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Cathiard Family Estate's Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 was one of many California gems poured at the Grand Tasting.

2024 Grand Tastings: Two Nights Not to Be Missed

Wine Spectator's 43rd Wine Experience kicks off with an all-star evening featuring more than 260 of the world's best wines

Mitch Frank

Oct 19, 2024

José Andrés' first hotel will be in the heart of the Georgetown historic district in Washington, D.C.

Building on His Restaurant Empire, José Andrés Is Opening His First Hotel

The Bazaar House will debut in Washington, D.C., in 2027 with dining options, a private club and a new “signature restaurant” from José Andrés Group. Plus, Daniel's a Florida Steak House opens in Coral Gables

Oct 17, 2024

The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square is more than a hotel and dining destination; it hosts Broadway shows, New Year’s Eve celebrations and events like Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience.

Danny Meyer to Take a Spin on a Revolving Restaurant in New York City

Union Square Hospitality Group will revamp the View Restaurant & Lounge atop the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square, with plans to open this winter

Julia Larson

Oct 10, 2024

An Israeli farmer was killed by Hezbollah fire in December near this vineyard, which sits just across the border from the hills of Lebanon. Most residents have been evacuated for a year now.

As War in the Middle East Expands, Winemakers Persevere

Plagued by war, bombing and heartbreak, wine producers in Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank share their stories

Kristen Bieler

Oct 9, 2024

Following a retrospective tasting of Barbaresco’s 2014 vintage with nine of the region’s top producers, senior editor Bruce Sanderson reflects on the power of these Nebbiolos after a decade in the cellar.

A Breakout Vintage for Barbaresco

A 2014 retrospective tasting reinforces the distinctive nature of this region’s Nebbiolos

Bruce Sanderson

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Lucas Löwi is returning home as the new estate director of Terrazas de los Andes, and he has big plans for the future, writes senior editor Aaron Romano.

Homecoming King

Lucas Löwi returns to Argentina from Numanthia in Spain to showcase his homeland’s terroir

Aaron Romano

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Duckhorn head winemaker Renée Ary walks through one of the company's hundreds of acres of vines.

SND: Private Equity Firm Butterfly Buys Duckhorn Wine Company for $1.95 Billion

Five years after becoming a public company, the Napa-based wine giant has new owners

Daniel Marsteller

Oct 7, 2024

Somni is returning with chef Aitor Zabala's high concept dishes, like this mint broth served with fava beans, artichokes and morel mushrooms.

Somni to Reopen in Los Angeles

After four years, the acclaimed restaurant returns under the sole ownership of chef Aitor Zabala. Plus, Prelude opens in San Francisco and Oregon's ōkta says goodbye

Oct 3, 2024

Donald Patz and Harry Hamlin took to the stage at the Sonoma County Wine Celebration to promote their auction lot.

Sonoma County Wine Celebration Raises $1.6 Million for Children's Charities

Top lots at the annual event featured dinner with actor Harry Hamlin, luxury vacations and loads of wine

Tim Fish

Oct 2, 2024

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown joined <em>Wine Spectator</em>'s James Molesworth on the newest episode of <em>Straight Talk<em>.</em></em>

Straight Talk Episode 26: Harvest Reality Check with Thomas Rivers Brown

The Napa Cabernet superstar and his dozens of prestigious clients are working overtime with harvest 2024 in high gear; Brown took a break to tell us what harvest is really like …

Robert Taylor

Sep 30, 2024

The modern Napa Valley wine industry has depended on visitors to taste the wines and see the terroir in person.

More Than 3.7 Million Annual Visitors Help Napa Valley Rebound from the Pandemic

The survey conducted by the local tourism council found visitors almost reached pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and those guests are younger and more diverse

Mitch Frank

Sep 26, 2024

For his winning entry, Jacobson has again earned two full weekend passes to Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience.

‘I Just Want a Zinfandel’ Wins Wine Spectator’s 2024 Video Contest

Steve Jacobson makes it a hat trick with his third straight win, a “Hall of Fame”-level accomplishment for the publication’s annual reader video showcase

Julia Larson

Sep 25, 2024

Winery executive and Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley was one of several bidders who scooped up Vintage assets at the sale.

Foley and Other Companies Buy Vintage Wine Estates Brands at Bankruptcy Auction

Multiple brands like Clos Pegase, Girard, B.R. Cohn and Swanson Vineyards went on the auction block

Sep 20, 2024

Neil Empson, right, founded Empson & Co. with his wife Maria, left, and later handed off the CEO position to his daughter Tara, center.

Neil Empson, Pioneering Importer of Italian Wine, Dies at 85

A believer in quality wines from across the Italian peninsula, the New Zealander built an impressive company and legacy

Bruce Sanderson

Sep 19, 2024

Senior editor Mitch Frank has inspected six restaurants that went on to win Grand Awards.

A Grand Kind of Crazy

Achieving a Grand Award is its own kind of passion project for restaurateurs

Mitch Frank

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

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