Category: Wine

Belia Ramos, a Napa County supervisor, has found herself embroiled in a complicated power struggle with prominent figures in the Napa Valley wine and tourism sector. Initially stemming from policy disagreements, the feud has drastically escalated over a six-year timeline, culminating in personal attacks and accusations that have made her…

Belia Ramos’ six-year conflict with the Napa County Farm Bureau, which started with disagreements on policy, has escalated to a deeply personal and public struggle. The friction intensified after the death of Farm Bureau executive Ryan Klobas, who took his own life in January 2024, shortly after a series of…

Carmelo Anthony is making significant strides in the wine industry with his latest venture, partnering with the renowned Robert Mondavi Winery to launch a new red blend called Ode to Soul. This blend features grapes from California’s prestigious To Kalon Vineyards and marks the second release from his wine brand,…

In the latest episode of Wine Spectator’s Straight Talk podcast, the countdown to the Top 10 Wines of 2024 begins. Host James Molesworth will reveal the year’s most exciting wines, leading up to the prestigious title of Wine Spectator’s 2024 Wine of the Year. In addition to the wine countdown,…

Romania’s wine industry is witnessing a remarkable evolution as it adapts to modern consumer preferences and market demands. With the growth of Eastern Europe as a tourist destination, wine lovers are increasingly discovering the nuances of Romanian wines, particularly after the country pivoted from supplying bulk wines to focusing on…

Sometimes even the world’s best-known chefs need to return to their roots, and that includes Emeril Lagasse. His latest endeavor, 34 Restaurant & Bar, opened in New Orleans’ Warehouse District last month near his award-winning flagship Emeril’s, a restaurant renowned for its Creole cooking. This new concept is a tribute…

Argentina is widely recognized for its Malbec wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon is quietly emerging as a significant player in the country’s wine scene. According to Matt Hedges, co-founder of Vino del Sol, calling Argentina merely a Malbec-producing country is an oversimplification, akin to saying California is only about Zinfandel. Why…

European investigators have dismantled a sophisticated wine counterfeiting ring that allegedly sold over €2 million (approximately $2.12 million) in fake wine. The operation culminated in the arrest of Aleksandr Lugov, a 40-year-old Russian national, at Milan’s Malpensa airport while he was engaged in a transaction with an accomplice. Concurrent raids…

David Duncan, President and CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, believes in reimagining wine marketing through innovative collaborations. A notable example is the $8,000 cocktail dress by designer Jackson Wiederhoeft, dyed using seven bottles of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. This partnership not only captivated media attention but also introduced the brand…

When asked about his last meal, the late chef Charlie Trotter offered a vague notion of the food, but spoke specifically about the wine he desired—a bottle of Château Margaux 1900. This elegant pairing has now been brought to life at Emeril Lagasse’s charity auction, Carnivale du Vin, on November…