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Attorney Jess Jackson turned a grapegrowing hobby into a winery empire.

Chardonnay for the People

How Kendall-Jackson propelled America's favorite white wine

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jul 31, 2022, issue

Joe Wolosz, left, and Jeff Durham started their Napa winery with a vision of offering great wines made to pair with meals.

The Two Gentlemen Behind Napa's Gentleman Farmer

Joe Wolosz and Jeff Durham started their winery because they love hospitality, whether it's cooking, running a hotel or sharing their wines

MaryAnn Worobiec

Jun 17, 2022

Don't be <em>that</em> person when you dine out! Restaurant staff deserve respect, consideration and patience.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Restaurant Guests Behaving Badly

7 wine directors share their “worst customer ever” stories

Kristen Bieler

Jun 10, 2022

Roberto Bruno enjoys experimenting to see what's possible with Campania's native grape varieties, while sister Teresa is devoting energy to supporting the area's other small growers.

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Rising Stars of Greco di Tufo

Petilia’s founders champion a great Southern Italian white—and small farmers’ role in the Irpinia region

Robert Camuto

Jun 7, 2022

Tony Parker raises a glass to his new career in the wine business.

Tony Parker Euro Steps into French Wine

The retired NBA star talks about investing in rosé and Champagne, chasing bottles with “Pop” and why he doesn't collect wine

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 3, 2022

Jacqueline Pirolo believes it’s important to encourage diners to try Italy’s native grape varieties to help support small growers and preserve local diversity.

NYC Grind and Miami Hustle: Jacqueline Pirolo Champions Italian Wine in South Florida

Macchialina’s beverage director is expanding in Miami and seeing pandemic struggles fade in the rearview mirror

Shawn Zylberberg

Jun 2, 2022

Louis Lucas started planting vineyards in the 1970s and took an interest in making wine from Italian varieties in the 1990s after buying a property planted to Nebbiolo and other grapes.

Robert Camuto Meets...

A Pair of Pioneers Translate Northern Italy into Santa Barbara

Italian Grapes in California, Part 4: A generation apart, Louis Lucas and Steve Clifton were both drawn to Nebbiolo in the 1990s

Robert Camuto

May 31, 2022

Piero Antinori with daughters Alessia (left), Allegra and Albiera at the family’s Bargino winery

6 Italian Wine Stars and Families We Applaud

Our editors highlight some of Italy's leading vintners and winemakers

May 31, 2022

Soter’s Mineral Springs Vineyard in Oregon's Yamhill-Carlton AVA is planted to Burgundian varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A Grower of Wine

Tony Soter helped set the course for Napa Cabernet before championing Pinot Noir in California and ultimately Oregon

Tim Fish

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Julia Child gave Americans a new appreciation of French food and wine.

America's Chef-in-Chief

Two new shows broaden and extend Julia Child’s legacy

Owen Dugan

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

The entrepreneur and founder of several influential California wine brands is expanding his vision to e-commerce and hospitality companies, waterfront redevelopment and more.

Creative Force

Dave Phinney, the mind behind The Prisoner Wine Co. and other innovative projects, keeps raising the bar

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Phinney's plans for Mare Island include a revitalized waterfront, shown here in an artist rendering.

Mare Island: Plans and Promise

Adjacent to the coastal city of Vallejo, California, a tiny peninsula has seen little life since the U.S. Naval base there closed in the 1990s. Dave Phinney means to change that

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Savage & Cooke offers distillery tours, whiskey tastings, craft cocktails and food.

In the Phinney Spirit

Savage & Cooke Distillery brings new life to Mare Island as a craft beverage destination

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Dave Phinney (right) and NBA legend Scottie Pippen worked together to create Digits Bourbon, as well as a limited-release, Bourbon barrel–aged tea.

Phinney and Friends

Dave Phinney's collaborations beyond wine include a Bourbon and tea venture with Scottie Pippen, a premium seltzer and a fried chicken franchise

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Winemaker Dan Petroski built his reputation with Napa Cabernet, but created a personal passion project called Massican around white varieties from Italy.

Robert Camuto Meets...

Capitalist Kevin and Doomsday Dan

Italian Grapes in California, Part 3: Mount Etna meets Sonoma and a Napa winemaker finds inspiration in Friuli

Robert Camuto

May 13, 2022

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