Frances Dinkelspiel

Frances Dinkelspiel is the author of Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California, which was published in October. Visit her website: http://francesdinkelspiel.com.

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Making Sense of the Master Sommelier Scandal

The Court of Master Sommeliers voided the test results of 23 people who passed its legendarily tough exam a few weeks ago. What happened?

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Move Over, Chardonnay—Is Picardan the Next Great White Wine?

Wineries across the U.S. are planting this obscure French grape, which has the potential to be a bestseller.

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The Hunt to Make the World’s Best Communion Wine

From banal to boutique, a look at the evolving altar wine business.

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Does Napa Valley Need Saving?

We chatted with author James Conaway about his new book and his polarizing views on America’s famous wine region.

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Thanksgiving in Wildfire Country

Residents of the wildfire-ravaged community come together to celebrate the holiday.

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