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Bismack Biyombo played in Spain before being selected in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft.

Wine Talk: NBA Big Man Bismack Biyombo

The Charlotte Hornets center talks about his passion for Rioja, promoting wine culture on his team and giving back to his African community

Jul 2, 2021

Burgundy educator Jacky Rigaux and vigneron Bruno Clavelier advocate evaluating "wines of place" through the "mouth" method of tasting, which they feel provides a more complete and accurate picture.

Sniff or Sip?

A Burgundian debate over how to taste terroir

Jul 21, 2021

The French Laundry's head sommelier, Andrew Adelson, believes that thoughtful and personal interactions with guests helps them enjoy the experience from the moment they sit down.

Andrew Adelson Makes Fine Dining Fun at the French Laundry

After taking over the Grand Award–winning wine list during a tough time for restaurants, the head sommelier of the Napa destination is ready to show guests a good time

Jul 21, 2021

Andrea and Roberto Ferrando have taken on the challenge of continuing to farm pergola-trained Nebbiolo on the ancient terraces of the Carema appellation.

A Pioneer of ‘Mountain Barolo’

Carema is northern Piedmont’s “heroic” wine

Jul 6, 2021

Add these refreshing wines recommended by expert restaurant sommeliers to your must-drink list this summer.

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Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Summer Value Sippers

These warm-weather wines, selected by experts from Restaurant Award winners, are easy to drink and easy on your wallet

Jul 2, 2021

This year, wine director Braithe Tidwell helped the wine program at Brennan's in New Orleans recapture Grand Award status; the restaurant previously held the honor from 1983 to 2005.

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Breaking the Mold at a New Orleans Landmark: Brennan’s Braithe Tidwell

The wine director at the historic Grand Award winner initially pursued an acting career, but wound up on an entirely different kind of stage: the fine dining–room floor

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Jun 25, 2021

Rich Gannon took the Raiders to Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his off weeks, he toured Napa Valley.

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Wine Talk: NFL Quarterback Rich Gannon's Cabernet Journey

The MVP quarterback, four-time Pro Bowler and CBS Sports analyst talks about exploring Napa wine country, the NFL's wine craze and the biggest mistake he made as a wine collector

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 22, 2021

Monica Raspi sold her veterinary clinic to take over from her mother at Fattoria Pomona, but she still has the constant company of her dachshund Zoe.

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New-Generation Chianti Classico, Part 3: Pomona’s Monica Raspi

The veterinarian-turned-vintner achieved success with Sangiovese by learning to understand what the vines were telling her

Robert Camuto

Jun 15, 2021

Grand Award–winning wine director Jason Irving has a favorite California sparkler to match with fried foods like chicken nuggets and fries.

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Sommelier Roundtable: Guilty-Pleasure Wine Pairings

From potato chips to sweet-and-sour candy, six wine experts from Restaurant Award winners reveal the indulgent treats that actually pair well with wine

Jun 4, 2021

Michele Braganti walks the hilly vineyards above Monteraponi.

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New-Generation Chianti Classico, Part 2: Monteraponi

From bad boy to meticulous vintner in two decades, Michele Braganti fulfilled his father's dream for a family wine estate

Robert Camuto

Jun 1, 2021

Regine Rousseau believes the secret to introducing new people to wine is to help them realize there are no barriers to entry.

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Regine Rousseau Loves to Break Down Walls for Wine

The Chicago-based wine educator has built a career teaching consumers how welcoming wine can be if you refuse to be intimidated

MaryAnn Worobiec

May 28, 2021

Istine's Angela Fronti says Sangiovese rewards those who put the effort in.

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New-Generation Chianti Classico: Istine

Angela Fronti’s ancestors farmed other people’s land. Today she makes stellar crus from a growing family estate

Robert Camuto

May 25, 2021

Gaddo, Filippo and Beatrice are among the Contini Bonacossi family members carrying on winemaking work that dates to Renaissance times while continuing to innovate with new bottlings.

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A Great Old Tuscan

The Capezzana estate continues Carmignano’s delicious, centuries-old tradition of blending Sangiovese and Cabernet

Robert Camuto

May 11, 2021

The expert wine picks below include a few selections you might not expect to see on a brunch table, including some reds.

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Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Springtime Brunch Wine?

Before your brain goes straight to bubbly, check out these recommendations by nine wine pros from Restaurant Award winners for wines to pair with the beloved midday meal

May 5, 2021

Vidon Vineyard's team, from left, winemaker David Bellows, co-owner Erin Allen, president Tiquette Bramlett, and co-owner Dru Allen, operate a 2,000 case Willamette Valley winery.

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Tiquette Bramlett Has Ambitious Goals for Oregon's Vidon Vineyard

In an exclusive interview, the first Black woman hired to run a winery in a major U.S. region talks about her plans there, her journey from singer to winery worker and her efforts to grow the wine community

MaryAnn Worobiec

Maz Jobrani fell in love with wine during a trip to Italy as a student.

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Wine Talk: Maz Jobrani's Wine Routine

The Iranian-American comedian talks about growing up in wine country, comedic wine rituals and his deep connection with Napa's Darioush Winery

Shawn Zylberberg

Apr 29, 2021

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Wine Talk: NBA Big Man Bismack Biyombo

Sniff or Sip?

Andrew Adelson Makes Fine Dining Fun at the French Laundry

A Pioneer of ‘Mountain Barolo’

Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Summer Value Sippers

Breaking the Mold at a New Orleans Landmark: Brennan’s Braithe Tidwell

Wine Talk: NFL Quarterback Rich Gannon's Cabernet Journey

New-Generation Chianti Classico, Part 3: Pomona’s Monica Raspi

Sommelier Roundtable: Guilty-Pleasure Wine Pairings

New-Generation Chianti Classico, Part 2: Monteraponi

Regine Rousseau Loves to Break Down Walls for Wine

New-Generation Chianti Classico: Istine

A Great Old Tuscan

Sommelier Roundtable: What’s Your Favorite Springtime Brunch Wine?

Tiquette Bramlett Has Ambitious Goals for Oregon's Vidon Vineyard

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