Olivia Nolan

2 weeks ago | winespectator.com | Olivia Nolan

When life filled the Roman city of Pompeii, wine played an important role. There were wine bars and restaurants, and vineyards as well. Now grapegrowing and winemaking will return to the city in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, thanks to a partnership between the Pompeii Archaeological Park and the Tenute Capaldo Group winemaking firm. Tenute Capaldo Group owns Feudi di San Gregorio in Campania and Basilisco in Basilicata.

2 weeks ago | winespectator.com | Olivia Nolan

For many of us, Mother’s Day is not just about spending time with the maternal figures in our lives, but about putting in that quality time together in the kitchen. “I always spend the day with my mom, and that almost always means we’re cooking something!” says Rebecca Firkser, food writer and author of the upcoming Galette! cookbook. Galette!, to be released by Artisan Books on June 10, 2025, is full of recipes perfect for Mother’s Day baking.

4 weeks ago | winespectator.com | Olivia Nolan

Wine’s detractors will often claim the beverage is for elitist snobs, but we know that’s not true. And what’s more, the people of ancient Troy knew it too. A new archaeological study has found physical and chemical evidence that proves wine was not just enjoyed by the elites of ancient Troy, but also by the common people.

Dec 31, 2024 | winespectator.com | Olivia Nolan

Our most-popular videos of 2024 demonstrate our viewers' insatiable interest in wine knowledge, from exclusive interviews to In The Vineyard chats with winemakers. This year Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken sat down with two iconic vintners, Angelo Gaja and Christian Moueix, for in-depth conversations, diving into the philosophies, legacies and never-before-heard stories of these two titans of the wine world.

Dec 26, 2024 | winespectator.com | Olivia Nolan

2024 was a year of transition for the wine world, with old-guard retirements, new buyers on the scene and big names changing hands. Market shifts saw previous owners buying back their namesake businesses, an average 25 percent drop in Bordeaux futures prices, and major retailers adapting their strategies to attract younger consumers. The year also brought plenty of crime and courtroom drama, with thievery, bankruptcy, permit suits and money laundering capturing the wine-loving public's attention.