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02/07/2025

Paul Hobbs Selections is the eponymous winemaker’s portfolio of projects around the globe: In addition to the renowned Viña Cobos in Mendoza, Argentina, he’s also a partner
in Yacoubian-Hobbs in Vayots Dzor, Armenia; Crocus in Cahors, France; and Alvaredos-Hobbs in Galicia, Spain. All this might come as a surprise to his younger self. “Most of these regions were not on my wish list,” Hobbs admits. “I would say I am like a raft on a wild river, right? You kind of get to choose where you go, but you’re not in full control. . . . I just want to make clear I didn’t plan on becoming an international wine consultant. But I feel blessed, [because] probably if I had complete control, none of these great things that have happened in my life would have happened.” Swipe to read more about the winemaker and this interesting global portfolio.

30/06/2025

Harold Moore is chef/owner of in New York City, where he says, “The customers write the menu. You think you know what should be on the menu, but they tell you what stays.” Case in point: his chicken stuffed with foie gras, which dates back to his time at Montrachet, the acclaimed Tribeca restaurant where he once cooked.
Though the recipe was devised under
pressure to use up an excess amount of
poultry, the irresistible result became an
instant hit and remains a signature dish
to this day. Likewise, his coconut cake,
already a favorite among regular clientele,
took on even greater signficance during
the pandemic, when proceeds from its
sales were donated to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, ultimately raising $50,000.
Today, some guests stop by just to take a
slice home. Swipe to read more about this West Village hotspot.

26/06/2025

In his June column, .wineauthor makes the case for supporting sustainable and responsibly produced wines, sharing about some of the work estate manager Jason Jardine has done to support this mission. He writes, “Founded in 1953 on a sun-soaked, west-facing slope in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District, it’s historic in many ways—producing America’s first French oak–aged Chardonnays and the first Pinot Noirs to be made in 1-ton open-top stainless-steel fermenters— but it’s the estate’s farming methods that are industry-leading today. Partly to maintain the health and productivity of plants as old as 72 years, Jardine, began adopting practices in 2017 that were meant to “mimic nature”—for instance, by running cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese through the vineyard for w**d maintenance and natural fertilizer while tending year-round, untilled cover crops, which are meticulously crimped (i.e., folded over) rather than mowed.” Swipe to read more.

23/06/2025

and / ’s COO Sales & Marketing Bill Brandel recently sat down with ’ Josh Baldovino and Rhonda Motil for an interview on the J. Lohr podcast. Stay tuned for more details about where and how you can listen to this engaging episode.

20/06/2025

In his June column, Dave McIntrye muses, “As
the wine community faces strong market
headwinds, focusing on connection allows
us to highlight what makes wine special to
each of us. But what if that connection is broken?” Swipe to read his recalling of a story that left its impact on him.

18/06/2025

In our June issue, visits with director of operations/sommelier Eric Bronson and chef/owner Theo Adley. Swipe to read more about the duo’s innovative F&B program, including pairings like Marigold’s rainbow trout a la plancha with crispy jamón, potato, and brassica flowers alongside a chilled glass of Kalma 2023 Lifasi, a Sicilian blend of 60% Nero d’Avola and Merlot and 40% Albanella and Grillo.

12/06/2025

“I always knew this would finally happen,” says GM/beverage manager Scott Casey of his partnership with executive chef Steven “Chops” Smith. “It was just a matter of when and where.” Swipe to read more from about this pair’s work at this Arizona hotspot.

10/06/2025

Is the wine industry facing a major storm? In her June column, argues it is, citing health fear-mongering, shifting demographics, and the rise of cannabis as key hurdles to the category’s ongoing growth. Swipe to read more and sound off below: What are the biggest problems you’re seeing for the industry?

09/06/2025

From managing miscounts, to considering breakage and loss, in his June column, stands up for the importance of doing (and loving) inventory management. Swipe to read more.

04/06/2025

In our June issue, sat down with four NYC sommeliers and asked what they’re pouring - and drinking - this summer. Swipe to see their responses.

03/06/2025

June cover reveal! Our June issue features senior vice president of winegrowing and winemaking Justin Seidenfeld on the cover. Stay tuned for more of what’s inside another great issue!

28/05/2025

Antonio Zaccheo and winemaker Caterina
Sacchet are co-owners of , where world class terroir leads to Chianti Classico beloved since 1967. Today, the producer sustainably farms 500 hectares of land across five carbon-neutral estates in the
regions of Alto Valdarno, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, and Maremma as well as Chianti Classico. Sustainability is indeed a way of life at
Carpineto, which generates its own electricity with solar panels, uses reduced-weight bottles, and plants cover crops to sequester carbon and encourage biodiversity. The pristine forests surrounding its vineyards even
capture additional emissions. Read more from in the digital edition on our website.

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