The legendary Loire Valley, France, is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc, particularly from Sancerre—a region shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition. The Mellot family, with a legacy tracing back to 1513, has been pivotal in establishing Sancerre’s esteemed reputation. Alexandre Mellot, a key player in the family business, transformed their…

Beneath the cobblestones of Paris’s 5th arrondissement lies La Tour d’Argent, a renowned restaurant celebrated for its impressive wine collection of nearly 300,000 bottles. Recently, the restaurant completed a stylish revamp of its historic cellars, giving wine lovers the chance to explore this extraordinary collection through newly offered guided tours….

A Napa Valley winemaker has achieved remarkable success by earning 39 perfect 100-point scores, elevating his standing within the competitive wine industry. This extraordinary journey began for Thomas Rivers Brown during a seemingly ordinary event—a formal dinner where he sat among notable figures, including journalist Katie Couric. Overwhelmed and out…

Don’t let an extensive restaurant wine list intimidate you. Here are some expert tips on how to order a great bottle without exceeding your budget, provided by Baptiste Beaumard, a sommelier from the Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel in New York. Let the Sommelier Do Their Job Take advantage of the sommelier’s…

Dozens of food and beverage vendors gathered for the inaugural Hostess City Food and Wine Fest at Eastern Wharf in Savannah. The festival kicked off with a VIP event on November 7, featuring award-winning food, wine, and a private acoustic concert by local artist Brian Bazemore. The highlight of the…

Costco has issued a recall for nearly 1 million bottles of its popular Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG due to a serious safety concern: the glass bottles may shatter, posing a significant risk of laceration to consumers. This precautionary measure was taken as the holiday season approaches, after initial warnings…

Jed Steele, a prominent figure in the California wine industry and a key winemaker at Kendall-Jackson, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 80 after battling bladder cancer. His contribution to shaping California Chardonnay was invaluable. He was known for championing lesser-known terroirs and supporting new winemakers….

On November 13, an auction will feature rare wines from the cellar of the late Count Alexandre de Lur Saluces, known for managing Château d’Yquem. The auction, conducted by Daguerre, will take place both online and in-person at Hôtel Drouot in Paris, starting at 8:00 a.m. EST. The highlight of…