The Crystal Springs of Napa Valley appellation, located in the foothills of Howell Mountain, proudly marks Napa’s first new AVA in 13 years. Wine enthusiasts will soon encounter a fresh regional designation on wine labels: Crystal Springs of Napa Valley. This new appellation is the first officially recognized by the…

On November 12, a unique opportunity awaits as hundreds of retired appellation signs, including grands crus, will be available for bidding in an online auction. Burgundy is a wine region that captivates and enchants, making it a source of fascination for many. Now, enthusiasts of Burgundy have the opportunity to…

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you purchase a product or service through those links. While I wouldn’t categorize myself as a budding wine sommelier, I genuinely enjoy wine and take steps to expand my knowledge about it. However,…

It can be quite a challenge to finish an entire bottle of wine before it begins to oxidize, particularly for those who live alone. You may plan to use the leftover wine in a recipe later in the week, but often it ends up sitting on the counter for weeks,…

The 43rd annual Wine Spectator event united families of winemakers and enthusiasts, showcasing 348 remarkable wines for everyone to enjoy. When Jeffery Lindenmuth addressed the audience on the inaugural morning of the 2024 New York Wine Experience, the executive editor of Wine Spectator gazed upon more than 1,000 attendees, who…

On October 13, more than 750 attendees enjoyed tasting Pinot Noir and sparkling selections from 66 wineries at Healdsburg Plaza, marking a record-breaking fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. The Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza event generated over $224,000 in funds, as announced by the…

Judith Martin, often referred to as Miss Manners, addresses a query about the etiquette surrounding pouring your own wine at a restaurant. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I do not dine out frequently, but when we do, we enjoy treating ourselves to a nice restaurant and typically order a…

Fine wines can sometimes be discovered in the most unexpected locations. Do you recall Chris Forest and his unique convenience store and gas station named Alcohol By Volume located in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood? Shortly after my article in February highlighting Forest’s extraordinary establishment, whispers began about a similar venue in…

Paul Giamatti, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, and Thomas Haden Church celebrated their win of the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture for the wine country comedy “Sideways.” (Photo by Jeff Vespa Archive/WireImage) Anytime is an ideal moment to explore Buellton, located in the scenic wine…

It has been two years since Piala Restaurant unveiled the flavors of Georgian cuisine in Sonoma County. (And if you’ve never tried khinkali, the famed Georgian dumpling, can you truly say you’ve experienced life?) To mark this occasion, Piala will host a supra, a traditional Georgian feast, from noon to…