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Crimson Wine Group Purchases Sonoma’s Raeburn for $35 Million

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/crimson-wine-group-purchases-raeburn-in-sonoma

Published: February 10, 2026 21:54

The deal gives the public company a strong Chardonnay brand; Colleen FitzGerald will be winemaker

Can you take Champagne out of the refrigerator once it’s cold? Does it hurt wine to heat up and chill down again?

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/can-you-damage-champagne-wine-remove-from-refrigerator-once-cold-heat-up-chill-again

Published: February 10, 2026 21:06

You didn’t open that bottle of bubbly, and now you need to free up fridge space. What’s the best approach?

Ted Conklin, Restaurateur Who Reshaped Long Island’s East End, Dies at 77

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/ted-conklin-american-hotel-sag-harbor-obituary

Published: February 9, 2026 17:44

As owner of longtime Grand Award winner the American Hotel, Conklin drew celebrities and wine lovers alike to Sag Harbor

9 Top Milan Restaurants for Wine

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/milan-restaurant-guide-wine-travel

Published: February 6, 2026 19:44

Visiting for the 2026 Olympics or planning your European vacation? Look for these exciting wine destinations, plus two Verona-area spots near Cortina d’Ampezzo!

Vincent Morrow’s NYC Wine Empire

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/vincent-morrow-wine-sommelier-interview-ushg

Published: February 6, 2026 14:00

The Union Square Hospitality Group wine director focuses on value—but he knows what’s worth the splurge

Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises over $30 Million for Children’s Charities

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/naples-winter-wine-festival-charity-auction-2026

Published: February 5, 2026 21:43

The Southwest Florida event holds its position as the nation’s top wine charity auction

Golden Steer Brings the Strip to New York City

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/golden-steer-new-york-city-las-vegas-restaurant-opening

Published: February 5, 2026 15:31

The classic Las Vegas steak house, known for big beef and a cellar to match, has taken over the One Fifth space near Washington Square Park

Alsace Winemaker Pierre Trimbach Dies at 69

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/alsace-winemaker-pierre-trimbach-riesling-obituary

Published: February 4, 2026 20:01

Famous for his purist, dry style of Riesling—and for elevating Alsace to the world stage—Trimbach helmed the region’s most famous estate for 46 vintages

For the Gold, I’m Sipping Italian “Mountain Bubbles”

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/trento-sparkling-wine-for-the-winter-olympics

Published: February 3, 2026 18:27

Looking to toast the Winter Olympics? I suggest some gorgeous sparkling wines made in the mountains hosting some of the competitions.

Is vermouth made from wine, and should it be refrigerated after it’s open?

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-vermouth-wine-should-you-refrigerate

Published: February 2, 2026 20:10

How the aromatized, fortified wine is made—and how to store your bottles to keep them fresh

Bordeaux’s Winegrowers Face an Impossible Choice

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/bordeaux-wine-growers-economic-woes

Published: February 2, 2026 19:33

French consumers are drinking a lot less wine—a government program aims to uproot more than 80,000 acres of vines nationwide. Is it enough?

Daniel Cathiard, Co-Owner of Bordeaux’s Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Napa’s Cathiard Vineyard, Dies at 81

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/daniel-cathiard-bordeaux-obituary

Published: January 29, 2026 22:04

After making his fortune in a family grocery firm and sports retailer, Cathiard revitalized the Bordeaux estate with a focus on quality

It’s All Greek at Chicago’s Andros Taverna

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/andros-taverna-chicago-thomas-kakalios-interview-wine-sommelier

Published: January 29, 2026 14:00

Beverage director Thomas Kakalios curates an all-Greek wine list showcasing the diversity and distinctiveness of the Mediterranean wine region