Category: Wine

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SBWFF) is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary in February 2026, offering a special discount for viewers of Local 10. Lee Schrager, the festival’s founder, reflects on its success, stating it surpassed his early expectations. The festival’s origins trace back to a…

As the cozy season unfolds, complete with warm blankets and festive gatherings, many are turning to fuller-bodied red wines to impress guests with diverse palates. While American wine culture often emphasizes single-varietal wines, understanding blended varieties can elevate any holiday gathering. Traditionally celebrated in parts of France, blended wines are…

Michelin, famous for its restaurant guide and tire production, has ventured into the world of wine with the introduction of a new rating system known as the Michelin Grape. This new initiative was announced recently, marking an expansion of the Michelin Guide, which has been publishing since 1900. The Michelin…

Chef Diego Moya has opened Little Mountain in Montecito, California, after a long career in various prestigious kitchens. Originally from Chile, Moya’s experience includes notable restaurants like Astrid y Gastón in Peru, and Casa Mono in New York City. He moved to California seeking a different pace and lifestyle, driven…

Michelin, widely recognized for its tire manufacturing, has entered the wine sector with a new rating system called the Michelin Grape. Announced on December 5, 2025, this initiative marks a significant expansion for the Michelin Guide, which has historically focused on restaurants and hotels. The Michelin Guide started in 1900…

How do you renovate Napa Valley’s most iconic winery? Carefully. For over two years, Constellation has been undertaking a significant renovation of the Robert Mondavi Winery, investing millions to modernize the facility initially opened by Mondavi in 1966. Revamping a winery that represents the heart of Napa Valley for the…

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, a renowned East Bay importer and retailer of fine wines from France and Italy, is set to open a new location in Marin County on December 9, 2025. This marks the first new retail site for the company since its original store opened in Berkeley in…

Washington state’s largest wine producer, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, has been acquired by the Wyckoff family, a local wine company, marking a significant shift from its previous ownership by private equity. The terms of the sale, which encompass all of Ste. Michelle’s wine brands, facilities, and vineyards in Washington, remain…

In November 2012, I began my journey writing about wine with the aim of dispelling the misconception that quality wine is an exclusive luxury for the wealthy. Thirteen years later, that mission continues as I strive to showcase affordable wines that don’t compromise on taste. While it’s true that fantastic…

Christian Borel, the wine director at L’Auberge Provençale, was alarmed on November 19 when two thieves executed a daring heist to steal six bottles of Domaine de La Romanée-Conti, valued at an estimated $42,000. Located in Virginia’s picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the restaurant boasts a cellar of over 5,400 bottles and…