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What was it like hosting Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and a film team of hundreds? Here’s how the wine pros at Artesa, Quintessa and Baldacci Family, and the mayor of Calistoga, remember it Wine Country is an intimate movie, following the deep and complicated relationships of longtime friends. But behind the scenes, it was a

At the southern tip of the Sunshine State, these Restaurant Award winners boast serious wine programs Updated May 9, 2019 On May 10, wine lovers will gather in Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau hotel to taste 244 top-rated wines at Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour. While that’s hard to beat, restaurants throughout the Magic City offer world-class wine

The wine-industry trade show will include a detailed symposium on climate change and wine Photo by: Jean-Bernard Nardeau The world came to Bordeaux for the last Vinexpo in 2017. Thousands of members of the wine industry will descend on the city of Bordeaux on May 13–16 for the latest iteration of Vinexpo. The wine-and-spirits trade

The comedians who get some of the movie’s biggest laughs talk favorite Napa memories, comedy versus “regular acting,” and the falling-off-a-piano scene When Rachel Dratch met up with some friends in California wine country for a weekend to celebrate her 50th birthday, she didn’t expect it would become a movie—with her in a starring role.

The movie’s writer reveals how the script got rolling, why Sideways is one of her favorite movies, and why she thinks the filming of Wine Country could’ve made for an eyebrow-raising behind-the-scenes documentary Emily Spivey created the TV series Up All Night and has writing and editing credits on some of the most beloved comedies

With forward-thinking restaurants like Tagliata, Bygone and Ouzo Bay, brothers Alex and Eric Smith are trying to fire up the next hot destination city for wine and dining Photo by: Courtesy of Atlas Restaurant Group Alex (left) and Eric Smith have a dynamic vision for Baltimore dining, but rooted in an old-school hospitality philosophy. When

Charles Banks’ firm Terroir Capital sells the Stellenbosch winery to Third Leaf Wines Photo by: Courtesy Mulderbosch Mulderbosch enjoys a gorgeous spot in South Africa’s Cape region. One of the leading wineries in South Africa has a new owner, as the fallout from Terroir Capital founder Charles Banks’ conviction on federal fraud charges continues. Third

The City Harvest gala and Casa de Loco winery both went off with a bang. Plus, new wine barrel–race record set in Swiss Grand Cru village, and Reims court slams gold-flaked sham Champagne Photo by: Courtesy of City Harvest / Eric Vitale Photography “What’s the hashtag again?” Eric Ripert and Chrissy Teigen MC’ed parts of

Plus, a New York Grand Award winner says goodbye to its wine director, Marea opens a location in Dubai, and more The Cameron Mitchell Restaurants group, based in Columbus, Ohio, is debuting two new concepts this month in the city’s Short North Arts District: Del Mar SoCal Kitchen, a full-service restaurant, and Lincoln Social Rooftop,

Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour kicks off in Las Vegas, with stops in Chicago and Miami to come The 2019 Wine Spectator Grand Tour kicked off in Las Vegas on April 27, as more than a thousand enthusiastic wine lovers filled the Grand Ballroom at the Mirage resort. Many were Grand Tour first-timers. Ron Trevathan came

Photo by: Acre Acre pays homage to traditional Southern cooking on its contemporary menu. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner Acre is all about traditional Alabama cuisine with a fresh perspective. Chef David Bancroft sources ingredients from local farmers and purveyors for his regularly changing creative American menu. The restaurant sits on the outskirts of

Like most places with a history of converging cultures, Canada boasts a vibrant culinary landscape. Today’s Canadian restaurants honor those foundational influences (primarily English and French) and utilize the local bounty to create distinct, dynamic cuisine. Many destinations also celebrate the country’s renowned wine regions, like these 11 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners. From Old

Passed down from chef Michael Velardi’s mom, this perfect grilled lamb recipe has long been a well-kept secret—until now Photo by: Lucy Schaeffer A Syrah from the Northern Rhône region of France brings out the smoky, herbaceous crust and sanguine chew of this easy lamb dish. More often than you might think, a culinary pro’s

Jonathan Bennett played the movie’s high-school heartthrob 15 years ago, and Scot Bilbro is a vintner up-and-comer. Plus, winecrime theft and fraud in planes and automobiles Mean Girls, the seminal 2004 high-school comedy, was many things, including, it turns out, an incubator for future wine and dining talent. “Grown-up” stars Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and

Photo by: Julie Harans This simple egg dish lets in-season ingredients shine. Eight ingredients, plus pantry staples. That’s all it takes to make an entire meal from scratch. Add in a good bottle of wine for less than $20, and you’ve got a feast for family or friends. Spring is here, and if you enjoy

Photo by: Benjamin Duvignac Edouard Moueix believes 2018 futures will sell if wineries keep prices level with the 2016s. The starting gun for the 2018 Bordeaux futures campaign officially sounded last week with the release of Château Angélus, one of St.-Emilion’s most recognizable names. With the VinExpo convention in Bordeaux arriving earlier this year, and

Vintners used numerous methods to protect the emerging buds and shoots as temperatures dropped below freezing Photo by: Courtesy Vincent Dancer Smudge pots blaze in vineyards across Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, as vintners battle frost. The aerial photos look pretty, but there was nothing pleasurable for Burgundy vintners during the long nights of April 4 and

A look at data from 13 studies shows another benefit of the healthy eating plan, which includes moderate wine consumption Photo by: istockphotos It’s unclear if certain parts of the Mediterranean diet confer health benefits, or the combination of foods and wine. The Mediterranean diet is associated with many health benefits, including protection against heart

Your guide kicking the dirt and tilting your cup during the big green weekend and beyond in wine country Photo by: Courtesy of Cakebread Cellars One of the gardens at Cakebread Cellars. On Earth Day, the winery’s team of tiny worms will be busily munching on wastewater contaminants (also on other days). Wine country has

Learning to open a $300 bottle of wine is coursework for the hospitality students behind the restaurants at MSU, Penn State and Walnut Hill Class is in session—until midnight. That might sound like drudgery, but it’s all part of the lesson plan for hospitality students eager to gain experience in real restaurant settings—the elite somms

The 2018 vintage shows great promise, but global uncertainty looms over potential sales Bordeaux could be excused for feeling smug in the wake of the annual barrel tastings introducing the 2018 vintage, the world’s first chance to taste the wines before futures go on sale. Early reports compare the wines to recent excellent vintages. Wine

From billionaire vintners to barrel makers, and Moët to Mouton, the wine world is mobilizing to help save and repair the burned icon of Paris Photo by: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images People across the globe are already rallying to rebuild Notre-Dame, just days after the fire damaged the Paris landmark. François-Henri Pinault said it felt like

Megastar singer Alecia Moore makes wine in Santa Barbara, but her old-school inspirations are the Loire and Bordeaux In today’s wine world, some winemakers are considered rock stars by their fans. But only a few winemakers really are rock stars. Better known as P!nk, Alecia Moore is one of the music industry’s most recognized faces.

Note: This article originally appeared in the Nov. 30, 2017, issue of Wine Spectator. To determine the size for his cellar, Tom Votel did some simple math: Two bottles a day times 365 days a year equals space for less than 750 wines. A “drink up” sensibility runs through the collection, in the converted lower-level

Plus, Houston’s Post Oak reveals new cellar and wine dinners, José Andrés closes one of his restaurants in Miami, and more Photo by: Galdones Photography Cira’s duck leg confit with crispy rice, sour cherries and toasted almonds Chicago-based Boka Restaurant Group, the company behind five Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners including Swift & Sons and

Photo by: Michael Feher Argentina’s Best of Award of Excellence–winning Restaurant at Cavas Wine Lodge celebrates the surrounding Mendoza wine region. The sun-soaked city of Mendoza produces some of Argentina’s most celebrated wines. There you’ll find Cavas Wine Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property that’s tailor-made for adventurous enophiles who also crave luxury. The property

One musician is taking “A Minute and a Glass of Wine,” the other is bringing a distillery to a historic former church. Plus, EMP and NPH team up for a cause Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images TBT: “Since U Been Gone” and “Sideways” were released one month apart in 2004. Singer Kelly

The comedian credits a man nicknamed “the Grape Ape” with teaching him about wine Like a fine super Tuscan wine, Sebastian Maniscalco has only gotten better with age. His comedy career began more than 20 years ago, but it’s only in the past few that his popularity has skyrocketed. A Chicago native raised in an

Updated April 11, 2019 In recent decades, the Second City has ascended to the top tier of innovation and excellence in American dining, powered by imagination in the kitchen from chefs like Michael Kornick, Tony Mantuano, Rick Bayless and, of course, the late Charlie Trotter. Today’s scene is as vibrant as ever, with world-class wine

Vineyard owner Kathryn Green has purchased the 3-acre vineyard and winery in St. Helena Photo by: Bruce Fleming/Cephas Dick and Ann Grace bought land in Napa because of the house, but ended up unlikely vintners. Dick and Ann Grace have sold Grace Family Vineyards, one of Napa’s original cult Cabernet Sauvignon producers, as they step