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Alessandra Angelini was presenting wines from her family's two Montalcino wineries—Altesino and Caparzo.

A Grand Night Out of Wine and Fun

Wine Spectator kicks off its 2023 Grand Tour with 230 top wineries pouring in south Florida

Apr 19, 2023

The Mediterranean diet can include fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil and red wine.

What Makes the Mediterranean Diet Healthy? New Research Spotlights Polyphenols

A Spanish study links phenolic metabolites, produced as the body digests wine and healthy foods, to improved heart health

Apr 24, 2023

Corteza aims to capture some of the magic of enjoying fresh seafood along Mexico's Baja coast, though with stunning views of the L.A. skyline instead of the Pacific Ocean.

The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles Debuts Sendero from Chef Kevin Luzande

The new restaurant encompasses four concepts inspired by the chef's travels through Mexico, Argentina and beyond, with a wine list to match; plus New York's Eli Zabar reopens Eli's Table on the Upper East Side

Apr 20, 2023

Senior editor Aaron Romano says Chile's focus on sustainable viticulture should only enhance its reputation for world-class, <i>terroir</i>-driven wines.

Chilean Viticulture Links Past to Future

Chile’s Viña Carmen, Don Melchor and more embrace creative methods for ensuring modern sustainability

From the May 31, 2023, issue

Michel Reybier bought Château Cos d'Estournel in 2000 and has expanded his wine holdings since.

Cos-d'Estournel Owner Expands His Bordeaux Focus

Billionaire hotelier and winery owner Michel Reybier has bought the second-growth château's neighbor, Cos Labory

Suzanne Mustacich

Apr 14, 2023

Adjusting for flaws in past studies, researchers found drinkers and nondrinkers have about the same lifespans.

Moderate Drinkers Live as Long as Abstainers, Though Wine’s Health Benefits Remain Under Debate

After adjusting decades of alcohol research for methodological biases, scientists say moderate consumption does no harm—but doesn’t increase longevity either

Kenny Martin

Apr 12, 2023

Burgundy winemaker Aubert de Villaine at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 8: Kings of France

Romanée-Conti's Aubert de Villaine, southern France star Gérard Bertrand and NBA Hall of Famer Tony Parker join the podcast. Plus, we uncover Dr. Vinny's origin story …

Apr 8, 2023

Paperless Bottles: A New Path for Eco-Friendly Wine?

For its Crate brand, Australia’s Fourth Wave Wine is keeping it green by keeping its Shiraz and Cabernet bottles label-free

Collin Dreizen

Apr 7, 2023

Boasting a restaurant, a market and more, Michael Mina's latest project stretches across three historic buildings in Charleston, S.C.

Michael Mina Opens Sorelle in South Carolina

The chef-restaurateur is premiering his first ever restaurant in the Palmetto State, in a historic location in downtown Charleston, S.C.; plus, a new Italian eatery comes to Fort Worth, Texas

Apr 5, 2023

Nearly 2,500 guests grabbed the opportunity to taste wines from Italy's top wineries, ranging from Sicily to the Alps.

Italian Wine Sings at the 12th OperaWine

One of the world's biggest wine fairs kicks off with an elite tasting from 130 wineries from across Italy, selected by Wine Spectator

Robert Camuto

Apr 4, 2023

Dick Erath loved working in the vineyards, cultivating a variety of grapes.

Oregon Wine Pioneer Dick Erath Dies at 87

Erath helped lay the groundwork for Willamette Valley's success

Tim Fish

Mar 31, 2023

Among the Champagnes being poured at this year's tour will be the 97-point 2008 vintage of Rare brut.

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Editors’ Guide to the 2023 Grand Tour Tastings

To assist with your evening’s explorations, five members of the Wine Spectator editorial team share the wines they’re excited to try

Mar 31, 2023

First Citizens Bank headquarters is located in Raleigh, far from California wine country, but the firm does have experience with farmers.

Silicon Valley Bank and Its Wine Division Have a New Home

North Carolina–based First Citizens Bank has bought the troubled SVB, including nearly $1.2 billion in loans to wineries

Mitch Frank

Mar 28, 2023

Henriot Champagne has grown an impressive U.S. presence in the past decade.

Champagne Maneuvers: Nicolas Feuillatte Owner Buys Henriot

Six months after François Pinault's wine company purchased all the Henriot wineries, it has spun off the historic Champagne house

Alison Napjus

Mar 27, 2023

Axel Heinz has earned a reputation as one of the world's elite winemakers.

Exclusive: Ornellaia's Axel Heinz Will Become CEO of Château Lascombes

Gaylon Lawrence and Carlton McCoy hire the winemaker for their Bordeaux project after a long tenure in Tuscany producing Ornellaia and Masseto

Mar 23, 2023

The luxury resort's main restaurant, now called Double Barrel Steak by David Burke, features many of the chef's hallmarks, including red horses incorporated into the décor and Himalayan salt–aged steaks.

David Burke Arrives in Rhode Island

The celebrated chef-restaurateur has taken over Double Barrel at the Preserve Sporting Club and Residences in Richmond; plus Left Bank Brasserie expands in the San Francisco Bay Area

Mar 22, 2023

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