Wine Spectator
Bring Your Own Magnum Party Returns
Wine Spectator's Bring Your Own Magnum Party made a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus June 4 as wine industry icons gathered in the Napa Valley town of St. Helena for one of the most exclusive wine country fêtes of the year. As the unofficial kickoff of Auction Napa Valley, the party gave vintners and winemakers a chance to relax and socialize before the hectic weekend of events.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
The Wine Spectator California Wall of Fame
Since Wine Spectator’s debut in 1976, hundreds of the California vintners and winemakers who shaped America’s wine culture have graced the cover of the magazine.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
A Long To-Do List at Château de Malle
I recently wrapped up a two-week visit to Bordeaux during its annual en primeur season. My final stop was in Sauternes, at Château de Malle. You can be forgiven for not being familiar with the estate—it went dark after the 2018 vintage, its then-owners leaving the vineyards and château essentially abandoned.
3 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
The steak house is revitalized for today's generation, while aged wines also draw new fans
7 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
Duckhorn Refocuses, Trimming Brands and Tasting Rooms
In a sign of challenging times for the wine business, executives at one of California wine's biggest success stories in recent decades, the Duckhorn Portfolio, are re- focusing on the seven top-selling brands in the company. That means four other brands could eventually disappear from the market. The company is also reducing the num- ber of tasting rooms it operates.
1 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
CHARLIE TROTTER CHANGED HOW AMERICA DINES
NEARLY 40 YEARS AFTER THE CHICAGO CHEF REDEFINED AMERICAN COOKING WITH HIS NAMESAKE RESTAURANT, HIS LEGACY THRIVES
10+ min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
2025 Grand Tour Roars Across the U.S.
From Chicago to Washington, D.C., to Las Vegas, the more than 3,000 guests at the 2025 Wine Spectator Grand Tour could count on two things when they walked into the event no matter which city they chose. First, that 234 wineries would be pouring some of the greatest wines in the world. Second, that the warm, friendly smile of California winemaker Greg Brewer would be there to welcome them. “Once the tasting starts, I never leave my post. It’s respect for your guests,” said Brewer, pouring his Diatom Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023 (93 points). “Everyone is very kind, very engaged.”
2 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
ZINFANDEI
The outstanding 2022 and 2023 vintages deliver diverse styles from contrasting growing seasons
6 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
ZIN VINEYARDS AT 100 YEARS... AND COUNTING
The best California Zinfandels have one thing in common: They’re made from old vines.
5 min |
August 31, 2025
Wine Spectator
SELBY'S
A Winning Wine Algorithm In Silicon Valley
3 min |
August 31, 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
With the Sea as a Neighbor
How a dilapidated cottage becomes a sweet summer home
2 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
BRIGHT, BREEZY, and Beautifully PERSONAL
A complete renovation turns a dated family condo into a colorful coastal retreat filled with thoughtful details, charming stories, and cozy elegance.
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August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Gather Round the Kitchen
Project House Austin wraps with a stylish, chef-worthy space.
1 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
A Charming Summer Bistro Dinner
Savoring my favorite season's moments with my family.
4 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Custom & Coastal
These newly built kitchens make a splash with their stylish and functional seaside-inspired designs and gorgeous oceanfront views.
4 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Happy Trails
This 1,000-square-foot cabin in upstate New York gets a whimsical and colorful makeover as a summer getaway.
6 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Anchored in Charm
A New York City couple's dream vacation cottage home in Provincetown gets a vibrant, custom refresh, blending history with bold color and pattern play.
2 min |
August/September 2025
Horticulture
Success WITH Squashes
All you need to know to grow hearty winter squash and pumpkins
5 min |
Summer 2025
Horticulture
NORTH FLORIDA FLORA
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens offers an education in the area’s interesting ecosystems
9 min |
Summer 2025
Horticulture
GARDEN COLLECTIONS
I HAVE TOO MANY hand pruners. I started with one. Lost it. Bought another, then found the first.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Horticulture
Hello Hummingbirds
How to make your garden hospitable to these high-energy fliers
5 min |
Summer 2025
Writer’s Digest
Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Writing Routine
If you feel like everyone around you is committed to being busy and doing more, you're not alone. It’s almost like a badge of honor to be spread too thin. This is especially true if you're in a creative field.
4 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
Eli Keren (he/him) CURIOUS MINDS
Eli Keren was born in London. Prior to becoming an agent, he designed and synthesized novel drugs as a research scientist.
1 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
Praising the Beauty of Creation and Making in Poetry
Judith Chibante, winner of the 19th Annual Writer's Digest Poetry Awards, shares the story behind her winning poem, “Naïve Beauty.”
2 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
BREAKINGIN
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
5 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
BUILDINGBETTERWORLDS
It's probably not a shock to you—especially if you've read quite a bit of my work here at WD—but one of my favorite shows of all-time is “Supernatural.”
5 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
DEARSIMON
Your questions answered by a publishing expert.
3 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
A Change (of Scenery) Would Do You Good
How to vary your setting to your story’s advantage.
7 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
Ye Olde Writing Rules
We recently stumbled upon a long-lost manuscript, The Limner's Elements of Stylish Prose: Writing During the Plague by E. B. Black the Elder.
2 min |
July/August 2025
Writer’s Digest
FRONTLIST/BACKLIST
Whether hot off the presses or on the shelves for years, a good book is worth talking about.
3 min |