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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Apr 29, 2021

Salvatore Molettieri makes three noteworthy Aglianico bottlings from his Cinque Querce vineyard, with barrel aging ranging from two to five years.

The Tractor of Montemarano (Touring Campania, Part 4)

How Salvatore Molettieri became a benchmark for potent Aglianico

Apr 28, 2021

Pauline Lhote has been working at Napa's Domaine Chandon for 15 years, thanks to an internship that she says gave her opportunity to have a voice.

Pop Stars: Pauline Lhote of Napa's Domaine Chandon

The head winemaker at the storied sparkling wine house encourages women in the wine industry to be brave

MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr 23, 2021

Pio Boffa loved attending Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience with his daughter, Federica.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Remembering Pio Boffa

Barolo star Pio Boffa's classic wines were matched by his passion and hospitality

Bruce Sanderson

Apr 19, 2021

Red wine with sushi? Don't knock it 'til you try it, says Maryland-based beverage director Natalie Tapken.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Unexpected Pairings

Experts from Restaurant Award winners reveal unusual yet great wine-and-food matches, including some they discovered by accident

Apr 14, 2021

Bill Harlan believes Napa's best days are yet to come and that his kids are well-positioned to help build that future.

Bill Harlan's 100-Year Vision

The Napa Valley vintner is handing off his wine company to his children, but he says it's just the start for their wines and Napa Valley

James Molesworth

Apr 12, 2021

Méo stands in Burgundy's famed Clos de Vougeot vineyard, adjacent to the medieval château. The Vosne-Romanée <i>grand cru</i> has been under his direction since 1989.

Burgundy and Beyond

Jean-Nicolas Méo brought his family estate to the pinnacle in France, then took his experience to Oregon

Robert Camuto

From the May 31, 2021, issue

California Pinot Noir is the star for wine-loving NBA players T.J. McConnell, CJ McCollum and Doug McDermott.

Wine Players of the NBA

Three pros share favorite bottles and inspiring moments on their wine journeys

Shawn Zylberberg

From the May 31, 2021, issue

Following the death of George Floyd, What’s in Your Glass? became a platform for guests such as Patti Labelle to discuss how to encourage younger Americans to become a voice for change.

The Melo Wine Series: What’s in Your Glass?

Wine brings together celebrity guests and becomes an opening for tougher conversations

Shawn Zylberberg

From the May 31, 2021, issue

Carmelo Anthony has been exploring wine for 15 years, sharing his passion with fellow NBA players and now with a wider audience through his wine-themed YouTube series, <i>What’s in Your Glass?</i>

Wine’s Power Forward

Carmelo Anthony is the driving force behind the NBA's passion for wine

Mitch Frank

From the May 31, 2021, issue

To understand differences between sites, agronomist Giovanni Bigot examines factors such as how vigorously each vine grows, how much fruit it produces, how many leaves it has and how healthy the grapes are.

Robert Camuto Meets...

Terroir on a 100-Point Scale

Can great vineyards be measured? This Italian thinks so

Robert Camuto

Apr 9, 2021

Amar'e Stoudemire began making kosher wine while living in Israel, during his days playing for Jerusalem's pro basketball team.

Wine Talk: NBA Great Amar'e Stoudemire Introduces New Kosher Wines

The Brooklyn Nets coach talks about his kosher winemaking journey, his California wine label and his favorite wine pairings for Passover

Shawn Zylberberg

Mar 26, 2021

Tuscan aristocrat Alessandro de Renzis Sonnino, affectionately known as "the Barone," will be fondly remembered.

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Passing of a Tuscan Gentleman

Chianti’s Barone Sonnino is taken by COVID in his wine prime

Robert Camuto

Mar 16, 2021

One of Las Vegas–based sommelier Sanae Halprin's favorite women winemakers is Marimar Torres of Marimar Estate in Sonoma, shown here with her daughter Cristina.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Female-Powered Wines

Drink well while supporting women’s careers in wine with these picks from 6 somms of Restaurant Award winners

Mar 12, 2021

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