“`html Thatcher Baker-Briggs is hoping that his new wine store in Los Angeles will take some of the intimidation out of shopping for your next bottle. Thatcher’s Wine Brentwood, which opened Friday, is the first physical location for Baker-Briggs, the wine-world wunderkind who has more than 16 years of experience…

The Riesling grape originated in Germany and was usually vinified sweet. For a grape that is planted in so many countries worldwide, few wine lovers rank Riesling as among their favorite varietals, instead naming whites like Chardonnay, even Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc ahead of it. Once appreciated for the…

The award-winning restaurant offers seafood, steak, and blue-chip wines; plus, Lafayette Steakhouse comes to Miami’s Brickell area; and La Padrona opens in Boston’s Raffles Hotel. Who’s behind it: Catch Miami Beach is the eighth restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group and co-owners Tilman Fertitta (the owner of hospitality leader Landry’s, Inc.),…

Cover Glass of Champagne Leclerc Briant Soft light started to brighten the enchanting snow-covered slopes, causing them to shimmer with hints of sparkles that were seen throughout the entire majestic landscape. Even though children can imagine magical worlds in the most common places, this little girl living within this winter…

Royer Mansion ‘Wine in the Woods’ happening Saturday, June 15

Over 250 of the world’s top winemakers are descending on New York City to showcase their wines and share their expertise. Learn what’s on the itinerary! Imagine a place where more than 250 of the finest winemakers and culinary giants gather for an entire weekend. This year, the Wine Spectator’s…

Versatile and food-friendly, pop the bubbly for any occasion. Shvaygert Ekaterina / Shutterstock Sparkling wine is far more versatile and food-friendly than conventional pairing wisdom lets on. Have you ever had a blanc de blanc Champagne with crispy fried chicken, washed down Italian mortadella with a frosty glass of Prosecco,…

HARMONY — Cool drinks, a light breeze, and summer sunshine graced the sold-out Harmony Wine Walk on Saturday, June 8, marking it a successful fundraiser for the Zelienople Area Public Library. Featuring 14 alcohol vendors and numerous other booths offering food and various items, event coordinator Bekah Regan anticipated a…

Harvey Chaplin transformed a humble wine and spirits distributor into a national powerhouse worth billions of dollars. Harvey Chaplin, the chairman of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, was a determined business mogul who expanded a small distributor in Florida into a colossal, multibillion-dollar enterprise. He died of natural causes on…

The creator of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and proprietor of Arcadia Vineyards, who gained international recognition for his expertise with Cabernets, and left a lasting impact on Napa Valley, has passed away. Warren Winiarski, the trailblazing winemaker behind Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and owner of Arcadia Vineyards, died at the…