James Molesworth

New York

Senior Editor at Wine Spectator

Host at Straight Talk with Wine Spectator

Host at Wine Spectator's Straight Talk

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Articles

The Araujos Are Selling Their Napa Brand Accendo. Who Are the Buyers?

5 days ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Siblings Greg and Jaime Araujo have sold their family's Accendo brand to a group formed by vintner Jack Bittner and the Bettinelli family. The sale includes the brand and current inventory, but no vineyards. The purchase price was not disclosed. "Accendo has always been about the growers," said Jaime Araujo, who will now focus on her Trois Noix brand and is also currently chairing the Napa Valley Vintners board.
New Reviews of 11 Finger Lakes Rieslings Scoring up to 93 Points

1 month ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Fans of bracing, pure, steely Riesling can find lots to enjoy in the Finger Lakes these days, as this Tasting Highlights demonstrates. Both established and new operations are helping to drive quality in this upstate region, which now stands as clearly the most dynamic and quality-driven of New York's major wine-producing areas.
2022 Bordeaux an instant classic: Everything came together in a vintage marking the dawn of a new era

1 month ago | dialnet.unirioja.es | James Molesworth

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Malartic-Lagravière and Domaine de Chevalier

1 month ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Apr 22, 2025 Bordeaux has begun its annual en primeur tastings, when the wine trade tastes the region's most recent vintage for the first time. Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2024 wines from barrel at some of the region's top estates and sharing his tasting notes. His latest visits are to Château Malartic-Lagravière and Domaine de Chevalier, including a 10-vintage white wine vertical back to 2014.
Napa's Beaulieu Vineyard Hires a New Head Winemaker

2 months ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) has announced that Nate Weis will assume the role of general manager and head winemaker. Weiss replaces Trevor Durling, who left last year for the winemaking job at Darioush. Weiss worked previously at Silver Oak. Located in Rutherford, BV is one of Napa Valley's most historic wineries. "And it's a history I actually know well," said Weis, who also teaches classes on Napa Valley wine history at Napa Valley College.
Opus One Has Named A New Director of Winemaking

2 months ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Opus One, one of California's most legendary wineries, has hired a new winemaker. Meghan Zobeck, formerly winemaker at Burgess Cellars, has been named director of winemaking for the 170-acre Oakville estate.
The Founder of Napa Cult Cabernet Producer Bryant Family Vineyard Has Died

2 months ago | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Donald L. Bryant Jr., owner and founder of Napa's Valley Bryant Family Vineyard, died on March 1 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 82. Bryant, a Midwest native, made a fortune in finance while also amassing a significant art collection during his lifetime. His love of wine brought him to Napa Valley, where he purchased land on what is commonly called Pritchard Hill (the name itself is a trademark owned by the Chappellet family).
As Arista's Founders Sell, What's the Next Chapter for the Winery?

Feb 28, 2025 | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Arista Winery, a top-quality producer of Sonoma Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, has sold its 36-acre estate on Westside Road in the Russian River Valley to Chris Underwood, CEO of Young's Holdings, Inc. The estate includes eight acres of vines (seven planted with Pinot Noir and one planted with Chardonnay) along with a winery facility and hospitality space. The purchase price was not disclosed. Despite the sale, the Arista brand will continue to produce wine.
Napa's Arcadia Vineyard Is United with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Feb 18, 2025 | winespectator.com | James Molesworth

Marchesi Antinori, the Tuscany-based wine company and owner of Napa's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, has purchased the Arcadia vineyard from the family of the late Warren Winiarski, bringing a key source of grapes for the Stag's Leap operation under the winery's complete control. Arcadia Vineyard is a 135-acre property with 84 planted vineyard acres, divided between Cabernet Sauvignon (58 acres), Chardonnay (23), and Merlot (3). The purchase price was not disclosed.
Vintage Port's, vibrant 2022s: The 2022 harvest is dominated by single-quinta bottlings, while the latest tawnies offer exceptional quality

Feb 12, 2025 | dialnet.unirioja.es | James Molesworth

Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Vintage Port's, vibrant 2022s: The 2022 harvest is dominated by single-quinta bottlings, while the latest tawnies offer exceptional quality Autores: James Molesworth Localización: The Wine spectator, ISSN 0193-497X, Vol. 49, Nº. 14, 2025, págs. 90-95 Idioma: inglés Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)