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New York’s most famous French restaurant to close
Lutèce, once regarded as America’s greatest French restaurant, is closing after 43 years.
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Supreme Court asked to review interstate wine shipments
The United States could be on the verge of a revolution in wine sales and consumption patterns across the country.
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US Supreme Court turns its sights on interstate shipping
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Christie’s Duke sale makes three times estimate
One of the highest prices ever realised for an American cellar at auction was taken by Christie's in Manhattan last week.
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Lutèce wines auctioned by Christie’s
Rare wines including 1949 Chateau Lafite, 1982 Haut Brion, 1934 Ausone and 1970 Vega Sicilia Unico were auctioned at Christies’s Manhattan yesterday.
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New York Riesling comes top again
For the fifth consecutive year, a Riesling has been voted New York State’s best wine.
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Sherry-Lehmann number one for Zagat
The most influential New York guidebook has published the definitive list of wine shops in the city.
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Beard Foundation denies awards ‘turmoil’
The James Beard Foundation is trying to save the reputation of its prestigious annual awards after accusations of financial mismanagement at its Manhattan headquarters.
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‘Largest ever’ auction breaks major records
America’s first two-coast auction, the largest in California history according to organisers, set other major records.
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Number of new US wineries rockets
Between 200 and 400 new wineries open in the United States every year, according to the latest figures.
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Major new Chicago auction house opens
A major new auction house went into business in Chicago today.
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Zagat turns its sights on Shanghai
The Zagat Survey published its first-ever review of Shanghai restaurants earlier this week. Wine-oriented visitors will find in it 11 ‘winning wine lists.’
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Supreme Court to hear interstate shipping arguments
In a hearing that could radically alter the way Americans buy and sell wine, arguments for and against interstate free trade will be put to the US Supreme Court tomorrow.
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Supreme court judges ‘openly sceptical’ on interstate shipping laws
After an hour-long Washington hearing on Tuesday, the US Supreme Court began considering a ruling that could revolutionise America’s wine buying and selling.
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Beard Foundation ex-president indicted
The ex-president of the James Beard Foundation, a culinary center in New York, was arraigned on Monday on charges of stealing sizeable amounts of its funds for his use.
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New Chicago auction house brings back glamour
A new Chicago wine auction house, Hart Davis Hart Wine Company, holds its debut sale this Saturday 29 January.
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Beard chief pleads guilty, looks at maximum 15 years
Leonard F Pickell Jr, the James Beard Foundation’s ex-president, could face a sentence of 5 to 15 years, after pleading guilty to stealing more than $50,000 from the organisation.
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Russian-born artist is latest commission for Mouton
The latest artwork for the label of Bordeaux first growth Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is by a Russian-born artist who emigrated to the US and lives in the heart of Long Island wine country.
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Hart Davis Hart makes nearly $2m on first sale
Hart Davis Hart Wine Company brought auction cachet back to Chicago on 29 January, taking nearly US$2m in its inaugural sale.
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Hans Selbach: obituary
German winegrowers are mourning the death of Hans Selbach, who was long a quietly influential producer in the Middle Mosel.
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Michelin to publish New York guide
Michelin will release its first ever restaurant guide outside Europe this year when the Michelin New York guide goes on sale in November.
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Ste Michelle and Antinori in new venture
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New Yorkers win Beard Foundation awards
Two New Yorkers won prestigious 2005 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday.
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US Supreme Court rules in favour of interstate shipping
In a decision that is likely to revolutionise the United States wine industry, the Supreme Court ruled today that Americans can buy directly from out-of-state wineries.
