The sale marks the end of a nearly 30-year partnership and extends Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ selloff of premium properties. Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) continues to divest itself of wineries and brands. Wine Spectator has learned that Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori has purchased sole ownership of Col Solare, a…

When shopping for alcohol at Costco, most people’s eyes are usually peeled for deals on things like single malt scotch or Japanese whisky. So, when you unexpectedly spot a coveted wine with a $40k price tag, you’re going to have some questions — the first being how it might pair…

Wine Spectator recognizes dining destinations in Burgundy, California, and Portugal with its top honor for wine lists. Wine lists are a labor of love, reflecting passion at every level—from the winemakers to the sommeliers to the restaurant owners. Hard work goes into curating wine selections that align with the restaurant’s…

Future concept, two friends having picnic in safety suits on polluted field Summers are heating up. Currently, New Yorkers like me are hiding inside the confines of dark, air-conditioned rooms waiting for the invisible dome of trapped hot ocean air to deflate or release. Bees are searching for water. Plants…

As wine critic for The New York Times and a columnist for Wine Spectator, Robards taught a generation of Americans just waking up to wine’s greatness. Terry Robards, a longtime reporter and wine writer for The New York Times who later served as a columnist for Wine Spectator, died last…

By Andrew Paul Posted on Jun 18, 2024 3:19 PM EDT Although wine dates back to the earliest human societies, actual samples from ancient cultures are rare to find. Thanks to a well-preserved tomb and a little luck, however, a team of archeologists and chemists from Spain’s University of Cordoba…

“`html “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Searching for a gift for the connoisseur in your life — whether they be grilling gurus, travelers, or coffee snobs — can be daunting. These experts know all of the ins and outs about…

More than 1,100 acres have burned in a fast-moving blaze threatening wineries and vineyards in the northwestern Sonoma region Stoked by warm temperatures and windy conditions, several wildfires broke out in California over the weekend, including one in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, northwest of Healdsburg. The Point Fire ignited on…

Eating outside is one of the benefits of warmer weather, and summer is the time to fine tune your outdoor dining habits. Choosing the right recipes for a perfect picnic is part of that mission, of course, but so is selecting a wine to pair with your go-to picnic dishes….

Best of the Best: Trentadue 2021 La Storia Cuveé 32, Alexander Valley (47% Sangiovese, 31% Merlot, 22% Montepulciano) Best of Show Sparkling: Scharffenberger Cellars 2019 Blanc de Blancs, Mendocino County Best of Show White: Pennyroyal Farms 2023 PinoTrio, Anderson Valley (40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Gris) Best…