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Wine Spectator: Opus One Names New Director Of Winemaking

Opus One, one of California’s most legendary wineries, has hired a new winemaker. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 25, 2025

Longtime Wine Spectator Napa Bureau Chief James Laube Dies

James Laube, longtime Wine Spectator senior editor and Napa bureau chief, has died at age 73 after a short illness. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 25, 2025

Wine Spectator: Ravenswood Reborn

Iconic California Zinfandel brand Ravenswood is back after a five-year hiatus, returning a beloved wine label to the market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 4, 2025

Wine Spectator: Wine’s Tough Times Are An Opportunity

U.S. wine sales have declined for four straight years, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 24, 2025

Wine Spectator: Antinori Family Purchases Napa’s Arcadia Vineyard

Marchesi Antinori, the Tuscany-based wine company and owner of Napa’s Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, has purchased the Arcadia vineyard from the family of the late Warren Winiarski, bringing a key source of grapes for the Stag’s Leap operation under the winery’s complete control. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 19, 2025

Wine Spectator: Napa’s Historic Newton Vineyard Will Close Permanently

In a brief statement to its wine club members, Napa’s Newton Vineyard announced Feb. 13 that the winery is permanently closing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 18, 2025

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