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David Hirsch Sonoma Vintner and Earthquake Terroir

According to la_times_food, David Hirsch, who bought an 860-acre Fort Ross sheep ranch in 1978, spent 45 years turning faultline soils into Pinot Noir.

A Realistic Guide to Visiting Antinori nel Chianti Classico in 2026

Plan your visit to Antinori nel Chianti Classico in 2026 with this realistic guide, featuring essential tips on tours, tastings, and the winery's dramatic architecture. Experience the heart of Tuscany's wine culture.

Ted Ko Korean Wine Finds Its Table in Hong Kong

According to drinks_business, Ted Ko’s Koyberpunk makes 8,000 bottles from Yeongcheon-City, then pours Korean wine through Hong Kong’s dining rooms.

Champagne House Tours: Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon

Champagne house tours at Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon require pre-arranged appointments, direct contact, and serious planning before you travel.

Planning a Visit to M. Chapoutier in 2026

How to Visit M. Chapoutier in Tain-l'Hermitage: A 2026 Access Guide Yes, you can visit M.

Bordeaux Wildfire Response: The 2026 Fire Lesson

Bordeaux estates sent staff, tractors and water cisterns as 103,000 acres burned near Bordeaux; Philippe Castéja says no vineyard was touched.

Bolgheri Winery Visits: Ornellaia and Masseto

Bolgheri winery visits to Ornellaia and Masseto reward careful planning: book Ornellaia directly, and approach Masseto through a merchant introduction.

How to Visit Bollinger (and What It's Actually Like in 2026)

How to Visit Bollinger in Aÿ in 2026: Appointments, Tours, and What to Expect Yes, you can visit Bollinger, but not by walking up to the gate in Aÿ and knocking.

Grange 2022 100 Point Release Leads Penfolds at 75

Penfolds’ 75th-anniversary Grange 2022 leads a 26-wine Collection after a London first tasting with Peter Gago.

A Realistic Guide to Visiting Ceretto in 2026

Plan your well-suited ceretto winery visit in 2026 with our comprehensive guide, featuring essential tips on tastings, tours, and local attractions to enhance your experience. Discover the beauty of this well-known vineyard.

How to Buy Pétrus Wine in 2026

A practical guide to buying Pétrus in 2026 through allocations, en primeur, specialist merchants, or auction.

Can You Actually Visit Tenuta San Guido in 2026?

Can You Actually Visit Tenuta San Guido in 2026? Yes, but only on the estate's terms, and those terms are stricter than most Tuscan wineries will admit upfront.

What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves

What a Visit to Louis Roederer Actually Involves The confirmation email arrives from Reims, and with it a quiet clarification: Louis Roederer does not run an open cellar door.

Barolo Winery Visits: Booking Mascarello and Rinaldi

How to book Bartolo Mascarello and Giuseppe Rinaldi cellar visits in 2026, and when a Barolo specialist merchant is your best route in.

Domaine Serene Aspect Pinot Takes Best in Show at DWWA

Domaine Serene’s 2023 Aspect Pinot Noir scored 97 points at DWWA 2026, extending Dundee Hills’ Oregon Best in Show streak.

Château Cantemerle Renovation Reopens a Médoc Fifth Growth

After a three-year revamp, Haut-Médoc fifth growth Château Cantemerle enters the 2025 vintage with new cellars and wine tourism.

Can You Actually Visit Pichon Baron and Pichon Comtesse in 2026?

In 2026, wine enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive Pichon Baron tours and Pichon Comtesse visits, offering a distinctive opportunity to explore these renowned Bordeaux estates. Don't miss this chance to experience their rich heritage.

What a Visit to Giacomo Conterno Actually Involves

Getting Access to Giacomo Conterno: Allocation, Cellar Visits, and Realistic Alternatives Giacomo Conterno does not operate a public cellar door.

Gualtallary Malbec Rutini and Mendoza’s New Fine-Wine Map

Rutini’s 2021 and 2023 Single Vineyard Gualtallary Malbecs took Decanter Best in Show, putting Uco Valley sub-regions in focus.

How to Get a Sine Qua Non Allocation

The Sine Qua Non mailing list is effectively closed. Here is how collectors actually find the wines, from auctions to specialist merchants.

Star Wine List 2026: Inddee Bangkok Wins Again in Skåne

Bangkok’s Inddee claimed Best Medium-Sized List for a second year as Star Wine List gathered 130 wine leaders in Skåne.

Bordeaux Wildfire 2026 Vintage: Vineyards Hold, for Now

Fires outside Bordeaux have forced 220,000+ evacuations, yet vineyards remain unburned as estates lend tanks and pumps to firefighters.

Williams Selyem Tasting Room Access in 2026

Williams Selyem's Healdsburg tasting room remains members-only in 2026. Here is how to approach appointments, the waitlist, bottle access, and nearby Russian River Pinot Noir alternatives.

Gleneagles Hotel Wine List Reveals 1960s Cellar Culture

A mid-1960s Gleneagles Hotel wine list shows German whites, first-growth Bordeaux, Burgundy grands crus and more Cognac than Scotch.

How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello (and What It's Actually Like)

How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello in 2026 (and What It's Actually Like) Yes, you can visit Ridge Monte Bello, and the tasting room at the summit of Monte Bello Road in Cupertino is open by appointment.

Sierra de Gredos Wildfire Scars Historic Garnacha

More than 50,000 hectares have burned in Ávila, with century-old Garnacha parcels in Sierra de Gredos now facing loss and uncertainty.

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Platinum Medals Rise

DWWA’s 2026 results put 196 Platinum medals in play after nearly 17,000 wines from 58 countries met 245 judges in London.

Can You Actually Visit Gaja in 2026?

Can You Actually Visit Gaja in 2026? By reservation.

Fine Wine Market Recovery: Mouton and Champagne Lead

Liv-ex data points to a fine wine floor: Mouton Rothschild 2015, Lafite 2015 and non-vintage Champagne now lead the recovery.

Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: Five Daughters, Two Medals

The Maison Les Cinq Filles founder moved from Copenhagen’s Michelin restaurants to Champagne, with two 2026 medals and five daughters in view.

Château de Cîteaux Meursault Opens Above Medieval Cellars

Fontenille Collection’s first Burgundy hotel opens in Meursault with 18 rooms now, 12th-century cellars, and Célestine.

Inglenook Winery Tours in 2026: How to Visit

Inglenook winery tours are reservation-only in 2026. Here is how to book the Rutherford château, what to expect, and which tasting format to choose.

Billecart-Salmon Ratafia Arrives After 208 Years

Billecart-Salmon’s first Ratafia reaches Asia-Pacific in autumn 2026, with only two barrels from Clos Saint Hilaire Pinot Noir.

Sierra de Gredos Wildfire Threatens Old-Vine Garnacha

More than 50,000 hectares have burned in Ávila, with San Gregorio, Soto Manrique and Indiano Wines facing vineyard losses.

Billecart-Salmon Ratafia Heads to Asia in 2026

After 208 years, Billecart-Salmon sends its first Ratafia Champenois to Asia-Pacific, with Rosewood Hong Kong and Agnes Brisbane on the list.

Dominus Estate Visits: Access, Tastings and Allocation

Dominus Estate visits are not open to the public, but collectors can still access the wine through allocations, merchants, Napanook, and auction channels.

Robert Mondavi Winery Reopening Brings $60 Napa Tastings

Robert Mondavi Winery reopens Oakville after a three-year renovation, with walk-ins as available, $60 tastings, and a new To Kalon Cellar.

Viticultores Independientes de Rioja Steps Forward

VIR brought 38 producers from 18 Rioja villages to Madrid, asking collectors to read the region through growers, villages and sites.

Natural Wine of Wales PGI Enters Defra Review

Welsh producers have sent a Natural Wine of Wales PGI bid to Defra, with Paul Rolt of Hebron Vineyard leading the push.

Planning a Visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026

Planning a visit to Jacques Selosse in 2026 offers a distinctive opportunity to explore the renowned champagne house's precise offerings and rich heritage. Experience the artistry behind each bottle firsthand.

Opus One Winery Tour: Planning Your 2026 Visit

Plan an Opus One winery tour in 2026, from booking windows and tasting prices to cellar details, bottle access, and smart Napa alternatives.

How to Attend the Hospices de Beaune Auction in 2026 (and What It's Actually Like)

Discover the essential steps to secure Beaune wine auction tickets for the prestigious Hospices de Beaune Auction in 2026, and get a glimpse into the distinctive experience of this renowned event.

Hombeline Guyon at Domaine Antonin Guyon Burgundy

At Domaine Antonin Guyon, Hombeline Guyon guides 48 hectares across 25 Côte d'Or appellations toward a fresher, mineral-driven style.

Appellation Healdsburg Resort Puts the Table First

California’s 2026 top resort checks you in with garden radishes, Knights Bridge wine, and Charlie Palmer’s table-first Healdsburg lens.

Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: What to Know Before You Go in 2026

Visiting Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers: Your 2026 Access Guide The abbey at Hautvillers sits above the Marne valley on a ridge of chalk and clay, its terrace looking out over the Montagne de Reims.

Château de Cîteaux Meursault: Fontenille Arrives

Fontenille Collection enters Burgundy with a Meursault château above 12th-century Cistercian cellars and 18 rooms at opening.

Hombeline Guyon Winemaker: The Antonin Guyon Line

At Domaine Antonin Guyon, Hombeline Guyon brings a lighter cellar hand to 48ha of Côte d’Or inheritance and a UNESCO climats brief.

Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026

Planning a Visit to Krug in 2026 Krug does not operate a public tasting room. There is no walk-in cellar door, no open-house weekend, and no booking widget sitting on the homepage.

Lafleur Pomerol Irrigation Tests Bordeaux’s AOC Rules

Lafleur’s 2025 AOC exit met its first heat test in June 2026, when the Pomerol estate began measured irrigation as Bordeaux reached the 40s.

Bergström Winery: Willamette Valley Tasting Guide

Plan a Bergström Winery visit in Oregon’s Dundee Hills with an eye toward estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and current official tasting details available on the winery’s website.

Breaky Bottom Sale: Sussex Wine History Changes Hands

Breaky Bottom Vineyard near Lewes is on the market for £4 million, marking its first sale since Peter Hall planted it in 1974.

How to Visit Comtes Lafon in Meursault (and What It's Actually Like)

How to Visit Comtes Lafon in Meursault (and What It's Actually Like) Yes, you can visit Domaine des Comtes Lafon, but not by walking up to the gate on a Tuesday afternoon.

Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: An Outsider’s House

Maison Les Cinq Filles, founded in 2017, now has 2026 Gold and Grand Master medals tied to Yvonne Seier Christensen’s name.

Visiting Smith Haut Lafitte: Tours, Spa & How to Get In

Discover the enchanting experience of a Smith Haut Lafitte visit, where you can explore the dramatic vineyards, learn about winemaking, and savor precise wines in a picturesque setting. Plan your trip today.

How to Plan an En Primeur Trip to Bordeaux

Planning a Bordeaux en primeur visit offers a distinctive opportunity to taste and evaluate the latest vintages before they are bottled. Discover essential tips for taking full advantage of your trip to this prestigious wine region.

Emidio Pepe Dies: An Abruzzo Legacy Built to Age

A tribute to Emidio Pepe, who founded his Torano Nuovo estate in 1964 and made Abruzzo’s montepulciano a cellar wine.

Sam Neill New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow Honour

Sam Neill was named a 2026 Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers days before his death at 78, honouring 35 years building Two Paddocks in Central Otago.

Bangkok's Inddee Defends Its Star Wine List of the Year Crown

Inddee in Bangkok repeated as Best Medium-Sized List winner at the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026, held in Sweden's Skåne countryside.

Planning a Visit to Clos de Tart and Clos de Vougeot in 2026

Planning a Visit to Clos de Tart and Clos de Vougeot in 2026 Two monopole walls, two entirely different access problems.

Core by Clare Smyth Review 2026: London Fine Dining

A practical Core by Clare Smyth review for 2026, covering menu prices, reservations, dress code, the Chef's Table, wine pairings and the Notting Hill bar.

Château Vignelaure Acquisition Brings English Backing

Neil Utley bought Château Vignelaure on 23 July 2026, bringing new investment to a Provence estate built on Cabernet-Syrah reds.

Château Léognan Winemaker Sébastien Vergne Joins

Sébastien Vergne, formerly of Château Margaux, joins Château Léognan as consultant winemaker starting January 2025, bringing First Growth discipline to a 6-hectare Pessac-Léognan estate with an unusually high Cabernet Sauvignon composition.

Visiting Jadot, Bouchard & Faiveley: Booking Guide (2026)

Explore the enchanting world of Burgundy wine tours in 2026 with exclusive visits to renowned estates like Jadot, Bouchard, and Faiveley, where notable wines and rich heritage await.

America's Old Vines Are Running Out of Time

Tegan Passalacqua’s old-vine argument is a collector’s warning: America has no legal standard for one of its rarest wine assets.

Wine Industry Enshittification Hits the Tasting Room

Premiumization, tasting-room fees, and consolidation expose a trust problem in wine’s prolonged market slump.

Visiting Rousseau, Roumier & Mugnier: What's Possible (2026)

Inside Rousseau, Roumier, and Mugnier: Booking the Visit That's Worth It in 2026 The confirmation email doesn't come from a booking platform.

Chianti Rufina and 7 Tuscan Reds Beyond Classico

Eight Chianti bottles beyond Classico, from Rufina to Colli Senesi, with Sangiovese detail for summer reds and restaurant lists.

Wine Destinations 2026: VinePair’s Travel Shortlist

VinePair’s annual ranking points serious wine travelers toward Central Otago, Yerevan, Shenandoah Valley, Salta, Abruzzo, and Jerez.

Shanti Winery Opens on Livermore Valley Home Ranch

Ray and Dimple Sharma open Shanti Winery on Livermore Valley’s Home Ranch, with estate-grown wines planned in the coming months.

Visiting Château Latour: What It Actually Involves

What a Visit to Château Latour Actually Involves The confirmation email, if it ever arrives, is brief.

Opolo Vranac Reserve Brings Balkan Rarity to Paso

Opolo’s 2022 Vranac Reserve arrives from Paso Robles with 33 cases, 100-percent varietal fruit, and a two-bottle cap.

Presqu’ile The Point: Four Barrels from Block Five

Presqu’ile releases The Point, a four-barrel 2022 estate Pinot Noir from Block Five in Santa Maria Valley.

Dark Blue Winn Lane: Hannah Wagner’s 30-Seat Follow-Up

Hannah Wagner’s Dark Red follow-up brings 30 seats, Spanish and South American bottles, cocktails and deli boards to Winn Lane.

A Realistic Guide to Visiting Olivier Leflaive in Puligny in 2026

A Realistic Guide to Visiting Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet in 2026 Getting a table at Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet is genuinely achievable, but not on a whim.

Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc Debuts in New York and NJ

San Leonardo’s 2021 Cuvée Pietra Trentodoc lands in New York and New Jersey: Chardonnay from Trentino vineyards up to 1,800 feet.

Vega Sicilia Unico Alternatives: 6 Spanish Reds

Six Vega Sicilia Unico alternatives for collectors who want Ribera depth, cellar age, or producer pedigree without chasing Unico pricing.

Claret Club Sydney Opens the Door on Stanley Street

On Stanley Street, sommeliers Bridget Raffal and Harry Hunter turn the old claret-club code into a two-level Sydney wine address.

Joseph Drouhin Cellars, Beaune: 2026 Tour Guide

Plan your Beaune wine cellar tours around Joseph Drouhin's medieval limestone cellars, with practical guidance on booking, timing, access, and nearby alternatives.

Terras Gauda Caíño Blanco and Rías Baixas’ Future

Terras Gauda’s revival of Caíño Blanco gives Rías Baixas a sharper answer to climate pressure beyond Albariño.

Whitman Hill Winery Opens Woodinville Tasting Room in Artisan Hill

Whitman Hill Winery brings its Zillah estate story to Artisan Hill with curated flights, limited-production wines, and weekend hours.

What a Visit to Château d'Yquem Actually Involves

What a Visit to Château d'Yquem Actually Involves The confirmation email arrives, and for a moment you read it twice.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Review 2026: Menus and Tips

A practical 2026 Restaurant Gordon Ramsay review, covering Chelsea booking tips, menus, dress code, wine list, service, and signature dishes.

Antica Terra Willakia Deal Builds a 484-Acre Estate

Antica Terra’s Willakia Vineyard purchase expands its Eola-Amity Hills estate to 484 contiguous acres, and opens a hospitality-led chapter.

Natural Wine of Wales PGI Faces Defra Scrutiny

Welsh producers want Natural Wine of Wales PGI status, with rules excluding synthetic chemicals, additives and industrial yeasts.

What a Visit to Château Margaux Actually Involves

What a Visit to Château Margaux Actually Involves Yes, you can visit Château Margaux, but not by showing up at the gate.

Rías Baixas Albariño Buying Guide: 8 Coastal Whites

Eight Rías Baixas Albariños to know now, from stainless-steel citrus and saline snap to lees-aged texture and old-vine depth.

How to Follow the 2026 En Primeur Campaign

Discover the ins and outs of the Bordeaux en primeur 2026 campaign, including key dates, tasting events, and tips for navigating this exciting wine buying experience. Stay informed and take full advantage of your investment.

What Buying Bordeaux En Primeur Actually Involves

Bordeaux en primeur buying allows wine enthusiasts to purchase future vintages while they are still in barrel, offering potential savings and early access to sought-after wines. This process involves assessing quality, pricing, and market trends.

Visiting Château Angélus & Pavie: How to Get In

Château Angélus and Pavie in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See Both estates sit within walking distance of Saint-Émilion's medieval bell tower, yet neither operates a walk-in cellar door.

Domaine Serene Winery Tasting Guide

A practical guide to tasting at Domaine Serene Winery in the Dundee Hills, with planning tips, visit notes, and guidance on what to confirm on the official site before you go.

Gramercy Tavern NYC: Dining Room or Tavern Guide

Compare Gramercy Tavern NYC’s Dining Room and Tavern, from the seasonal tasting menu to à la carte dishes, reservations, and what to expect from each room.

Stag's Leap 1973 Auction Shatters Record at $22,500

A bottle of the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet that won the Judgment of Paris sold for $22,500 at Christie's, nearly double the previous record and five times its estimate.

Visiting Lynch-Bages & Pontet-Canet: What to Expect

Lynch-Bages publishes a visitor program and welcomes public bookings. Château Pontet-Canet does not welcome general-public visits; access is reserved for wine professionals and the trade.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Auction Sets $22,500 Record for 1973 Judgement of Paris Cabernet

A single bottle of 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 'SLV', the exact wine that defeated Bordeaux first growths at the 1976 Judgement of Paris, sold for $22,500 at Christie's Los Angeles, nearly four times its $6,000 estimate.

Sam Neill Two Paddocks Legacy in Central Otago

Sam Neill was named a Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers weeks before his death in July 2026, recognizing more than three decades of advocacy for Two Paddocks and Central Otago Pinot Noir.

Alba White Truffle Auction: What Attending Involves

The Alba white truffle auction is invitation-only, held at Grinzane Cavour Castle, and best planned months ahead. Here is how access works, what it costs, and when the public fair or cellar visits may serve you better.

La Paulée Tickets: What Attending Actually Involves

La Paulée access depends on the edition: buy fast-moving New York tickets, or build the domaine relationships that may one day lead to Meursault.

Visiting Château Mouton Rothschild: What to Know Before You Go in 2026

Visiting Château Mouton Rothschild in 2026: What to Know Before You Go The iron gates on the D2 north of Pauillac do not open on impulse.

Mélisse Santa Monica: Menu, Prices & Reservations

Mélisse Santa Monica is a French fine-dining restaurant in Santa Monica. Check the official site for the current menu, live pricing, and reservation details.

Pol Roger 2019 Vintage: Damien Cambres' First Solo Release

Pol Roger's 2019 vintage Champagne is the first made solely by cellar master Damien Cambres, from a harvest Hubert de Billy calls 'notable.'

O'Rourke Family Estate Signals Okanagan's Luxury Wine Era

O'Rourke Family Estate's clifftop Kelowna winery, opened summer 2026, marks a new scale of luxury capital reshaping British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.

Per Se NYC Review 2026: Menu, Wine, Service

A practical Per Se NYC review for 2026, covering the tasting menus, the wine program, Central Park views, reservations, and diner feedback.

Kato Los Angeles Review: Dining at ROW DTLA

Kato sits at ROW DTLA on S Alameda Street.

Rhys Vineyards Visit Guide: Santa Cruz Mountains

Plan your Rhys Vineyards visit in the Santa Cruz Mountains and check the winery’s official site for current tasting details, reservations, and availability.

Viña Vik Luxury Hotel Crowned World's Best Vineyard for 2025

Viña Vik in Chile's Millahue Valley claimed the No. 1 spot on The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 list, rising from No. 2 in 2024, a rare New World victory combining 327 hectares of vineyards with 22 themed suites.

Tomioka Winery Fukushima: Planting Vines

As decanter describes it, five kilometres from Fukushima Daiichi, Tomioka Winery planted its first vines in 2016 while the town was still evacuated, now producing 10,000 bottles annually and employing 12 people.

Decanter Fine Wine Encounter London Returns November 2026

130+ producers and 1,000+ wines converge at The Landmark London November 6-7, 2026, with DWWA medal winners and rare Cellar Collection bottlings available for direct tasting.

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin Wine Dinners Feature Rare DRC Pours

Berlin's Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer launches four exclusive wine dinners this fall, including a November 14 Burgundy evening featuring Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from its Wine Spectator-recognized 1,600-label cellar.

Jul's Wine List: A Decanter Judge Brings 2,200 Bottles to St James's

Klearhos Kanellakis, a Decanter judge formerly of 67 Pall Mall, has opened London's most ambitious new wine program in a former banking hall, with 2,200 bottles and a 6.5-metre glass wall.

Michelin Enters Wine Ratings, Opus One's Succession, and Rioja's Tipping Point

Michelin debuts Burgundy wine rankings, Opus One announces Michael Silacci's retirement after 25 years, and Decanter's Rioja Report 2026 charts a region at a crossroads.

Freemark Abbey London Masterclass: Library Cabernet 1995 to 2021

Kristy Melton presents Freemark Abbey library Cabernet Sauvignon from 1995 to 2021 at Princess Alexandra Hall on 22 July, with Patrick Schmitt MW.

Willamette Valley French Investment: Latour and Bollinger Bet on Oregon

Château Latour's parent company and Champagne Bollinger have deployed capital, winemakers, and a half-million-dollar sorting line at Ponzi, validating Oregon Pinot Noir as a internationally prominent terroir.

Dining at Ballymaloe House Restaurant in Cork, Ireland

Discover the culinary delights of Ballymaloe House Restaurant in Cork. Experience Irish heritage with seasonal dishes at Ballymaloe House Restaurant.

Côtes du Forez Wines: Volcanic Gamay at the Loire's Source

At 400-600m elevation on basalt and granite, Côtes du Forez produces Gamay with mineral tension and structural complexity, yet the 150-hectare appellation remains virtually unknown outside France.

Breaky Bottom Vineyard Sale: £4M for England's Royal Supplier

According to The Drinks Business, the Sussex estate that poured sparkling wine at King Charles III's coronation is on the market for the first time since 1974, following founder Peter Hall's death.

Lafleur Pomerol Irrigation: Why the Estate Chose Vines Over AOC

Lafleur has irrigated three times since early June 2026 during 40°C+ heat, a move that would have been illegal under Pomerol AOC rules just months earlier.

California Old Vine Vineyards: Why Tegan Passalacqua Champions Individuality Over Efficiency

Tegan Passalacqua at Turley Wine Cellars applies John Muir's 19th-century naturalist wisdom to California's old vine vineyards, where vines planted in 1954 still produce wines that defy modern uniformity.

Canlis Seattle: An Iconic Romantic Fine Dining Experience with a Memorable View

Experience Canlis Seattle's well-known fine dining with far-reaching views. Discover why Canlis Seattle is a top romantic fine dining destination today!

Yvonne Seier Christensen Champagne: How an Outsider Built Excellence

Yvonne Seier Christensen's Maison Les Cinq Filles just won Grand Master at the 2026 Global Rosé Masters, a rare feat for a Champagne house founded less than a decade ago by a Danish outsider with no winemaking lineage.

Wine Tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley, Washington

Discover the reservation-only wine tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley. Enjoy estate-grown wines from Force Majeure by booking ahead.

Pecorino and Timorasso: Saving Italy's Rarest Whites

When Walter Massa bottled his first experimental Timorasso in 1987, just over 500 bottles from scattered vines across his Piedmont holdings, he began a decade-long restoration that would rescue one of Italy's most compelling white grapes from extinction.

The Hilt and Jonata Tasting: Santa Barbara's Twin Icons

Explore the wine tasting experiences at The Hilt and Jonata Winery near Santa Barbara, California. Discover two estates focused on distinct cool-climate and Ballard Canyon expressions.

Classic Rioja Winemakers Are Rewriting the Rules, And It's Working

Young winemakers in Rioja are challenging centuries-old conventions while expanding into sparkling wines, proving an old region can embrace radical change without losing its soul.

Wine News Roundup: Burgundy Charity Auction, Champagne's Earliest Harvest, and Chianti's 100-Point Milestone

145 Burgundy estates confirm participation in the Clos de Vougeot charity auction, Champagne faces its earliest harvest on record, and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione earns its first 100-point score.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 Late Release: The 'Cristal of Cristals' Unveiled at 250th Anniversary

Champagne Louis Roederer unveiled a late-release Cristal 2008 at its 250th anniversary celebration in Reims, where cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon called the benchmark vintage 'the Cristal of Cristals.'

Sam Neill, Two Paddocks Founder and Jurassic Park Star, Dies at 78

Sam Neill, who founded Central Otago's Two Paddocks winery in 1993 and starred in Jurassic Park, has died aged 78 in Sydney. His death was sudden and unexpected.

MICHELIN Guide Wine Selection Burgundy Debuts July 2026

The MICHELIN Guide launches its first wine selection on July 7, 2026, introducing a One, Two, or Three grape rating system for Burgundy estates, nearly a century after restaurant Stars appeared in 1926.

MICHELIN Grape Selection Burgundy: Arnoux-Lachaux Rejects Rating

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux publicly asked MICHELIN to remove it from the inaugural Grape Selection, citing lack of consultation and its 2020 policy against all press ratings.

Santa Barbara Wine: Why Sommeliers in Europe Discovered It First

Michelin-starred restaurants in Copenhagen and London have already stacked their lists with Santa Barbara County wines, while American collectors are still catching up to what European sommeliers figured out years ago.

Wine News Roundup, June 2026: Amarone & Sparkling Masters

High-elevation Amarone, the Global Sparkling Masters 2026 results, a Boulder cellar earning Wine Spectator's top honour, and more from this week in wine.

4 Burgundy Producers to Track Beyond the Grand Names

A sommelier-informed look at four Burgundy producers bringing fresher cellar choices to Côte de Beaune, Meursault and beyond.

Next Generation Burgundy: 4 Producers Sommeliers Track

Four emerging Burgundy producers to know now, from Bastian Wolber’s seven acres to Domaine Dandelion’s 1944 Aligoté vines.

What it's like Dining at Saison SF: World Renowned Two Michelin Star Experience

Discover the dining experience at Saison SF, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco. Explore Saison SF's live-fire cooking and Burgundy-leaning wine program.

Dining at Quince restaurant in SF

Discover the precise dining experience at Quince SF, a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco. Explore Quince SF's seasonal, refined cuisine.

Wine Tasting at Melville Winery near Santa Barbara, California

Discover the essence of Melville Winery near Santa Barbara, California. Experience Melville Winery's distinctive terroir and notable wines firsthand.

Tyler Winery Tasting Guide: Santa Barbara Wine Country

Discover Tyler Winery near Santa Barbara for a distinctive wine-tasting experience. Explore Tyler Winery's terroir-driven wines and enjoy two distinct tasting options.

Lazy Bear SF Review: A Two Michelin Star Modern Day Dinner Party

Discover the charm of Lazy Bear SF, a two Michelin starred modern day dinner party in San Francisco. Explore the distinctive menu progression at Lazy Bear SF today.

Jua NYC: Modern Korean Tasting Menu in Flatiron

Discover Jua NYC’s modern Korean tasting menu in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The restaurant offers a seven-course experience, curated beverage pairings, and a compact reservation window that rewards planning ahead.

MICHELIN Grape Selection Burgundy: Three-Grape Estates

MICHELIN's first Grape Selection rates Burgundy estates, with nine Three-Grape domaines now joining the collector shorthand.

Dining at Benu SF: What to Know Before You Go

Explore a distinctive dining experience at Benu SF. Learn what to expect from the restaurant’s refined atmosphere, planning considerations, and how to check the latest official details before booking.

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles: A World Class Wine Tasting with Michelin Star Food

Discover the wine-tasting experiences at JUSTIN Winery in Paso Robles. From Bordeaux-style blends to estate dining and vineyard stays, JUSTIN rewards a thoughtful visit.

Acquerello SF Review 2026: What it's Like to Dine at Acquerello in San Francisco

Discover the dining experience at Acquerello SF, a refined Northern Italian restaurant in San Francisco. Acquerello SF offers elegant service, a serious wine program, and a polished setting for special occasions.

The Future of Wine Hotels: Casa de Uco is Mendoza’s Ultra-Modern Escape (2026 Review)

Forget the rustic estancias. We review Casa de Uco, the concrete-and-glass wine resort in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Discover the private vineyard villas, the mesmerizing architecture, and why this is the comprehensive modernist escape for 2026.

Visiting Tignanello Winery: The Impossible Tour & How to Taste It Anyway (Fonte de’ Medici Review 2026)

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Wine News Roundup: Week of 15 June 2026

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Opus One Winery Visit (2026): Tastings, Tours & How to Book

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Fine White Wine Trading Up 650%: What Collectors Need to Know

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Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard: A Convent Reborn

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How to Attend the Hospices de Beaune Auction (and What It's Actually Like)

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How to Visit Krug: Booking the House and What the Tasting Is Like

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Bordeaux 2025: The Vintage Reawakening En Primeur

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Ornellaia Winery Visit: The Ultimate Super Tuscan Tour

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Is Nobu Malibu Worth Visiting in 2026? How the World Famous Celebrity Hotspot Got its Reputation

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Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur: Mouton at 300 Euros Leads the Week

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The Best Merlot Regions in the World, Mapped

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2025: America's Best in Show

California claimed two Best in Show medals at DWWA 2025. Here's what the full U.S. results mean for collectors and where to find the wines.

Tasting in the Limestone Cathedrals: A Private Visit to Château Ausone

We explore Château Ausone in Saint-Émilion and the atmosphere around one of Bordeaux's most storied estates.

2023 Napa Cabernet 100-Point Scores: Five Perfect Wines to Cellar

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Emily Faulconer Joins Iconic Wineries of British Columbia

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Napa's Best Cellars Wine Dinner Sets a $500K Record

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