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Joseph Phelps started by buying grapes from some of Napa's most iconic vineyards, then acquired its own prime land.

Möet Hennessy Buys Napa's Joseph Phelps Vineyards

The multinational luxury corporation has purchased a Napa icon, home of Insignia

Jun 29, 2022

At Freixenet and other cellars, aging regimens have been improved and quality has followed.

Cava Bubbles Up

Spain's signature sparkling wine has been overshadowed by Champagne and Prosecco, but that’s changing

Jun 28, 2022

Senior editor Alison Napjus says nothing compares with the dramatic natural beauty of the Douro Valley, which she recently visited.

Portuguese Exploration

The Douro Valley offers unparalleled vineyard views, rich history and lovely hospitality—and, of course, delicious wines

From the Jul 31, 2022, issue

Mary Kate’s Wine Bar, a new Award of Excellence winner in Wisconsin, uses wine flights as an opportunity to educate guests while learning about their vinous preferences.

Wine Spectator Reveals 2022 Restaurant Award Winners

Nearly 3,200 restaurants around the world earned honors for their ambitious wine programs, bolstering their lists and cellars now that dining out has resumed

Jun 27, 2022

For years, the chateau building and its winery in the suburbs of Seattle were the public face of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Without the Chateau?

Washington state's biggest winery puts its flagship Woodinville property on the market

Tim Fish

Jun 24, 2022

Gabriel Kreuther wine director Aukai Bell has built a list particularly strong in the wines of Burgundy and Alsace; his team of sommeliers sells more Alsatian whites than any other category on the list.

2 Restaurants Win New Grand Awards in 2022

Wine Spectator recognizes dining destinations in New York and Napa Valley with its top honor for wine programs

Cassia Schifter

Jun 23, 2022

The Disney Miller family spent 40 years building Silverado Vineyards into a sizable Napa operation.

Exclusive: Foley Family Wines Buys Napa’s Silverado Vineyards

Vintner, finance executive and hockey team owner Bill Foley secures 300 acres of Napa vines with latest deal expanding his winery holdings

Daniel Marsteller

Jun 21, 2022

California Pinot Noir pioneer Josh Jensen helped establish the Mount Harlan AVA.

Josh Jensen, Founder of Calera Wine Company, Dies at 78

The California pioneer turned his passion for Pinot Noir into one of the state's most recognized and celebrated wineries

Aaron Romano

Jun 13, 2022

Nicole Hitchcock chats with senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec on Wednesday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET.

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Upcoming Schedule

Our next episode features J Vineyards winemaker Nicole Hitchcock

VGS Chateau Potelle owner Jean-Noel Fourmeaux (left) celebrates after a high bid for his winery's lot at the Napa Valley Barrel Auction.

Napa Valley Barrel Auction Raises $1.5 Million in Collective Napa Valley Debut

The Napa Valley Vintners association has replaced the landmark Auction Napa Valley charity auction with a series of community-oriented events and fundraisers under the Collective Napa Valley umbrella

Aaron Romano

Jun 8, 2022

Guests spent the evening sampling favorite wines and new discoveries, ranging from bubbly to Cabernet to Port, and from classics from California, France and Italy to discoveries from places as far-flung as Uruguay.

Vegas Vibes: Highlights from Wine Spectator’s 2022 Grand Tour Kick-Off

The annual supertasting tour rolls out with 224 wineries and more than 1,000 attendees at Las Vegas’ Resorts World megaplex. Next stops: D.C. and Florida

Kristen Bieler

Jun 7, 2022

According to new research, moderate wine consumption is associated with a reduced risk for pituitary tumor development.

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Reduced Tumor Risk

Researchers found that moderate wine drinkers were as much as 40 percent less likely to develop pituitary adenoma

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 7, 2022

Isole e Olena winery and vineyards in Tuscany's Chianti Classico region

EPI Group Buys Chianti Classico’s Isole & Olena

The Chianti standout and its super Tuscan Cepparello cuvée join Brunello star Biondi Santi in the EPI portfolio

Bruce Sanderson

Jun 2, 2022

RPM Italian's Las Vegas location mingles original design elements and menu items with a vibe consistent with the RPM group, plus some of its most popular dishes.

RPM Italian Opens on Las Vegas Strip

The group’s fifth location starts off with 1,000 wine selections. Plus, chef Gavin Kaysen unveils two restaurants in the Four Seasons Minneapolis and Le Crocodile team debuts a wine bar in Manhattan

Jun 2, 2022

Sean Thackrey at his Bolinas, Calif., winemaking facility in 2003

Marin County Winemaking Iconoclast Sean Thackrey Dies at 79

The art dealer turned maverick winemaker pursued wines of character over convention; he also amassed one of the world’s largest collections of historic wine books and manuscripts

April Louis

May 31, 2022

Where to start among more than 200 wines at the Grand Tour tastings? You can't go wrong with a glass of bubbly, such as this year's selection from Champagne Lanson.

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Editors’ Guide to the Grand Tour Tastings

The Wine Spectator team shares don’t-miss wines, discoveries and personal favorites to guide your evening’s explorations

May 28, 2022

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