News

Making Wine Fit for a Sun Goddess: A Live Chat with Mary J. Blige

The reigning Queen of Hip-Hop Soul talks about her new wine label, visiting Italy and her latest projects on Netflix

• Shawn Zylberberg

Dec 24, 2020

News

Exclusive: Heitz Cellar Owner and CEO Buy Stony Hill Vineyard

Owner Gaylon Lawrence Jr. and CEO Carlton McCoy Jr. add another historic estate to their portfolio with the famed Spring Mountain vineyard and winery

• Aaron Romano

Dec 23, 2020

News

Wine and Cheese a Perfect Pairing to Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds

New research found a correlation between cheese and red wine consumption and a lower risk of developing several cognitive diseases

• Taylor McBride

Dec 23, 2020

Turning Tables

Grand Award–Winning Fine-Dining Fixture ‘21’ Club Closes in New York

The Prohibition-era restaurant occupied its Midtown Manhattan space since 1930, but will eventually return to the city. Plus, Wolfgang Puck prepares to debut two restaurants in West Hollywood, Calif., and chef Todd English brings Olives back to Las Vegas

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Dec 17, 2020

Columns

California’s New Normal?

Dry years are nothing new for the state's winegrowing industry. But the reduced rainfall, searing heat and raging wildfires may be here to stay …

• Kim Marcus

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

News

Wine Sales Grow Despite Tough Times

Rosé and sparkling wine sales are continuing to climb, even through the global pandemic

• Mitch Frank

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Restaurants on Life Support

As the pandemic surges across the U.S., hundreds of thousands of restaurants are at risk of closing. Why aren’t we doing something?

• Mitch Frank

Dec 10, 2020

News

In Lebanese Wine, Perseverance Is Part of the Terroir

When an explosion devastated Beirut, shattering the offices of the Saadé family's wine firm, a father and two sons took it as another challenge to overcome

• Suzanne Mustacich

Dec 9, 2020

News

Scientists Find Strong Evidence Linking Mediterranean Diet to Lower Risk of Diabetes

A 25-year study found that consuming more plants, whole grains, olive oil and a daily glass of wine lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases in women

• Taylor McBride

Dec 8, 2020

News

How Are Wine Auctions Doing? Leading Auctioneers Praise Virtual Success

As the pandemic continues to restrict most in-person events, auction houses are seeing positive signs from virtual strategies combined with thirsty buyers

• Shawn Zylberberg

Dec 3, 2020

Turning Tables

Goodnight Hospitality Brings Prix-Fixe Lounge Experience to Houston

The Lounge at March debuts before the full restaurant opens next year. Plus, City Winery pops up again in New York’s Rockefeller Center and Miami chef Brad Kilgore closes two restaurants

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Dec 3, 2020

Columns

It’s Complicated

Champagne faces a tough challenge with the 2020 vintage as the region's governing body limits crop size yet again. But there is a silver lining for consumers

• Alison Napjus

From the Nov 30, 2020, issue

Columns

Return of a Piedmont Original

An underrated Italian white grape makes a comeback as local wine producers find promise in Timorasso

• Bruce Sanderson

From the Nov 30, 2020, issue

News

Leafy Greens, Whole Grains and a Glass of Wine May Keep the Heart Healthy

A Harvard team found strong links between a diet of anti-inflammatory foods, including wine, and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

• Shawn Zylberberg

Nov 25, 2020

News

Auction Napa Valley Turns the Page

The landmark charity fundraiser cancels its 2021 event as organizers chart out new format for the future; in Burgundy, Hospices de Beaune is postponed at the last moment until Dec. 13

• Kim Marcus

Nov 23, 2020