Cases Spike

A surge in new cases closes indoor dining and tasting rooms, but wineries continue to adapt

• Aaron Romano

Jul 16, 2020

Wine Spectator Postpones 2020 New York Wine Experience

The event’s 40th anniversary celebration has been rescheduled for Oct. 21-23, 2021

Jul 16, 2020

Chef-Restaurateur Marc Vetri Opens Italian Pop-Up in Las Vegas

With his restaurant at Las Vegas’ Palms Resort still closed, the Philadelphia chef is bringing some staff to a new location. Plus, a tavern from José Andrés closes in D.C., Del Posto auctions part of its Wine Spectator Grand Award–winning wine collection, and more

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride
• Emmalyse Brownstein
• Julia Lombardo

Jul 16, 2020

Exclusive: Constellation Invests in Booker Vineyard

New partnership further cements Constellation’s high-end wine strategy with its first deal in Paso Robles

• MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 16, 2020

U.S. Wine Industry Dodges One Tariff Bullet, Still Faces Another

The Trump administration will not impose tariffs on French bubbly, but is actively reviewing its 25 percent duties on many other European wines

• Mitch Frank

Jul 15, 2020

COVID-19 Spikes Are Nightmare Roller Coaster for Restaurants

Surging coronavirus cases across the country are forcing some restaurants to close just days after reopening

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 14, 2020

An Award-Winning Mindset: Wine Spectator Chats with Restaurant Industry Stars

Grand Award winners Charlie Palmer, Marcello Fiorentino and Aviram Turgeman discuss their journeys to the top, and tackling the challenges of the pandemic

• Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 8, 2020

Health Talk: Wine Lovers, COVID-19 and Lost Sense of Smell

When neurologist Michael Pourfar lost his sense of smell and taste because of the coronavirus, it endangered a lifelong love of wine

• Douglas De Jesus

Jul 8, 2020

As Spain Reopens, Its Wineries Forge Ahead

The pandemic hit the nation hard, and vintners know reopening will be slow. They're trying new solutions

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 6, 2020

Charlie Palmer’s Aureole Pivots to To-Go, Plans Next New York Home

The landmark restaurant might return to the Upper East Side in 2021. Plus, the team behind Grand Award winner HMF at the Breakers debuts another Florida eatery, Ford Fry opens another location of the Optimist, and more

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride
• Emmalyse Brownstein

Jul 2, 2020

French Wine Firm EPI Buys Majority Stake in Michael Mondavi's Folio

The luxury goods firm, which owns Piper-Heidsieck, Charles Heidsieck and Biondi-Santi, partners with the Mondavi family to manage the Napa-based marketing and distribution company

• Tim Fish

Jul 1, 2020

From Napa to Burgundy: A Live Chat with Diana Snowden Seysses

The Snowden Vineyards and Domaine Dujac winemaker discusses her Napa roots, emmigrating to Burgundy and the challenges that keep her on her toes

• Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 1, 2020

Dry Skies Ahead

Some major U.S. airlines have restricted alcohol service during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the rules are not simple

• Emmalyse Brownstein

Jul 1, 2020

Constellation Brands Buys Gary Vaynerchuk's Empathy Wines

The wine and spirits giant is looking to the $20 brand, sold entirely through e-commerce, to help revamp its own direct-to-consumer business

• Augustus Weed

Jul 1, 2020