In this issue

The hard work of five generations of the Martinelli family created a lineup of sought-after Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and old-vine Zinfandels.

Jean-Michel Cazes

IN MEMORIAM

3 mins

Château Haut-Brion Owner Buys Significant Wine Book Collection

In April 2022, Sonomabased antiquarian bookseller Ben Kinmont oversaw the sale of the Thackrey Library, a valuable collection of more than 700 tomes and documents assembled by California winemaker Sean Thackrey.

1 min

Drouhin Expands its Burgundy Acreage

Maison Joseph Drouhin has purchased two estates in Burgundy, totaling nearly 50 acres of vineyards: Château de Chasselas in St.-Véran and the Rapet estate in St.-Romain.

1 min

Gallo Buys Notable Pinot Noir Player

America's largest wine company continues to expand, particularly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

1 min

Scientists Identify Byzantine Era Grapes

Archaeologists digging in the Negev desert in southern Israel have uncovered evidence of a booming wine industry dating back more than 1,500 years.

3 mins

Paneer: A Simple Recipe to Make at Home

There's a lot to like about paneer, the fresh cheese that's a major staple of Indian cuisine.

3 mins

2020 Cabernet Intel: Spottswoode

The Napa winery was able to thread the needle, with most of its harvest already fermenting before the smoke rolled in.

3 mins

Exploration Brings Rewards

Part of the beauty of wine is the opportunity to expand horizons. Often there's also a value element to less-known wines.

3 mins

THE MARTINELLI STORY

LOVE SONOMA PINOT NOIR AND ZINFANDEL? THANK THE HARD WORK OF FIVE GENERATIONS OF THIS CALIFORNIA GRAPE-GROWING FAMILY

10+ mins

PINOT POWERS ON

The 2021 vintage surpasses even the excellent 2019, great news after the weather-challenged 2020

10+ mins

WHERE TO WINE AND DINE ITALIAN IN THE U.S.

A selection of Wine Spectator award winners across America that put Italian wine front and center

10+ mins

Austria Homes in on Terroir

A heightened focus on place is resulting in the country's best-ever Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings

10 mins

Rethinking Agave

As the weather cools, keep TEQUILA and MEZCAL on your bar cart to use in classic cocktails

5 mins

Brad Pitt and the Perrin Family Get in the Gin Game

After a decade of building the Côtes de Provence-based Miraval brand together, Brad Pitt and Famille Perrin have decided to partner in the spirits industry with Gardener gin.

1 min

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