Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

What the Supreme Court Said—and Didn’t Say—About Wine

Four new lawsuits show that the battle to give wine consumers true freedom of choice has just begun

• Mitch Frank

Jul 22, 2019

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

A Fond Farewell to a Friend in Wine

The wine industry loses a friend with the passing of Burgundy expert Ned Benedict at age 60

• Bruce Sanderson

Jul 22, 2019

News

Wine Prices Continue to Climb at Auction in First Half of 2019

Sales in major markets totaled $233.8 million thanks to rare Burgundy, Bordeaux and spirits

• Peter D. Meltzer

Jul 19, 2019

Turning Tables

Team Behind Two Grand Award Winners Opens Selby's in Silicon Valley

Plus, RPM Restaurants has a new pizzeria in Chicago, a fourth location of International Smoke comes to San Diego, and more

• Julie Harans
• Teddy Willson

Jul 18, 2019

News

Champagne's Nicolas Feuillatte Expands, Buying the Historic Henri Abelé House

Henri Abelé will be the first standalone brand for Feuillatte, the grower-cooperative that is one of the biggest Champagne names

• Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 15, 2019

News

Will the Supreme Court's Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?

The highest court delivered a win for consumers last month. Here's how this could affect alcohol regulations in the U.S.

• Emma Balter

Jul 12, 2019

News

UNESCO Recognizes Prosecco Wine Areas as World Heritage Site

Italy's hills around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene join the U.N. list's newest additions

• Alison Napjus

Jul 9, 2019

News

Burgundy Giant Boisset to Buy Maison Alex Gambal

Famille Boisset will acquire 30 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, the Gambal brand and inventory

• Bruce Sanderson

Jul 8, 2019

News

Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul

Hervé and Régis Grandeau were found guilty of selling surplus wine, but protest that regulations were unclear and no one was harmed

• Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 3, 2019

Turning Tables

Group Behind Grand Award–Winning Saison Opens a Second Angler in Los Angeles

Plus, sommelier shuffles at major restaurants in New York

• Julie Harans
• Natalie Crooks
• Teddy Willson

Jul 3, 2019

Opinion

Once and Future Sonoma

Tim Fish reflects on his first impressions of Sonoma, and muses on what lies ahead

• Tim Fish

Aug 31, 2019

News

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard

Court agrees with Constellation that suit should not proceed, but will allow The Vineyard House to amend its suit over historic property

• Daniel Marsteller

Jul 1, 2019

News

Wine Spectator Reveals 2019 Restaurant Award Winners

Magazine honors excellence in wine lists, recognizing programs in all 50 states and 79 countries and territories

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jul 1, 2019

News

8 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2019

Wine Spectator recognizes dining spots from 5 countries with its top honor for wine lists

• Gillian Sciaretta

Jun 27, 2019

News

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Tennessee Residency Law; Opens Door for National Wine Retailer Shipping Challenges

Seven of the justices delivered a strong defense of the Constitution's Commerce Clause in the face of discriminatory state alcohol regulations

• Emma Balter

Jun 26, 2019