Tag Archive: Wine Spectator
News Briefs for June 24, 2025
•Suntory Holdings has announced the U.S. debut of the Maru-Hi variety pack, extending the brand following its January launch. Continue reading →
Wine Spectator: At The 45th Auction Napa Valley, Vintners Raised $6.5 Million To Benefit Local Youth
From June 5 to 7, the Napa Valley wine community welcomed guests from around the world to the 45th edition of Auction Napa Valley, a weekend of celebration involving dinners with vintners, the chance to sample not-yet-released wines and bidding on unique bottlings and lavish travel experiences. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 12, 2025Wine Spectator: An Impressive Auction From The Cellar Of The Counterfeit Crusader
William “Bill” Koch, who amassed a 43,000-bottle cellar of rare wines and then launched a crusade of litigation to stamp out sales of counterfeits, has consigned nearly 7,800 bottles from his collection to Christie’s, which will conduct a three-day auction of the wines June 12 to 14. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 9, 2025Wine Spectator: Araujo Family Sells Accendo Winery To Napa’s Bettinelli Family And Jack Bittner
Siblings Greg and Jaime Araujo have sold their family’s Accendo brand to a group formed by vintner Jack Bittner and the Bettinelli family. Continue reading →
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews Napa Wine Legend Bill Harlan
Bill Harlan is an illustrious name in the wine world. The Napa vintner is the force behind the sought-after Cabernet-based reds of his Harlan Estate (founded 1984), Bond (founded 1996) and Promontory (founded 2008), from vineyards carved into remote and rugged landscapes. Harlan is also the developer and proprietor of Meadowood, the region’s first luxury resort and the original host site of Auction Napa Valley in 1981. A destination for wine country visitors, the property helped define the style of hospitality and tourism Napa is known for today.
Wine Spectator: A Perfect Storm For Bordeaux Futures
Bordeaux’s latest futures campaign is here and some of the top wineries in the world are slashing prices for their latest vintage. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 12, 2025
