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[ad_1] What’s happening: Not long after expanding Nancy Silverton’s Italian gem Osteria Mozza to Washington, D.C., restaurateur Stephen Starr announced last week that he purchased an Italian dining landmark in Manhattan, Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, along with its less-expensive neighborhood sibling Lupa, from the Bastianich family. Why it matters: One-time star chef Mario Batali opened the restaurant in the West Village …

[ad_1] Making quality wines in Salta might once have been considered rebellious, even heroic. Today, faced with climate change, winemakers around the world are looking to alternative terroirs, at altitudes and latitudes once deemed too challenging and extreme. In this context, Salta stands out as a region ahead of its time. In the far northwest of Argentina, bordering Bolivia to …

[ad_1] It’s impossible to will, or proclaim, the creation of an icon. Any Hollywood talent agent worth their salt will tell you as much. And yet, when achieved, icon status is undisputable. So what does the process of becoming an icon entail? What makes the 10 Spanish wines we’ve chosen worthy of the description? The answer is never straightforward. Producers …

[ad_1] With so many bottles lining the shelves it can be hard to know where to begin in seeking out great-value red wine. Scroll down to see notes and scores for 20 great-value red wines Our selection comprises celebrated names, powerhouse regions and notable grape varieties as well as a few off-the-beaten-path picks, all offering a fantastic price-quality ratio. The …

[ad_1] Chalksole Manor includes 2.8 hectares (6.89 acres) of vineyards. Chalksole Manor in East Kent lies in one of the key regions for English sparkling wine production and the property comes with a 2.8-hectare (6.89 acres) vineyard.  It has been listed for sale with a guide price of £3.3m, according to estate agency BTF Partnership. An aerial view of Chalksole …

[ad_1] Not so long ago, Salta’s wines were usually thought of as just as challenging as the landscape itself: intense wines, the reds often marked by a heavy-handed use of wood. Today, however, this image no longer corresponds to the reality. Many elements have come together to create this transformation, from the introduction of new varieties and the exploration of …

[ad_1] Katerina Mylona is a chemical engineer and oenologist who has worked with wineries in New Zealand, Napa Valley, Argentina and Cyprus. As the founder of HECATE Wine Experts, she works with wine producers to reduce their environmental impact. Decanting is only for red wines While red wines often benefit from a bit of air to soften their tannins, whites, …

[ad_1] Masseto’s blue clay soils Masseto has spent nearly four decades in the top echelon of the wine world, carving out a space for itself in millionaires’ cellars alongside first-growth Bordeaux and garagiste Pomerol, grand cru Burgundy, top-end Napa Valley Cabernet, and the other great Super Tuscans. Its success is no mean feat if you consider that, at the time …

[ad_1] Looking out from the town of Toro over the Meseta Central Toro’s early risers know that there are few better sights than the sunrise over the great Meseta Central (the Central Plateau), which dominates the region of Castilla y León. As you look out from the Alcázar de Toro (the town’s fortress), the river Duero approaches the city from …

[ad_1] Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week. Who has a drinking problem (?)The WHO employees, apparently. Unified Keynote Luncheon with …

[ad_1] Grant Burge winery vineyards. South Australia has become a powerhouse for Rhône-style reds, with its old-vine Grenache, bold Shiraz and GSM blends capturing global acclaim. The region’s sun-drenched vineyards and diverse terroirs, from Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale to Clare Valley, offer ideal conditions for these varieties, resulting in wines that offer both depth and elegance. While classic Rhône …

[ad_1] The Swiss encounter Sylvia Wu Surrounded by classical wine countries (France, Italy and Germany), Switzerland exports only a small fraction of its wines – despite their high quality. Therefore, opportunities to taste a range of Swiss wines in London, such as the 67 Pall Mall tasting at the end of last year, are unmissable. The indigenous variety Petit Arvine …

[ad_1] At the time my parents weren’t really into wine, and as we explored Barcelona and travelled along the coast, stopping off at the scenic towns of Figueres, Cadaqués and Tossa del Mar, I was reanimated by the delight of introducing them to the wines not only of Penedès but of all Spain, often enjoyed with servings of piping hot, …

[ad_1] Credit: Constellation Brands For nearly a quarter of a century, Schrader Cellars has been a cornerstone for collectors of high-end Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1998 by Fred Schrader, a prominent art and antiques dealer, the label’s inaugural wine was from the same vintage. Shortly after, Schrader partnered with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, who produced the 2000 vintage, …

[ad_1] Firefighters in Pacific Palisades, 9 January 2025. In early January, Los Angeles was devastated by multiple wildfires throughout the city. The three largest fires have burned 19,382ha and destroyed over 10,000 homes. Beginning 7 January, newscasters warned of ‘life-threatening’ winds throughout the Los Angeles area and issued Red Flag Warnings (indicating a strong potential for wildfire growth). The Palisades …

[ad_1] As a wine lover, I have been wondering whether such descriptors resonate with us, regular wine consumers. Recently, I got an answer to my question, and it was a resounding ‘no’. Last October and November, Jan Andrzejewski, a researcher and wine merchant, and I convened tastings and focus groups that are part of a larger project on wine communication. …

[ad_1] Mikk Parre has worked as a sommelier for 13 years, entirely in Tallinn, Estonia – in both casual restaurants and high end, Michelin-starred establishments. In 2024, he left his position as head sommelier of Time to Wine Rotermanni, one of the best wine bars in the Baltics, and is currently working as cellarmaster for Bombay Group in Tallinn. My …

[ad_1] Wood Chen, the former chairman of electronics giant Yageo Corporation, was linked to a fake wine scandal last summer. Taiwanese media outlet Business Today received a tip-off claiming that the country’s elites had been caught up in a series of fake wine transactions. The wines allegedly pointed to Wood Chen, who has been selling off his collection to friends, …

[ad_1] President Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to levy 25 percent tariffs on all goods from Canada, except energy imports, which will face a 10 percent tariff. The new trade duties will take effect on Feb. 4. The move immediately impacted wineries on both sides of the border, as the Canadian government responded with 25 percent tariffs …

[ad_1] Pinot Noir in the village of Bouzy There are two Champagnes: Le Champagne, the sparkling wine, and La Champagne, the region. Le Champagne is known the world over, but La Champagne, and indeed the strictly delimited vine-growing area called La Champagne Viticole, doesn’t just produce bubbles. Any grapes grown in the Champagne vine-growing area can be used to produce …