Wine Spectator's Aaron Romano visits Lewelling Vineyards in St. Helena for a look at its fascinating history and its current lineup of Cabernet and more, including winemaker Haley Wight's Hayfork label.
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More than 45 years ago, Cabernet and Bordeaux duo Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild started a revolution in wine with a handshake when they created the iconic Opus One. Who is carrying on their legacy in Napa?
Opus One, the groundbreaking brand created by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, combines the best of Napa and Bordeaux. Here, senior editor James Molesworth reflects on the wines’ ageability in a 45-vintage vertical tasting.
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One of the U.S.'s most influential wine importers and authors debuts his first novel, set in Provence. We chat with him about At Poupon's Table, living in France and more.
The longtime Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay head winemaker talks about his upcoming retirement in a chat with his successor, Kris Kato
The Washington, D.C.–based entrepreneur talks about how his personal passion for Black-owned alcohol brands led him to create the website UrFriendCharles.
Get to know the team at Senses, a trio of childhood friends who now make top-scoring Pinot Noirs in Sonoma, California.
Destroyed by the 2020 wildfires, the former Falcon Crest set is undergoing a massive renovation and vineyard replant, but visitors can already explore its library of decades-old Chardonnay and Cabernet vintage in the new tasting room.
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Winemaker Kristy Melton elevates the historic winery’s Cabernet portfolio, starting with its flagship Bosché Vineyard bottling
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Sommeliers share their favorite affordable rosés and pink wines, including Côtes du Rhône, Spanish Garnacha and Tuscan Sangiovese. Read on!
The Chicago chef redefined American fine dining, and now, over a decade after the closure of his restaurant and untimely death, his son has returned to revitalize his legacy.
Addressing a long-running controversy that pits Robert Mondavi Winery against smaller vintners, a federal board will hear arguments over whether To Kalon is a place or a brand.
These food-and-wine newcomers, including seafood destination Penny and Daniel Boulud’s La Tête D’Or, are first-time Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners.
The energy executive, who made headlines by suing wine counterfeiters and auction houses, sold close to 7,800 bottles of rare Burgundies, Bordeauxs and other wines in a Christie's sale that raised $28.8 million.
A trio of Sonoma Coast native sons co-founded this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine label more than a decade ago. We tasted their 2023 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs
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