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Becky Wasserman often hosted Burgundy newcomers at her house for lunch or dinner, ready with advice to help them get started in the wine business.

Becky Wasserman, American Champion of Burgundy's Small Wineries, Dies at 84

From her farm near Beaune, Wasserman represented small winegrowers from around France to U.S. importers and consumers, and was a valuable mentor

Bruce Sanderson

Aug 21, 2021

Justin Smith of Saxum Vineyards gets ready to saber some Champagne for the crowd at Must! Charities' wine auction in Paso Robles.

V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises $12 Million for Cancer Research

Plus, Must! Charities launches its first philanthropic wine event in Paso Robles to fight poverty and hunger

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 18, 2021

A small amount of alcohol, about a glass a day, was linked with a lower incidence of a second heart attack.

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Help Those with Cardiovascular Disease

Research finds that people who drank a glass of wine a day had a lower chance of a subsequent heart attack

Taylor McBride

Aug 13, 2021

One White Street features three dining rooms in a three-story townhouse, each with an open kitchen.

Celebrated Team Opens 3-Story Tribeca Spot One White Street

Sommelier Dustin Wilson and chef Austin Johnson debut the dual concept with an approachable 200-wine list. Plus, the Inn at Little Washington appoints a new leader of its Grand Award–winning wine program, Brooklyn’s Le Crocodile gets a sibling bar, and a Grand Award–winning group unveils a seafood venture in Boston

Aug 12, 2021

Mark Tarlov speaks at the 2018 New York Wine Experience during a panel discussion and tasting of Oregon Pinot Noir.

Mark Tarlov, Hollywood Producer Turned Oregon Vintner, Dies at Age 69

Passionate about Pinot Noir, the movie producer spent his later years founding the Evening Land, Chapter 24 and Rose & Arrow wine brands

Tim Fish

Aug 11, 2021

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson

A Masked Man in Italy

In the air again

Bruce Sanderson

From the Sep 30, 2021, issue

Senior editor Kim Marcus

Notes from the Coast

On the road again

Kim Marcus

From the Sep 30, 2021, issue

Jessica Elaine Garcia, wine director and co-owner of Houston's El Meson, wants all her customers to get vaccinated but doesn't feel right mandating it for an indoor table.

Should Restaurants Require Proof of Vaccination?

As New York City limits indoor dining to vaccinated guests, restaurateurs in other states weigh their options

Julie Harans

Aug 6, 2021

Multiple studies have found evidence that both cheese and wine, consumed in moderation, can lower the risk of heart disease.

Moderate Wine, Cheese and Coffee Consumption Linked to Healthier Hearts

An in-depth review of recent dietary literature finds that moderate consumption of key food groups can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 3, 2021

Caleb Ganzer was a sommelier at Eleven Madison Park and Daniel before taking over the wine program at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels.

New York Star Sommelier Arrested and Accused of Arson

Caleb Ganzer, wine director and co-owner of La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, allegedly set fire to outdoor dining spaces at other restaurants

Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 29, 2021

Chef José Andrés' fifth outpost of his tapas restaurant, Jaleo, represents the latest of several Chicago projects for ThinkFoodGroup.

José Andrés Enters Chicago Restaurant Scene

The chef’s ThinkFoodGroup makes its Windy City debut with an all-day café and another outpost of Jaleo, and there’s more to come. Plus, Houston chef Chris Shepherd opens a casual spin-off of Georgia James, and Chicago’s Spiaggia won’t reopen

Jul 29, 2021

The Glass fire damaged buildings at Napa's Castello di Amorosa and blanketed vineyards with smoke. Now insurers are either raising premiums or simply refusing to cover wineries.

Fires? Drought? Heat? California Wineries' Biggest Challenge Might Be Getting Insurance

After multiple years of wildfires, Napa and Sonoma vintners are struggling to obtain insurance policies, forcing some to risk everything

Tim Fish

Jul 28, 2021

Located just outside the town of St.-Émilion, Château Ausone has been a top winery in the appellation's classification since the first rankings in 1950.

Cheval-Blanc and Ausone Say Adieu to St.-Emilion Classification. Does It Matter?

Owners of two storied Bordeaux estates say that the rankings should focus more on wine quality; merchants say top wineries will be fine, but lesser-known estates may suffer

Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 23, 2021

Tribeca Grill is among Restaurant Week's long-time participants; David Gordon manages its 1,800-selection wine list, which has earned <i>Wine Spectator</i>'s Grand Award for the past 20 years.

New York City’s Restaurant Week Returns as Dining Rooms Reopen

Summer event features new menu options, award-winning wine lists and more

Taylor McBride

Jul 21, 2021

Randall Grahm has built a storied career making great wines and thinking outside the box.

Exclusive: Randall Grahm Joins Forces with Gallo for a New Wine Project

The new brand—The Language of Yes—combines Grahm’s penchant for Rhône grape varieties with Gallo’s marketing and distribution arm

Aaron Romano

Jul 21, 2021

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