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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.

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Posted in News on May 21, 2025

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

News Briefs for May 6, 2025

•Louisiana’s Sidewalk Side Spirits has signed a new distribution agreement with Republic National Distributing Company, expanding the distribution footprint for the Hardhide brand of flavored whiskies across the South. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 6, 2025

Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Of 234 Wines Roars Into The Windy City

Close to 1,000 avid wine lovers swirled, sniffed and tasted wines from among the 234 wineries pouring at Wine Spectator’s first stop of the 2025 Grand Tour, held in Chicago at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on April 26. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 30, 2025

Wine Spectator: Maison Passerelle Opens In Printemps In New York City

The first U.S. location of luxury French retailer Printemps debuted last month in New York City. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 22, 2025

Napa Valley College Nears Completion Of Wine Spectator Wine Education Center

On April 9, a group of Napa Valley College (NVC) donors known as the President’s Circle Giving Society took part in a hard-hat tour of the Wine Spectator Wine Education Center. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2025

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