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In Wine Experience tradition, Schramsberg Vineyards proprietor Hugh Davies started the Friday morning seminars with sparkling wine.

Wine Star: Schramsberg Vineyards' Hugh Davies

Schramsberg’s proprietor brings California sparkle to the first of the 2024 New York Wine Experience seminars

Collin Dreizen

Oct 21, 2024

Marc Spears has been both a basketball journalist and a wine lover for decades.

Basketball Writer Marc Spears Has Olympic-Sized Passion for Wine

The veteran journalist and NBA ambassador for Kendall-Jackson dishes on the Olympics and the growing fascination with wine in basketball

Aaron Romano

Oct 17, 2024

Padma Lakshmi’s career path has spanned supermodel, actress, culinary celebrity, author and philanthropist, and her energy and enthusiasm continue to fuel a wide range of projects, including a wine label.

Padma Lakshmi’s Next Chapter

In her post–Top Chef life, the empress of spice is on a quest to elevate immigrant cuisine

Kristen Bieler

From the Nov 30, 2024, issue

Though he is now semi-retired, Anselme Selosse continues to play around with new wines and new approaches to winemaking in the Champagne region.

Robert Camuto Meets...

How Anselme Selosse Shook Up Champagne

His perpetual curiosity and daring changed the world of prestige bubbly

Robert Camuto

Oct 15, 2024

Darius Rucker is a rock and country music legend—and now he also has a Napa Cabernet.

Darius Rucker on His Napa Cabernet, Music and Bringing People Together

The musician and philanthropist, who recently joined the wine project As One Cru, talks about how he got into wine, knowing what he likes and more

Kenny Martin

Oct 9, 2024

Château La Fleur-Pétrus in Pomerol, Bordeaux

Christian Moueix’s Properties in Bordeaux and Napa

Brand and wine details from the estates and vineyards of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix

James Molesworth

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Despite dedicating his life to producing some of the world’s top wines, Christian Moueix likes to stay out of the spotlight.

Christian Moueix: The Interview

Editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken asks Christian Moueix about his life in Bordeaux and Napa

Marvin R. Shanken

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Though Guillaume Selosse has taken over the family domaine, his father, Anselme Selosse, remains deeply involved, from hosting hotel visitors to handling administration to experimenting with new wines.

Robert Camuto Meets...

Champagne Legend Anselme Selosse: Getting Deep in the Côte des Blancs

The philosophy and science behind his costly, coveted and controversial cult bubblies

Robert Camuto

Oct 1, 2024

Over the years, Chicago has solidified itself as one of the most exciting places to eat and drink wine in the United States.

Sommelier Roundtable

12 Excellent Spots for Wine in Chicago, According to the Pros

Six sommeliers dish on their favorite bars and restaurants for a glass of wine in the Windy City

Julia Larson

Sep 27, 2024

Elegant and audacious: The Bolgheri appellation's tentless outdoor dinner along the 19th-century Viale dei Cipressi, lined with more than 2,500 cypresses

Robert Camuto Meets...

Italian Wine’s Greatest Dinner?

Bolgheri gathers 1,200 wine lovers under a summer Tuscan sky—with no “plan B”

Robert Camuto

Sep 17, 2024

Joey Tensley fell in love with Rhône-style wines at an early age and has made it his life's work to craft some of California's best.

Catching Up with Joey Tensley

Talking California Rhônes with a master of the craft

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Winemaker Jim Duane looks out over Seavey’s estate vineyard, which enjoys an exposure that draws in Lake Hennessey’s cooling influence.

Seavey Vineyard

In Napa’s Conn Valley, a family-run winery marches to its own drum

James Molesworth

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

In Franciacorta, Guido Berlucchi co-owners and siblings Cristina, Arturo and Paolo Ziliani run a winery that has already found fame with its metodo classico sparkling wines. So why are they looking to expand elsewhere?

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Future of Italian Bubbles

Sparkling wine pioneer Berlucchi’s quest for great Pinot Noir starts here

Robert Camuto

Sep 5, 2024

The 68-seat dining room, created by Parisian designer Caroline Egasse, features wood panels, beige tones and gray banquettes, which makes for a soothing atmosphere for the food to shine.

There’s a New Star in Town

At Essential by Christophe, chef Christophe Bellanca offers a new take on tasting menus

Kristen Bieler

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Mike and Kendall Officer have been running Sonoma County's Carlisle Winery for more than two decades.

Catching Up with Mike Officer

One of Zinfandel’s top names is stepping down on a high note

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

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