SingleThread Farms Premieres Rooftop Wine Bar and Kistler Dinner Series Collaboration

The Sonoma restaurant unveils two new formats for serving guests while its dining room is closed. Plus, a Grand Award winner closes in Los Angeles, a Colorado-based concept expands, Beverly Hills loses two José Andrés spots, and more

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Aug 13, 2020

No Relief for U.S. Wine Consumers—Trump Administration Keeps Tariffs on European Wines in Place

Trade Representative says 25 percent duties will remain in place for most French, Spanish and German wines; importers and merchants say the tariffs are killing American jobs

• Mitch Frank

Aug 13, 2020

Charting a Path Forward: A Live Chat with Mac McDonald

The pioneering Vision Cellars owner and winemaker opens up about his journey from East Texas to Sonoma, and launching the Association of African American Vintners

• Augustus Weed

Aug 11, 2020

Young Owners of Le Clos du Caillou Expand in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Vacheron family has purchased Domaine de Panisse and 33 acres of prime vineyards

• Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 10, 2020

Leading Vintners in Châteauneuf-du-Pape Make Two Big Acquisitions

The Guigal family has purchased Domaine Les Clefs d'Or in Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, while the owners of Château Mont-Redon have acquired a winery in nearby Cairanne

• Suzanne Mustacich

Aug 6, 2020

Leading from the Top: A Live Chat with Carlton McCoy

The CEO of Napa's Heitz Cellar talks about his incredible journey from high-school dropout to star sommelier to the upper crust of California Cabernet, and how the wine industry can become more inclusive for those like him

• Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 6, 2020

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers

Proposed new guidelines would cut recommended daily limit of alcohol consumption for American men in half

• Mitch Frank

Aug 5, 2020

A Wine Industry on the Edge: Live Chat with Anthony Hamilton Russell

The South African vintner talks about taking the reins as owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, dealing with the country's ban on alcohol sales and a new wine project in Oregon

• Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 4, 2020

Anderson Valley Pioneer and Handley Cellars Founder Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

A leader for women in wine and a champion for her Mendocino home, Handley helped legitimize the nascent wine region

• Aaron Romano

Aug 3, 2020

Canned Wine Sales Are Bursting at the Seams

Familiar names and new faces are diving into the soon-to-be $200 million market for wine in cans, with greater quality and selection for consumers than ever before

• Augustus Weed

Aug 3, 2020

Bordeaux Vintners Look to Provence

Cos-d'Estournel owner Michel Reybier buys Château Miraval neighbor La Mascaronne; Lafite Rothschild CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats and his family have partnered on Château d'Estoublon

• Suzanne Mustacich

Jul 31, 2020

Café Boulud Pops Up at Blantyre in the Berkshires

From July into fall, chef Daniel Boulud’s Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning French café joins forces with a fellow winner. Plus, Danny Meyer’s Gramercy Tavern debuts its first to-go program, and a longstanding fine-dining destination closes in Las Vegas

• Julie Harans
• Julia Lombardo

Jul 30, 2020

Old World in Sonoma: A Live Chat with David Ramey

California Chardonnay star David Ramey talks about his wine epiphany, his Burgundian approach to California winemaking, and struggling to adapt during the pandemic

• Shawn Zylberberg

Jul 28, 2020

Sharing Black Voices: Wine Spectator Instagram Live Chats Will Spotlight Black Wine Professionals in August

The Instagram series will feature sommeliers, winemakers, vineyard managers and other industry leaders

Jul 27, 2020