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Brothers Mark, left, and Ben McWIlliams have decided to shut down Arista winery and focus on their commercial real estate company.

Arista Winery Says Adieu

The respected, family-run winery in Sonoma, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is shutting down after the founding family faced tough decisions

Jan 22, 2026

SingleThread's Kyle and Katina Connaughton are crossing the Pacific to open their new restaurant.

9 Highly Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2026

From Chicago to Kyoto, keep an eye out for these dining and wine destinations, all opening this year from celebrated chefs

Jan 22, 2026

Salvo Lo Castro at Ristorante Casasalvo in SoHo, where he's busy expanding his wine list, with a particular focus on Franciacorta.

Chef Salvo’s American Dream

Salvo Lo Castro’s culinary journey has take him from Sicily to SoHo, with a ten-year stop feeding the Vatican

Jan 20, 2026

Court Wyckoff, left, and his father Dave are part of a multigenerational family farming company.

Pondering the Future of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

The sale of the wine giant in December could redefine the entire Washington wine industry

Jan 14, 2026

Pas plus! A French vineyard worker sprays copper mixture on vines.

France’s Organic Winegrowers Lose an Indispensable Tool. What Now?

Health regulators are phasing out nearly all copper sprays due to heavy metal concerns—but that leaves few tools for fighting mildew

Paige Donner

Jan 12, 2026

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of Medicare and Medicaid, joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the White House to explain the new guidelines.

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Undefining Moderate Drinking

Neither winemakers nor neo-Prohibitionists nor U.S. citizens win with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Mitch Frank

Jan 8, 2026

From left: Stars co-owner Joshua Pinsky, wine director Julia Schwartz and co-owner Chase Sinzer

Lower Manhattan Tastemakers Open New Wine Bar, Stars

The team behind noted New York restaurants Claud and Penny has created a “wine first” destination. Plus, an Italian Grand Award winner expands to the home of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Jan 8, 2026

Arnaldo Caprai took pride in the singular character of Umbria’s Sagrantino grape, despite its challenges.

Arnaldo Caprai, Pioneering Vintner of Italy’s Montefalco Sagrantino, Dies at 92

After succeeding in textiles, Caprai bought an estate in Umbria and began revitalizing the historic, tannic wine grape

Jan 7, 2026

Wine is nearly always on the dinner table in Rome and the rest of Italy, where it draws people together.

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How Vino Saves Us

Who needs Dry January when we have Italy’s eternal wisdom?

Robert Camuto

Jan 7, 2026

<em>Drops of God</em> star Fleur Geffrier joins James Molesworth on <em>Wine Spectator</em>'s <em>Straight Talk</em> podcast.

Straight Talk Episode 32: ‘Drops of God’ Star Fleur Geffrier

Lead actress Fleur Geffrier talks about filming Apple TV's Emmy-winning show, how it's impacted her personal wine appreciation, and the upcoming new season of Drops of God (no spoliers!)

Robert Taylor

Jan 5, 2026

Clockwise from top left: Wine industry leaders Bill Stoller, Sam Sebastiani, Frédéric Panaïotis and Nicolas Potel passed in 2025.

2025: In Memoriam

Napa cult Cabernet star Don Bryant, Quixote’s Carl Doumani, Château Rayas’ Emmanuel Reynaud and Château Pavie’s Gérard Perse were among the wine legends lost in 2025, along with our own James Laube

Robert Taylor

Dec 30, 2025

Wine news leaders from 2025 included, clockwise from top left, Victor and Chloe Schwartz, Vivek Murthy, Graeme and Alex MacDonald and Eric Bryan Seuthe and Nick Livanos.

Top Wine News of 2025

Tariffs, health advisories and slowing sales? Yes, but the past 12 months also brought passion and hope, which are always a perfect pairing with wine

Mitch Frank

Dec 23, 2025

“Younger generations give me hope. Their palates are adventurous and open. Their wine world is welcoming and innovative,” writes senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec.

The Wines Are Alright

The next generation of wine drinkers is finding new ways to enjoy vino amid a changing landscape

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Dec 31, 2025, issue

The best Lirac reds offer bold Châteauneuf character and greater freshness with gentler price tags, says senior editor Kristen Bieler.

New Energy in Southern Rhône’s Lirac

It’s time for Lirac’s stunning Southern Rhône reds to have their moment in the sun

Kristen Bieler

From the Dec 31, 2025, issue

Bob Steinhauer spent his life in vineyards, always asking questions on how he and his team could improve wine quality.

Bob Steinhauer, Longtime Beringer Viticulturist, Dies at 84

After a childhood in raisin vineyards in the Central Valley, the college trained agronomist moved to Napa and helped lead its evolution in premium grapegrowing

Chris Cardoso

Dec 19, 2025

Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson takes a second taste of 2015 Brunello di Montalcinos to see how they have aged after a decade in the cellar.

Brunello 2015: Reflecting on the Vintage

Looking into how 2015 Brunellos are aging and how climate change is reshaping Montalcino wines

Bruce Sanderson

From the Dec 15, 2025, issue

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