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Evenstad Estates' winemaking and viticulture vice president Michael Fay, left, owner and founder Grace Evenstad and CEO/President Ryan Harris stand in Burgundy's Bonnes Mares vineyard.

Oregon's Evenstad Estates Buys Burgundy Domaine and Vineyards

The owners of Domaine Serene are adding 15 acres in the Côte de Nuits to their growing enterprise in Burgundy's Côte d'Or

Jun 18, 2021

Senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec

The Power of Star Power

Are celebrity wine labels good for the wine world?

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

Senior editor James Molesworth

A Note on En Primeur

Our commitment to getting Bordeaux tastings right during pandemic troubles

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

Daniel Humm's signature artistic plating style is on full display for Eleven Madison Park's first menu after its temporary closure.

Grand Award Winner Eleven Madison Park Returns with Plant-Based Menu

The New York destination is back, with a twist. Plus, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat is coming to Los Angeles and Michael Mina’s RN74 Seattle closes for good

Jun 17, 2021

Chef José Andrés speaks to a packed house at Wine Spectator's 2019 New York Wine Experience.

Wine Spectator's 40th Annual New York Wine Experience Is Sold Out

The wine world's signature event will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Oct. 21–23

Daniel Marsteller

Jun 16, 2021

Napa Valley Vintners' new Collective Napa Valley initiative will include a June 2022 futures auction.

The Future Is ‘Collective’ for Napa Valley Vintners

Collective Napa Valley, a year-round philanthropy program, will replace the discontinued Auction Napa Valley

MaryAnn Worobiec

Jun 15, 2021

Jean Hoefliger chats with senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec on Wednesday, June 30 at 3 p.m. ET.

Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator's Upcoming Schedule

Our next two episodes feature Harmon Skurnik of Skurnik Wines and winemaker Jean Hoefliger

From left: U.S. President Joseph Biden attends the G7 Summit with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Queen Elizabeth II and France's President Emmanuel Macron.

SND: U.S. and E.U. Suspend Tariffs in Aerospace Dispute for 5 Years

President Joseph Biden's administration lifts 25 percent tariffs on wines, spirits and cheese, and European Union suspends 25 percent tariffs on Bourbon whiskey, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Levi's jeans, ending trade war

Daniel Marsteller

Jun 15, 2021

Since opening Union Square Cafe in 1985, Meyer has built his hospitality company into a multifaceted culinary giant.

The Show Reopens: Danny Meyer Chats Live on Bringing New York Restaurants Back

The CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group talks about the rebirth of New York dining, hiring woes across the industry and a new restaurant project in Manhattan West

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 14, 2021

Andy Walker chats vines with listening students during one of his regular viticulture classes at University of California Davis.

A Legend of the Vineyard

After 32 years of teaching grapegrowing to America's future winemakers and breeding disease-resistant vines, Andy Walker is retiring

Lynn Alley

Jun 11, 2021

Barbara and Warren Winiarski stand next to their 1973 Napa Cabernet at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Founders Donate $4 Million to Smithsonian

A bequest from vintners Warren and Barbara Winiarski will help ensure the future of the Smithsonian’s American Food History Project and adds a new curator position

Collin Dreizen

Jun 9, 2021

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Announcing Wine Spectator’s 15th Annual Video Contest

What does wine mean to you? Submit your video story!

Jun 9, 2021

Chef Bobby Flay is venturing into coastal Italian cuisine with Amalfi, his newest opening in Las Vegas.

Bobby Flay’s Italian Eatery Debuts in Las Vegas

The chef and TV personality’s latest spot, Amalfi, opens in the former location of his Mesa Grill. Plus, Truluck’s seafood chain opens its first location in the Northeast U.S., Chicago’s Yugen is being replaced, and Texas’ Haywire expands

Jun 3, 2021

Police arrived to find two bicyclists run off the road and a totaled pickup truck.

Sonoma Winemaker Dies in Car Crash

Gary Farrell enologist Mark Osborne was killed when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle; vineyard manager Ulises Valdez Jr. has been charged with DUI and has significant injuries following accident

May 26, 2021

Alejandro Fernandez, Ribera del Duero's Wine Champion, Dies at 88

The Spanish vintner put his region on the map with powerful, outstanding Tempranillos

Gillian Sciaretta

May 25, 2021

Senior editor Bruce Sanderson

The Vintage Variations

The peaks and valleys of vintage quality in Italy have diminished, but turning a difficult season into a success comes at a cost

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jun 30, 2021, issue

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