A deep dive into why traditional wine ratings fail, how a chess-inspired Elo system offers a more intuitive alternative, and the app I built to put the idea to the test.

The sudden sale of Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle could well have been a cash-free deal.

It’s easy to make generalizations when talking about Champagne. The term embodies a celebratory vibe, an energy of toasting and togetherness. But when we think of Champagne this way, it can be easy to forget a great deal about the wine.

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In New Zealand's biggest wine region, organic practices are being abandoned and in California, winemakers are giving up biodynamic certifications.

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Elin McCoy reviews The Wines of California by Elaine Chukan Brown, The most complete panorama yet of California wine today.

Many argue that decanting wine is an essential step. But what's the truth? Sommeliers share when it's necessary to decant wine.

Cliff May’s 1966 design of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley was groundbreaking; it was an ambitious renovation plan that aimed to preserve its spirit by recycling materials.

“For centuries, Burgundy has produced some of the finest wines in the world, wines steeped in tradition and praised wherever wine is drunk.” It was with