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More European wines will be hit with tariffs if a new U.S. government proposal goes into effect.

Dec 11, 2019

Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Was Alcohol Mankind's Secret Evolutionary Weapon?

A new book finds that our early simian ancestors' ability to process moderate amounts of alcohol may have given them a critical edge in the fight for survival

Peter Lane

Dec 10, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do

Wine is increasingly becoming collateral damage in trade fights between the U.S., the E.U. and China. Consumers pay the price

Mitch Frank

Dec 5, 2019

Caviar is on the seasonal menu at Georgie, chef Curtis Stone's first Texas restaurant.

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Dallas Welcomes Georgie by Chef Curtis Stone

The Los Angeles chef makes his Texas debut. Plus, Restaurant Award winners in Australia and Las Vegas are resurrected, and more

Dec 5, 2019

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

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An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling, Davies and Brook

The restaurant is set to open Dec. 9 in Mayfair's Claridge's hotel

Julie Harans

Dec 4, 2019

Located in France's Côtes de Provence, Château d'Esclans has played a major role in the rosé revolution.

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Shanken News Daily: Moët Hennessy Buys Control of Luxury Rosé Leader Château d'Esclans

The French luxury giant LVMH adds Whispering Angel and Sacha Lichine's other high-end rosés to a portfolio that includes Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Krug

Daniel Marsteller

Dec 2, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron sampled local wine when he visited southwest France for the G7 summit in August.

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Will France Go Dry for January? Macron Says No

The French president weighs in after health agencies consider the idea. But is a month off from booze the healthiest option?

Mitch Frank

Nov 27, 2019

Jean Gautreau started his career as a wine merchant, but became a notable vintner too.

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Jean Gautreau, Visionary Behind Bordeaux's Sociando-Mallet, Dies at 92

Originally a wine merchant, he purchased a rundown wine estate in 1969 and revitalized it

Suzanne Mustacich

Nov 25, 2019

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Adam Lee's Pinot Passage

With his new projects, the heralded Sonoma winemaker is going from Burgundy to the Rhône

Tim Fish

Dec 31, 2019

Opinion

Sono Montenidoli

Exploring the remarkable reds and whites of a unique Tuscan producer

Bruce Sanderson

Dec 31, 2019

White greenhouses of a cannabis growing operation sprouted earlier this year between Fiddlestix and Sea Smoke vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Can Cannabis and Wine Coexist?

As California’s cannabis industry matures, development in winegrowing areas sparks conflict and concerns

Aaron Romano

Nov 22, 2019

Oceans' array of seafood offerings includes this ahi tuna tataki.

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Canadian Restaurant Group Splashes into U.S. Dining Scene with Oceans

The seafood restaurant opened in New York’s Flatiron District Nov. 20. Plus, Brennan’s names a new chef in New Orleans, and more

Nov 21, 2019

Multiple vintners offered some of their best wines in a wine-focused opening lot.

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Emeril Lagasse's Carnivale du Vin Raises $3.6 Million for Charity

The chef's 15th annual philanthropic event had world-famous chefs working alongside New Orleans culinary students to create a night to remember

Shawn Zylberberg

Nov 21, 2019

Father and daughter Jasyon and Cleo Pahlmeyer have built their family winery into a Napa star.

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Wine Giant E. & J. Gallo Buys Napa Valley Star Pahlmeyer Winery

Known for its Cabernet blend, Merlot and Chardonnay, Pahlmeyer becomes the latest luxury brand in Gallo’s portfolio; Cleo Pahlmeyer will remain on staff to help transition

Nov 19, 2019

A French container ship heads into port. Many wineries had products heading to America when the tariffs were announced.

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Trade War Roils European Wine Industry

French, Spanish and German wineries are still figuring out how to withstand 25 percent tariffs

Suzanne Mustacich

Nov 15, 2019

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Jan 22, 2020

A case of Resting Beethoven Face on a monument at the Tiergarten at Berlin

Wine Killed Beethoven, Suggests Provocative New Research

Jan 23, 2020

Set phasers to sun: Data (Brent Spiner, left) and Picard (Patrick Stewart) catch some shade during filming at Sunstone Winery last spring.

Make It So: How a Not-So-French Vineyard Got Cast as Star Trek's 'Château Picard'

Jan 24, 2020

Drying out for a month is easy. Practicing moderation is a lifelong endeavor.

Dry January Is B.S. How About Moderation March?

Jan 24, 2020

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Jan 24, 2020

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Jan 22, 2020

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Wine Killed Beethoven, Suggests Provocative New Research

Collin Dreizen

Jan 23, 2020

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Make It So: How a Not-So-French Vineyard Got Cast as Star Trek's 'Château Picard'

Ben O'Donnell

Jan 24, 2020

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Dry January Is B.S. How About Moderation March?

Mitch Frank

Jan 24, 2020

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Trump Administration Considers 100 Percent Tariffs on All European Wines

Was Alcohol Mankind's Secret Evolutionary Weapon?

Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do

Dallas Welcomes Georgie by Chef Curtis Stone

An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling, Davies and Brook

Shanken News Daily: Moët Hennessy Buys Control of Luxury Rosé Leader Château d'Esclans

Will France Go Dry for January? Macron Says No

Jean Gautreau, Visionary Behind Bordeaux's Sociando-Mallet, Dies at 92

Adam Lee's Pinot Passage

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Can Cannabis and Wine Coexist?

Canadian Restaurant Group Splashes into U.S. Dining Scene with Oceans

Emeril Lagasse's Carnivale du Vin Raises $3.6 Million for Charity

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