Wine Renowned Winemaker Behind Famous Brands Launches His Signature Pinot Noir Line Chris Lehoux, August 26, 2024 Coastlands Vineyard She embodied resilience, independence, and a subtle grace, illuminated by the sunlight that played in her hair while she worked the Earth to plant 18 varieties of a less common Pinot Noir grape. Unlike the robust and popular Cabernet Sauvignon, these grapes produced a softer, more delicate wine,… Continue Reading
Wine Renowned Pinot Noir Winemaker Launches His Own Label After Years with Top Wine Brands Chris Lehoux, August 25, 2024 Coastlands Vineyard She exemplified strength, freedom, and subtle elegance, her hair catching the sunlight as she prepared the soil for an assortment of 18 different Pinot Noir clones. Unlike the robustly structured Cabernet Sauvignon popular at the time, she opted for Pinot Noir, a choice that highlighted her adventurous spirit…. Continue Reading
Wine Top Wine Fridges of the Year: Ensuring Your Wine is Stored in Style and Perfection Chris Lehoux, August 24, 2024 By Jason R. Rich Edited By Lesley Gornstein Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 3:19 PM EDT CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Whether you’re… Continue Reading
Wine Unveiling the World’s Best Tequila: Winners from the 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition Chris Lehoux, August 23, 2024 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila. If it feels like tequila-based drinks are popping up on cocktail lists everywhere, rest assured, you’re not hallucinating. Tequila, a spirit once consigned to shooters and, even worse, hangovers, is suddenly everyone’s favorite spirit. As the second most popular spirit in America, only vodka has… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone Announces Closure of Maude Restaurant in Beverly Hills Chris Lehoux, August 22, 2024 The acclaimed tasting-menu restaurant will soon transform into the Pie Room by Curtis Stone. Additionally, Grand Award recipient Picasso is closing, and there’s an upcoming new venue in Nashville. What’s new: Curtis Stone, the Australian chef based in Los Angeles, has decided to close his decade-old restaurant, Maude, located in… Continue Reading
Wine Top Wine Chillers and Buckets Recommended by Sommeliers and Expert Hosts Chris Lehoux, August 22, 2024 Where we ask stylish individuals with particular, exacting, or simply exceptional taste to tell us about the things they’re actually buying. Read more here. Wine buckets and chillers are helpful to have, especially when you’re hosting during warm-weather months. The best wine chillers and buckets function both outside and indoors… Continue Reading
Wine Newport Dunes Welcomes Back Waterfront Food and Wine Festival Chris Lehoux, August 21, 2024 The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is set to make a comeback at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort next month, featuring exciting new offerings, according to the event organizers. This yearly celebration highlights local culinary talents alongside prominent wine and spirits companies. The upcoming event, scheduled for September 21, boasts… Continue Reading
Wine Poetry Inn of Napa Valley Welcomes Its New Ownership Chris Lehoux, August 20, 2024 Cliff Lede has transferred ownership of the high-end Stags Leap hotel to Juan Pablo Torres-Padilla, who is the proprietor of Loco Tequila and Sullivan Rutherford Estate winery. A prestigious hotel in Napa Valley is transitioning from one vintner owner to another. Juan Pablo Torres-Padilla, the steward of Sullivan Rutherford Estate… Continue Reading
Wine Summer Sensations: 3 Must-Try Italian Rosé Wines for Your Wine Press Chris Lehoux, August 20, 2024 Many people probably picture Provence when they think of rose wine, but there are so many other countries that produce this perfect summer wine. And one of them can be found right next door to France in another idyllic wine-producing country – Italy. If you purchase a product or register… Continue Reading
Wine Jayson Woodbridge Acquires Kelly Fleming Winery: A New Chapter for Napa Valley’s Wine Scene Chris Lehoux, August 19, 2024 The 286-acre estate, inclusive of 12 acres of vineyards, is now set to contribute to the Hundred Acre portfolio; Fleming has voiced concerns over the increasing complications of Napa’s regulations. Finding a 300-acre estate in Napa Valley is a rarity. Typically, such acquisitions are driven by the highest offers. However,… Continue Reading