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The Andelin vineyard sits right behind the two buildings that make up Cliff Lede Vineyards' wine facility.

Cliff Lede Acquires Prized Vineyard in Stags Leap District

With the addition of the neighboring Andelin Vineyard, the winery expands its Napa vineyard holdings, focusing its sights on the valley

Mar 6, 2025

The sale includes over 50 lots from Burgundy legend Henri Jayer, one of the producers Saunier discovered and championed.

Auction Offers Rare Wines from Martine Saunier’s Cellar

Acker will sell bottles from the late importer’s collection, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders and an educational endowment for young women in wine

Mar 7, 2025

The menu at Marea Beverly Hills combines the restaurant's signature Italian flair with Californian ingredients.

Marea Expands to Beverly Hills

The fine Italian seafood restaurant makes its West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Plus, Bourbon Steak expands to Delray Beach in Florida and New York's One Fifth says goodbye

Mar 6, 2025

Senior editor Kristen Bieler says that wine lovers must develop their own benchmarks for detecting TCA and other wine flaws, instead of focusing on a “wet cardboard” character.

Why Corked Wine Is Personal

Identifying the taste and aroma of TCA is different for everyone

From the Apr 30, 2025, issue

Senior editor Aaron Romano tasted three of Otronia’s Patagonia wines from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages, some of the world’s most extreme climate wines to ever be produced.

Exploring the Edge of Possibility

Digging into the terroir of the world’s southernmost winery and vineyard

Aaron Romano

From the Apr 30, 2025, issue

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves recently signed a new bill opening his state to direct wine shipments from wineries.

Wine Lovers Win Victory as Mississippi Legalizes Direct Wine Shipping

Mississippi consumers will now be able to order bottles directly from wineries within and outside the state; but the new law has drawn objections

Collin Dreizen

Mar 5, 2025

Great Cabernet and other Bordeaux varieties can be grown in many places, with each site showing its own character. From left: To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley, Waterbrook Estate in Washington and Château Pavie in Bordeaux's St.-Emilion appellation.

Robert Camuto Meets...

There’s “There” in That Glass

More than ever, wine needs a sense of place

Robert Camuto

Mar 4, 2025

Gallo senior winemaker Michael Eddy-Cort, left, is overseeing the project with input from founder Joel Peterson.

Exploring Wine with Tim Fish

Exclusive: Ravenswood Reborn

Gallo revives the defunct cult California Zinfandel brand, and founder Joel Peterson is on board

Tim Fish

Mar 3, 2025

Peter Sichel and his wife, Stella, in 2015 at the New York Wine Experience, where he was an esteemed guest year after year.

Peter Sichel, Acclaimed Vintner, Spy and Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award Winner, Dies at 102

After escaping Nazi Germany, Sichel found success first as a spymaster and then as the force behind Blue Nun and other wines

Mitch Frank

Feb 28, 2025

The Arista Estate vineyard, planted in 2012 by Ulises Valdez, enjoys a prime spot in the Russian River Valley.

Arista Winery Owners Sell Sonoma Estate Vineyard and Winery, Retain Brand

Chris Underwood is buying the Russian River Valley Estate from the McWilliams family; brothers Ben and Mark McWilliams will continue Arista with winemaker Matt Courtney

James Molesworth

Feb 28, 2025

Quig Bruning of Sotheby's calls for bids from the crowd of vintners and wine industry leaders during Premiere Napa Valley.

At Napa’s Annual Barrel Auction, Bidders Show Enthusiasm for the Latest Vintage

The 29th Premiere Napa Valley Auction raised $3.3 million for charity while demonstrating plenty of energy around the 2023 wines

Chris Cardoso

Feb 27, 2025

Grapes went unpicked in this Lodi vineyard last year as grape prices plummeted. Some farmers are uprooting their vines.

Wine's Tough Times Are An Opportunity

U.S. wine sales are declining during a time of generational change—but that’s a chance to write a new chapter

Mitch Frank

Feb 21, 2025

Italy and France play a large role on Santi's wine list and menu.

Michael White Opens Santi in New York

The new spot marks the chef's return to Manhattan fine dining. Plus, Danny Meyer opens the View in Times Square, Seattle's Canlis faces changes and more news

Feb 20, 2025

Piero Antinori and Renzo Cotarella both believe the Arcadia Vineyard will provide ideal fruit for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.

Antinori Family Purchases Napa’s Arcadia Vineyard, Longtime Grape Source for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Owned separately by the Winiarski family, the Coombsville site is a prized source for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

James Molesworth

Feb 18, 2025

Newton Vineyard was home to a beautiful winery and meticulous gardens before the 2020 Glass fire swept Spring Mountain.

Napa’s Historic Newton Vineyard Will Close Permanently

LVMH will not reopen the Spring Mountain winery, known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, after its destruction in the 2020 wildfires

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 14, 2025

Whether it’s acres of grapevines or orchards of apple trees, Sonoma County has a long and fruitful history of agriculture.

Sonoma County Past and Future

Sonoma’s grapegrowing landscape is changing after decades of growth

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2025, issue

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