Making Sense of the Master Sommelier Scandal
Sour GrapesThe Court of Master Sommeliers voided the test results of 23 people who passed its legendarily tough exam a few weeks ago. What happened?
Move Over, Chardonnay—Is Picardan the Next Great White Wine?
FUTURE STARWineries across the U.S. are planting this obscure French grape, which has the potential to be a bestseller.
The Hunt to Make the World’s Best Communion Wine
SacriliciousFrom banal to boutique, a look at the evolving altar wine business.
Does Napa Valley Need Saving?
Wine TalkWe chatted with author James Conaway about his new book and his polarizing views on America’s famous wine region.
Thanksgiving in Wildfire Country
MilestonesResidents of the wildfire-ravaged community come together to celebrate the holiday.
Ted Hall’s Fight to Save His Napa Winery From Wildfires
Fire StormThe winemaker lost nearly everything in a fire years ago and fought tooth and nail not to let it happen again.
The Resiliency of California’s Wine Industry
Comeback StoryThe wildfires in Napa and Sonoma are only the most recent fires to hurt the state’s wineries.
Searching for My Stepbrother in the Wildfires
NightmareOur resident wine expert tries to find her stepbrother in the middle of the California fires.
The Ultimate Wine Con Job
Sour GrapesAuthor Peter Hellman studied how wine forger Rudy Kurniawan fooled experts and collectors to the tune of $25 million.
Unearthing California’s Pre-Prohibition Wine Roots
Time TravelNext time you’re in Napa, Sonoma, and the Bay Area, visit these important historic sites and wineries.