Wine news from Wine Spectator
August 1st, 2021

New York Star Sommelier Arrested and Accused of Arson

Caleb Ganzer, wine director and co-owner of La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, allegedly set fire to outdoor dining spaces at other restaurants

Posted: July 29, 2021, 4:20 pm
José Andrés Enters Chicago Restaurant Scene

The chef’s ThinkFoodGroup makes its Windy City debut with an all-day café and another outpost of Jaleo, and there’s more to come. Plus, Houston chef Chris Shepherd opens a casual spin-off of Georgia James, and Chicago’s Spiaggia won’t reopen

Posted: July 29, 2021, 1:30 pm
Fires? Drought? Heat? California Wineries' Biggest Challenge Might Be Getting Insurance

After multiple years of wildfires, Napa and Sonoma vintners are struggling to obtain insurance policies, forcing some to risk everything

Posted: July 28, 2021, 6:43 pm
Cheval-Blanc and Ausone Say Adieu to St.-Emilion Classification. Does It Matter?

Owners of two storied Bordeaux estates say that the rankings should focus more on wine quality; merchants say top wineries will be fine, but lesser-known estates may suffer

Posted: July 23, 2021, 5:43 pm
New York City’s Restaurant Week Returns as Dining Rooms Reopen

Summer event features new menu options, award-winning wine lists and more

Posted: July 21, 2021, 8:51 pm