Latest News from Wine Spectator

• Chile Is a Bright Spot in U.S. Market March 12, 2025
  The new year brings new opportunities for Chilean wine imports in the U.S.
• Don Bryant, Founder of Napa Cult Cabernet Producer Bryant Family Vineyard, Dies at 82 March 12, 2025
  The Midwestern finance CEO and art collector persevered through the growing pains of founding a winery on Pritchard Hill
• Auction Offers Rare Wines from Martine Saunier’s Cellar March 7, 2025
  Acker will sell bottles from the late importer’s collection, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders and an educational endowment for young women in wine
• Cliff Lede Acquires Prized Vineyard in Stags Leap District March 6, 2025
  With the addition of the neighboring Andelin Vineyard, the winery expands its Napa vineyard holdings, focusing its sights on the valley
• Marea Expands to Beverly Hills March 6, 2025
  The fine Italian seafood restaurant makes its West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Plus, Bourbon Steak expands to Delray Beach in Florida and New York's One Fifth says goodbye
• Wine Lovers Win Victory as Mississippi Legalizes Direct Wine Shipping March 5, 2025
  Mississippi consumers will now be able to order bottles directly from wineries within and outside the state; but the new law has drawn objections
• Peter Sichel, Acclaimed Vintner, Spy and Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award Winner, Dies at 102 February 28, 2025
  After escaping Nazi Germany, Sichel found success first as a spymaster and then as the force behind Blue Nun and other wines
• Arista Winery Owners Sell Sonoma Estate Vineyard and Winery, Retain Brand February 28, 2025
  Chris Underwood is buying the Russian River Valley Estate from the McWilliams family; brothers Ben and Mark McWilliams will continue Arista with winemaker Matt Courtney  
• At Napa’s Annual Barrel Auction, Bidders Show Enthusiasm for the Latest Vintage February 27, 2025
  The 29th Premiere Napa Valley Auction raised $3.3 million for charity while demonstrating plenty of energy around the 2023 wines
• Michael White Opens Santi in New York February 20, 2025
  The new spot marks the chef's return to Manhattan fine dining. Plus, Danny Meyer opens the View in Times Square, Seattle's Canlis faces changes and more news