Anthony Horowitz’s novels about a reluctant teen spy have been adapted into a TV series for IMDB TV. Horowitz is also the author of Moonflower Murders, a mystery for adults.
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Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected ‘All The Conflicts In America’
The Chicago 7 were activists who were charged with conspiring to start a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Jon Wiener’s 2006 book, recently reprinted, is Conspiracy in the Streets.
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The Attitude of Gratitude
On the eve of Thanksgiving and her 40th birthday, Gabrielle Porcaro gets grateful. In this month’s “Life with the Girls,” she recounts the ways she’s gotten okay with getting older…even during the most tumultuous year she’s ever lived through.
Gab in Central Park two weeks ago
The year leading up to a milestone birthday is supposed to be contemplative. Add in a global pandemic and contentious election, and the minutes spent being introspective are innumerable.
At the risk of stating the obvious, I’m not exactly spending my 39th year how I planned.
I have decided that the concept of 40 is scarier than the actual age. While I’m not sure how you’re supposed to feel, minus some muscle aches I don’t feel all that much different than I did at 25. People make surprised faces when I tell them how old I am, proving I don’t look the part, either.
What I do know is that I have never been more in-tune with or secure in myself than I am now, which began way before the hours of self-confinement and puzzling (existentially and literally).
I’m thankful for being where I am and wouldn’t trade a thing to turn back time. Here’s why:
I’m more hopeful.
The past year has been an absolute rollercoaster, both in a personal and universal sense. My generally upbeat attitude has been put to the test over and over and over again. Yet I always go in search of a silver lining; as it turns out, it’s always there! I’ve found it’s best to keep hope alive, whether it comes to finding a new job or waiting for election results.
I’m finding acceptance.
In my 30s, I learned to trust where my life was going. I would not have thought that, at 39, I would be unmarried, living in a studio apartment, working as a freelancer. Younger me probably also would not have guessed that I would be lucky enough to travel regularly (until this year, anyway), be able to pay for that New York City apartment all by myself or would own so many pretty pairs of shoes (which, sadly, are not being worn). You have to come to terms with where your life is, or you have to do something to change it.
I’m trying to break out of my comfort zone.
Yes, one’s current situation is cozy and warm and familiar, and leaving it is cold and exhausting. I know; I’ve been there. But challenging myself has proven rewarding…even when it hasn’t worked out. Try something new, introduce yourself to someone, say yes to a date. You never know.
I feel body-confident.
While I never faced major body issues, we all have parts of ourselves we wish could look different. With age, I have gotten to the point that as long as I am healthy, I’ve won. We only get one body, so I have chosen to love mine. My wish is for all women to join me here. (Plus, I figure I still have 10 years to get my body looking like Jennifer Aniston’s or JLo’s.)
I care less about what others think of me.
While I am not completely cured of this, I have seen in small ways that I haven’t let my inner doubts hold me back. Last Christmas, I had the idea of mailing out a photo card with pictures of single ol’ me. I sat on the thought for a bit since I was worried that people would find it self-centered, but then I thought, why not? The result was extremely supportive. This year, I may even do a collage of me in various face masks.
Last year, I took a new workout class. I felt out of my element, the newbie among the regulars. The instructor told me to let go, close my eyes, and not overthink it. I did just that and realized I was standing there, shaking my hips, eyes shut, without a thought or a care about anyone else in the room. Of course, half the confidence to be able to hop around was made possible by a supportive sports bra, but I never would have been so carefree in my 20s or even my early 30s. I only wish I had gotten this comfortable sooner.
I’m more present.
This is something I have been really focused on lately. Like many people, I have been extra addicted to my phone and TV this year. Once I started seeing fewer and fewer people during my days, I consciously made sure that when I was in the company of others, I was 100 percent there, not checking Twitter or texting someone else. It’s not easy, but I feel like my relationships have grown from making that deliberate decision.
I show up for those who show up for me.
What’s more is that I have stopped showing up for those who don’t. Knowing who makes up your support system is something you can see more clearly as time passes. Mine consists of my family, friends from school, and some of the jobs I’ve had throughout the years. Surround yourself with people who uplift you, understand you, celebrate you. Stop wasting your time on anything less.
I always remember women who seemed far older than me telling me that life gets better with age, and now I can see they were right. Now I am one of those women. I’m thankful for all my years, even rough ones like 2020. Who knew I would be so excited for 40 to get here?
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Building a Legacy Off the Court: A Live Chat with CJ McCollum
There aren’t many “off days” for Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum. Aside from being one of the NBA’s top shooting guards, the Ohio native has been getting into the wine game on his home court in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In Spetember, McCollum released his first wine, the McCollum Heritage 91 Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains 2018, which he says is an ode to his childhood, his wife and his state’s signature grape. In the latest episode of Straight Talk with Wine Spectator, McCollum brought out a bottle and spoke with senior editor MayAnn Worobiec about discovering wine, his new Pinot partnership with Adelsheim and exchanging favorite sips with fellow teammate and What’s in Your Glass? star Carmelo Anthony.
McCollum wasn’t big on wine in his younger days. He gives his wife credit for introducing him to wine when they were in college. One of his first tastes was a cheap Merlot that didn’t make a great first impression, but his wife continued to suggest new grapes, and he eventually developed a passion for Pinot Noir.
McCollum believes people intimidated by the complexities of wine might have a misconception that it’s only for “high society.” But, he added, “I think as I’ve continued to learn more about wine, I’ve tried to explain in layman’s terms that there’s no classes associated with wine; you either like it or you don’t.”
After being drafted by the Blazers, McCollum took advantage of the proximity to Willamette Valley and its Pinot Noir producers. He’s become a Pinot apostle, in fact. He believes the grape offers an approachable flavor profile for newcomers and that the alcohol levels are ideal for athletes.
McCollum’s presence in Portland since being drafted in 2013 has helped foster close relationships with local wineries, including Adelsheim, which he chose as his partner for his wine label, McCollum Heritage 91 (“Heritage” is the name of the avenue he grew up on in Canton, Ohio, and “91” represents his birth year). He says he chose Adelsheim because of the winery’s focus on education and sustainability, with the winery’s Low Input Viticulture and Enology certification being a big factor in the decision process. He says he’s been able to learn about the business of wine, the process of making wine and also how to run a business while hopefully creating a legacy.
“The name comes from me understanding the importance of my heritage, where I come from, and the legacy I want to leave behind,” he said. “I felt like it was right to put my name on it so that it’s something I can pass down to the next generation.”
Once he started developing his wine, he found that making wine and winning on the court weren’t all too different. “There’s a lot of similarities between basketball and wine from a teamwork, execution and preparation standpoint. Trying to figure out the label, the design, the price point, when you release it, how you release it—so there’s a lot of things that go into that,” he said. “I don’t know a lot about wine, but I’ve continued to learn more and more about it, and being able to empower other people and trust people takes you to the next level and that’s the same thing that goes for sport.”
McCollum isn’t the only wine guy on the Blazers, and he credits teammate Carmelo Anthony for reminding him there’s more to learn. “Melo has introduced me to some white Burgundies that I was never exposed to before,” McCollum said. “He’s got a very advanced palate and can blind taste and tell you the type of soil and year. He’s not a snob, but he’s sophisticated and educated on his wines.”
Watch the full episode with McCollum on Wine Spectator’s IGTV channel, and tune in to catch Straight Talk with Wine Spectator every Tuesday and Thursday. On Nov. 19, associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic will chat with South African winemaker Ken Forrester, and on Nov. 24, executive editor Thomas Matthews will talk to Eric Ripert, chef and owner of Le Bernardin.
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How Do You Build Bordeaux’s Greenest Cellar? Château Cantenac-Brown Tries a New Old Technique
When Tristan Le Lous and his brothers Briac and Guirec bought Bordeaux third-growth Château Cantenac-Brown in Margaux this past December, they fulfilled a long-cherished dream to own a top wine estate. They’d grown up in Burgundy, their grandfather’s cellar generously stocked. “We’ve always been passionate about wine in my family,” said Tristan Le Lous.
They are also passionate about sustainability, terroir and being part of a greener future. So when they made plans for a new cellar they decided to combine an environmental approach with modernity and design. “I’ve been interested in ecologically responsible buildings and architecture for a long time,” said Le Lous, 40, a father of two who holds degrees in molecular genetics, agronomy and business.
His quest led him straight to French architect Philippe Madec, a champion of eco-friendly building who was made an Officer of the Legion of Honor for his work in sustainability. Madec, who co-authored “Manifesto for a Happy Frugality,” promotes combining sustainability with design to reflect an evolving idea of what is modern and beautiful. “The new generation understands this,” Madec told Wine Spectator. “We have to imagine there will be a new aesthetic.”
Madec answered the Cantenac-Brown team’s challenge to build green with a unique design for a modern, carbon-neutral winemaking facility, its vault built with raw earth, an ancient method of packed dirt, and compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) capable of supporting a roof. It is believed to be the only load-bearing project of this kind in the world, putting it at the vanguard of green building choices.
“We are doing something that is really rare,” said Madec, who has advocated for sustainable architecture since the 1980s. This project, he said, came down to three key points. “For the building, we are not using cement. We are going to build a vault with CSEB. And we are using the temperature of the ground to cool the cellar.”
The choice of materials is integral to the overall environmental footprint of the build. “I only use earth, wood and stone,” said Madec. “It’s a long debate, but reinforced concrete is one of the worst materials on earth and one of the reasons for climate disorder. Air travel contributes 2 percent of greenhouse gases and the production of reinforced concrete contributes 7 to 9 percent.”
The dimensions of the build combined with the needs for producing fine wine also influenced the choice in materials, such as the need to keep the cellar cool. “Philippe proposed terra cotta bricks at first, but the thermal inertia was not as good as the raw earth construction,” said Le Lous. If they’d chosen the terra cotta, they would have had to reduce the space by lowering the ceiling or use air-conditioning to maintain the perfect temperature for wine.
An important factor in calculating for temperature control inside the cellar was the use of a climatic well, a geothermal air-to-ground heat exchanger. “Below the surface, around [13 feet] in depth, the temperature is constant, and it is [55° to 57° F]—perfect for wine. So we take the air cooled by the ground, and when it enters the winery, it has the good temperature,” explained Madec. “Because the winery is made with earth, there is good inertia and the temperature will be stabilized.”
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They’ve also chosen to integrate the new cellar within an existing building, a decision that dramatically lowers the impact of the build on the planet. “Forty percent of emissions in the world come from construction,” said Madec. “And 60 percent of the garbage is from construction—that’s why we’re using the existing buildings. We will preserve the character of the estate, and there will be no reconstruction, no throwing away.”
The existing walls will be insulated using organic straw and CSEB. The wood used will be untreated and sourced locally in the region. The roof will incorporate rain water catchment, and gray water will be recycled. Solar panels will make the winery energy-positive.
“We’ve paid the highest respect to the environment, using the most advanced techniques at the moment, in terms of sustainable design, in order to preserve the terroir while continuing to adapt and push forward agricultural methods,” said José Sanfins, longtime general manager and winemaker.
Inside the cellar, Sanfins will have all the usual bells and whistles—gravity-flow vinification and a small army of vats matched to plot sizes for precision blending. They plan to break ground in April and finish in time for the 2023 harvest. Le Lous estimates the initial cost to be 10 percent more expensive than a traditional concrete build, but they’ll save money down the road as they won’t need air-conditioning.
Le Lous and Sanfins told Wine Spectator that the cellar project is part of their overall vision for the 220-acre estate, a green ethos that embraces the vineyards, the new cellar, and the estate’s historic biodiversity. When Scotsman John Lewis Brown created the estate in 1806, he planted an arboretum. Today the forest covers 70 acres.
“We want to maintain and develop the collection of trees and create again the garden as it was planned initially,” said Le Lous. “Our sequoia is 200 years old and [131 feet tall].”
And in a wink to Lewis Brown, they’ve imported 30 Scottish sheep to maintain the park, eschewing lawn mowers. “Of course we’ve taken precautions to make sure the sheep don’t eat the vines,” said Le Lous.
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The Best Lingerie to Buy Right Now
What’s trend-proof, seasonless, and always in style? It isn’t a trick question; it’s lingerie.
While Bare Necessities starts with bras that make you feel your most confident, we also go beyond bras to the best sexy lingerie you’ll find in one place, from mild to wild.
Our expert sexy buyer Krista Molinaro brings together the little lacy pieces that look great, feel comfortable and boost your confidence. What could be better with Valentine’s Day right around the corner or, let’s be honest, any night you want to make more interesting?
Krista rounded up her top picks of our most popular lingerie to make browsing a breeze, so you can get to the fun faster.
“Just the right touch of peek-a-boo is what makes great lingerie. To me, sexy always still leaves a little something to the imagination,” says Krista, who recommends looking for what you would feel the most comfortable wearing. “You can feel sexy and still have coverage in a teddy or chemise or, if you’re looking to start a fire, you can bare more skin in an open cup or a crotchless panty.”
Read on for her can’t-go-wrong racy recommendations of the best lingerie.
Best Overall Lingerie:
Mapalé Cage Lace Wireless Bra and Garter Set
The reviews say it all: this sheer stretch lace set reliably delivers. It’s the definition of modern lingerie, with its subtly cage-inspired cups that stretch to fit chests both bigger and smaller, provocative ultra-low-rise G-string, and elasticized garter belt with heart-shaped cutouts (don’t forget to add thigh highs).
It’s sweetly cheeky—not too over-the-top—and comes in an impressively broad choice of colors to set the tone you’re going for, be it bubblegum pink that would be just the thing on a honeymoon or a firestarter in red that would take care of Valentine’s Day. The quality for the price is another check in the pro column. Finally, many fans find it downright comfortable, with an impressively great fit on a wide range of body types.
Most Comfortable Lingerie:
Seven ’til Midnight Temptation Lace Wire-Free Romper
This romper is proof positive that you can wear lingerie without itching to remove it straight away. The somewhat sheer stretch lace with feathery eyelash trim is soft, not scratchy. It has a snap closure cotton panel that not only feels fine but makes it adjustable and lets you leave it on as long as you’d like. The ribbon tie in back also allows for a fit that’s true to you. More than a few reviewers said they wear it around the house all day long.
Its contemporary styling is what really makes this romper a standout: How unexpectedly sexy are the cap sleeves, nipped-in elastic waist and shortie shorts? It’s basically the hottest lil mini you ever put on. Try it in black for a sophisticated vibe, red for a festive feel or white on an innocent night.
Best Luxury Lingerie:
Simone Perele Delice Demi Bra and Boyshort
There’s no shorter shortcut to feeling like a million bucks than exquisitely decadent lingerie, and arguably no one knows of these things better than the French do.
The delicate, scintillating Simone Perele Delice Demi Bra is made of sheer seamed and embroidered tulle in the most gorgeous ballerina colors for throwback glamour you can absolutely wear any day of the week and/or reserve for special occasions. Especially paired with the coordinating cheeky bottoms (do not miss the back view!), Delice is the height of refined elegance and taste. Truly, lingerie never looked so ladylike.
Most Affordable Lingerie:
Dreamgirl Sweetheart Crotchless Boyshort
While we’ve amassed a substantial selection of affordable lingerie under $40 that won’t put a dent in anyone’s budget, turns out all it takes is 12 bucks to bring someone to their knees.
These best-selling, low-riding, heart-motif boyshorts (again, check the rear view), which are also available in extended sizes, entice in the front with a keyhole positioned just above the cutout; from behind, they frame and flatter. They also score for being soft and comfy No bra need even apply.
At three for $30, you can treat yourself to the black, the red and the white. Who knew so little fabric could be so evocative?
Best Lingerie with Inclusive Sizing:
Oh Là Là Chéri Plus Size Open Cup Teddy
It’s not as much of a stretch anymore to find fabulous plus size sexy lingerie because designers appreciate that it doesn’t hurt to have curves to really work these pieces! This little number is our best-selling proof.
It’s one of our most enduringly popular plus-size picks because while this lace teddy looks like sweet nothing, it’s actually made to play up your best assets. Underwires lift and support even without proper bra cups; stretch lace gives a smooth finish without obstructing the view; ruffles guide the eye where you want it and, according to reviews, the access is sheer perfection.
Sweetest Lingerie:
Jezebel Ruffles Galore Babydoll Set
Sexy doesn’t have to mean raunchy; if you get off on girly, then this is the getup for you.
Black, red and pastel sherbet shades set a romantic scene; the same can be said for the tulle and contrasting lace ruffles, as well as the velvet ribbon that trim its foam-lined, underwire cups (surprisingly substantive!) and flowy hemline.
This one also comes with a cute matching low-rise mesh bikini that’s flagrantly embellished in back for a flirty vibe that’s hard for anyone to resist, whether you’re newly together or far from it.
Edgiest Lingerie:
Dreamgirl Studded Mesh Wire-Free Garter Set
Prepare to shock and awe.
This one size fits most (2-14) mesh bondage harness will have your body locked and loaded. Thick black elastic with metal rings and grommets on the choker neckline and garter straps turn you into a dangerous dominatrix fully in control of your night. Pair with the matching G-string or add (or subtract) your own pair. “This is literally the sexiest thing I have ever owned and almost gave my boyfriend a heart attack,” wrote one reviewer. Don’t think there’s higher praise when it comes to making a night memorable.
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Slide Show: New Yorker Cartoons November 23, 2020
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Instagram Live Chats: View Wine Spectator’s Upcoming Schedule
Updated Nov. 20, 2020. Schedule subject to change.
Straight Talk with Wine Spectator is a new Instagram Live series featuring conversations with wine-and-food newsmakers. The live chats kicked off in early April amid widespread shutdowns from the COVID-19 crisis, in order to shed light on the changes and challenges these industries are facing, and have since expanded into regularly scheduled programming.
Recent editions have featured star California winemakers Mark Aubert and Thomas Rivers Brown and luminaries of the dining world, including chefs José Andrés and Emeril Lagasse and restaurateur Danny Meyer. (All previous episodes are archived on our IGTV channel for viewing anytime.)
Tune in to Straight Talk on Wine Spectator’s Instagram page, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Plus, keep an eye on our schedule for bonus chats during the day with winemakers from Europe and other regions outside the Americas.
Coming Up
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. ET
Eric Ripert, chef and owner of Le Bernardin restaurant, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Eric Ripert was born in France, but has worked in New York city since 1991, as chef and then co-owner of Le Bernardin, widely considered the best seafood-focused restaurant in the country. While his restaurant is the epitome of fine dining, Ripert has spent most of the pandemic shutdown helping a broader community, working with chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen to feed front-line workers. Le Bernardin, which holds Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its wine list, re-opened for dinner service in its dining room on Sept. 30.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. ET
Cristie Kerr, owner and founder, Kerr Cellars, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. Cristie Kerr is one of the most accomplished athletes in women’s golf, with 20 LPGA Tour wins to her name and nine Solheim Cup wins. Kerr made her wine debut with her Curvature label in 2006, partnering with Napa’s Pride Mountain Vineyards to make Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. In 2013, Kerr started her Kerr Cellars venture with all-star winemaker Helen Keplinger, and has been making Pinot Noir and both red and white Bordeaux blends since then. In August, Constellation Brands took a minority stake in her wine company.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. ET
Erwan Faiveley, CEO of Domaine Faiveley, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Erwan Faiveley is the seventh generation overseeing one of Burgundy’s largest grand cru site holders. Faiveley took over the 195-year-old family business in 2005, at the age of 25, and has since been establishing his own fingerprint on its classic-rated wines. In the past decade alone, Faiveley’s acquisitions have brought the winery’s holdings to nearly 350 acres, ranging from Chablis to the Côte Chalonnaise.
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. ET
Michel Chapoutier, owner and winemaker at M. Chapoutier, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. The Rhône’s dynamic master of Hermitage assumed control of his family’s Northern Rhône winery in 1990, and has grown the brand to become the largest vineyard owner on the prestigious hill of Hermitage. M. Chapoutier produces over 500,000 cases per year, and consistently churns out classic-rated wines.
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. ET
Robin Lail, founder and owner, Lail Vineyards, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. Robin Lail is a 4th generation vintner and among the biggest contributors to Napa Valley’s renowned reputation. Born to John Daniel, Jr., former owner of Inglenook and one of the greatest winemakers in California history, Lail sought to follow in her father’s footsteps. Throughout her years, she worked behind the scenes for Napa superstars Robert Mondavi, Bill Harlan, Christian Moueix, and eventually started her own winery with Philippe Melka as winemaker. Her forthcoming memoir will reflect on the forces that shaped her trajectory as a guiding light of Napa Valley.
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. ET
Louis-Fabrice Latour, president of Maison Louis Latour, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Louis-Fabrice Latour took over the 223-year-old Burgundian firm in 1999, following several decades of growth under his father’s leadership. Since taking control of one of the largest négociants in Burgundy, Louis-Fabrice has continued to push the boundaries, purchasing vineyards in Beaujolais and Chablis, and producing an average of 750,000 cases of wine each year.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 3 p.m. ET
Véronique Drouhin-Boss, winemaker, Maison Joseph Drouhin and Domaine Drouhin, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. From Burgundy to Oregon, Véronique Drouhin-Boss has been mastering New and Old World Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since becoming the fourth generation winemaker at the 140-year-old family estate over 30 years ago. Drouhin-Boss continues to make wine at the Willamette Valley estate, while overseeing the quality of her grand cru fleet of wines in Burgundy.
Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. ET
Jean-Baptiste Rivail, CEO, Newton Vineyard, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. Jean-Baptiste Rivail’s background is in international law and economics, but he also comes from a family of wine merchants who worked in the southern French Alps. Following a career as a business developer for Hennessy Cognac, Rivail joined Newton Vineyard as estate director in 2017. He runs the 560-acre St. Helena estate, mostly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon on steep hillsides, ranging from 500 to 1,600 feet.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. ET
Gerhard Kratcher, owner and winemaker, Kracher Wines, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. Gerhard Kracher is the son of the late Alois Kracher Jr., who built the reputation of the Austrian estate known for producing world class dessert wines around Lake Neusiedl. It was Alois Kracher Sr., Gerhard’s grandfather who was the pioneer for making sweet wines east of the lake after World War II. Progressively from 2001, Gerhard has gradually increased his roles of responsibility at the estate, completely taking over in 2007 after his father’s unexpected death. Today, the Kracher estate is synonymous with noble sweet wines from Austria, but Gerhard, although beholden to the long tradition that his home has given him, is always looking to experiment and innovate.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. ET
Olivier Krug, managing director, Krug Champagne, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Olivier Krug is the sixth-generation director of his family’s Champagne house, and the eldest of former director Henri Krug‘s children. Krug joined the 177-year-old family business in 1989 after studying finance and economics in Paris, and was promoted to director in 2013. The Champagne house, which produces classic-rated wines year after year, was bought by luxury goods company LVMH in 1999, and recently appointed the winery’s first female chef de cave.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. ET
Annette Alvarez-Peters, former head of Costco Wholesale Corp.’s alcohol sales, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Annette Alvarez-Peters became a wine buyer for Costco in 1995, following brief stints in the electronics and auto departments during her 36-year career at the wholesale company. Alvarez-Peters recently retired from her position as the general merchandise manager for one of the largest wine retail programs in the world, with over $2 billion in wine sales and $4.4 billion in total beverage alcohol sales in 2018. Peters continues to pursue other projects, including Wine Unify, a diversity program which fosters wine education for underrepresented minority groups.
In Our IGTV Archives
Nov. 19
Ken Forrester, owner and winemaker, Ken Forrester Wines, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. Ken Forrester founded his eponymous estate back in 1993, making the first vintage in 1994. Forrester is a trailblazer, committed to showcasing the potential of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, and has received a number of outstanding scores from Wine Spectator. His wines were even served at Nelson Mandela’s 85th birthday party. Apart from being a vintner, Ken is also a restaurateur.
Nov. 17
Larry Stone, co-founder and CEO of Lingua Franca Wines, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Larry Stone started his wine career as a sommelier, becoming the 9th Master Sommelier in the United States, and left the restaurant business in 2006 to manage Rubicon Estate in Napa Valley, and later Evening Land Vineyards in Oregon. In 2013, the Seattle-native purchased a promising site in the Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon and planted 66 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Two years later, he founded Lingua Franca with David Honig and consulting winemaker Dominique Lafon.
Nov. 12
CJ McCollum, NBA player and owner of Pinot Noir brand McCollum Heritage 91, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. CJ McCollum is a shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, and recently launched his 2018 Pinot Noir in partnership with Oregon’s Adelsheim Vineyard.
Nov. 10.
Joel Gott, owner and winemaker, Joel Gott Wines, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Joel Gott is a fifth generation California vintner who launched his wine label in 1996 with his Amador County Zinfandel. The value-oriented vintner’s portfolio contains Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other wines with fruit sourced from Oregon and Washington. Gott is also part of the Three Thieves wine brand with fellow winemakers Charles Bieler and Roger Scommegna, and owns the popular Gott’s Roadside restaurants in Napa Valley.
Nov. 5
Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Chef de Cave, Champagne Louis Roederer, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon grew up in Reims and developed an early passion for Champagne. He studied vine growing and enology at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Agronomie of Montpellier and joined Louis Roederer in 1989. A decade later, he was appointed Chef de Cave, and additionally in 2006, executive vice president in charge of the production of all the Roederer properties.
Nov. 3
Nik Weis, owner and winemaker, Nik Weis St.-Urbans-Hof, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. The Weis family has been making wine for more than 200 years in the small town of Leiwen in the Mosel Valley. But it wasn’t until 1947 that the now-famous St.-Urbans-Hof winery started. Nik Weis joined the estate in 1997 after studying viticulture and enology, and took charge in 2003. His passion for viticulture and his region is reflected in his wines, and even though he only produces Riesling, he likes to say that he only makes Mosel.
Oct. 29
Katharina Prüm, owner and winemaker, Joh. Jos. Prüm, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. The Prüms have a long history of winemaking in the Mosel, with many estates carrying the name. Maybe most famous out of them all is Joh. Jos. Prüm, which was founded in 1911. Today, the estate is run by Dr. Katharina Prüm, who has been working alongside her father Manfred for the last two decades. Prüm is dedicated to continuing the family style of producing non-dry wines of great complexity, purity of the fruit and mineral expression, as well as their renowned longevity.
Oct. 27
Dan Petroski, winemaker at Larkmead Cellars and Massican, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Dan Petroski joined Larkmead in 2006 as an intern with no formal winemaking background. Since then, he’s been making stellar Cabernets out of Larkmead, one of Napa’s most storied estates, and Italian-inspired white wines with his personal label, Massican, which he started in 2009.
Oct. 27
Aurelio Montes, owner and winemaker, Viña Montes, and president of Wines of Chile, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Aurelio Montes is one of Chile’s most talented winemakers, and is among the fathers of Chile’s modern wine revolution. A native of Santiago, Montes studied enology at Catholic University, graduating in 1971, then built a career working in the cellars of historic companies such as Undurraga and Viña San Pedro. In 1988, Montes started his Chilean winery from scratch with three partners, including the late Douglas Murray. Since then, the peripatetic vintner has expanded to Argentina and California with his Kaiken and Napa Angel labels respectively.
Oct. 20
Andy Erickson, winemaker, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Erickson has become one of Napa Valley’s top winemakers over the years, consulting for top-flight Cabernet producers including Mayacamas, Dalla Valle and To Kalon Vineyard Company. The Midwest native started his career at Harlan Estate before becoming winemaker at Staglin Family Vineyards in 2001, and eventually created his own wine consulting firm, where he helped make wines for cult-Cabernet producer Screaming Eagle. Erickson and his wife and viticulturist Annie Favia also run their own winery, Favia.
Oct. 13
Piero Antinori, honorary president of Marchesi Antinori, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Antinori has led the 26-generation family business since 1966, and helped create the super Tuscan category with the first releases of non-traditional red blends Tignanello and Solaia. The renowned vintner has also launched wine projects from Chile to Napa Valley, and received Wine Spectator’s Distinguished Service Award in 1999.
Oct. 8
Philippe Pascal, owner of Cellier aux Moines, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Philippe Pascal began his career at luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, advising the chairman himself, megabillionaire Bernard Arnault, before retiring to pursue Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at a 900-year-old monastery near the village of Givry. Pascal purchased Cellier aux Moines in 2004, and runs the Burgundy winery with his wife Catherine and their three children.
Oct. 6
Rick Tigner, president and CEO of Jackson Family Wines, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Tigner joined Jackson Family Wines in 1991, following positions at E. & J. Gallo and Louis M. Martini, and became CEO in 2015. The Sonoma-based executive oversees more than 40 wineries worldwide, including Kendall-Jackson, in locations throughout California, Oregon, France, Italy, Chile, Australia, and South Africa.
Oct. 1
Charles Springfield, sommelier, educator and author, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. The New York-based sommelier specializes in teaching wine courses, hosting wine-related events and promoting wine appreciation through his lifestyle marketing company. Last year, Springfield released his first wine education book, “The Less is More Approach to Wine”, and recently published his newest book, “Maneuvering Rosé Wine with Style.”
Sept. 29
Greg and Morgan Norman, founder and proprietor, respectively, of Greg Norman Estates, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. Greg Norman is a professional golfer-turned-businessman whose Great White Shark Enterprises designs and builds golf courses, among numerous other ventures. Norman started his Australian Shiraz and Cabernet label in 1996, and has since expanded the collection to New Zealand and California varieties. His daughter, Morgan, has been playing a bigger role in the family business with her marketing and brand redesign strategies.
Sept. 24
Bart and Jaime Araujo, owners of Accendo Cellars, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Bart Araujo’s journey to Napa started in 1990, when he and his wife, Daphne, became proprietors of the historic Eisele Vineyard and launched Araujo Estate Wines, which was later bought by French billionaire François Pinault. Now, Bart and his daughter Jaime are partners at the Cabernet estate, with Jaime also spearheading her own brand, Trois Noix, on the side.
Sept. 22
Rajat Parr, sommelier, author and proprietor/partner at Domaine de la Côte and Sandhi Wines in California and Evening Land Vineyards in Oregon, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Parr was born in Calcutta, India, and made his way to the U.S. after high school, eventually graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996. Parr climbed the ranks of sommelier stardom and became wine director at the Michael Mina restaurant group in 2003, and pivoted to winemaking shortly after in Santa Barbara’s Sta. Rita Hills, then Oregon where his three wine labels specialize in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Parr is also the author of “Secrets of the Sommeliers” and “The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste.”
Sept. 15
Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. In the mid-1980s, the Tuscan aristocrat spent four years in California studying viticulture and enology at UC Davis, and from the mid-1990s until 2004 developed a partnership in Tuscany with Robert Mondavi. Today, Frescobaldi leads his family’s 700-year-old wine business, whose wine empire includes 10 Tuscan estates, from Chianti’s Castella Nipozzano to Bolgheri’s Ornellaia and Masseto.
Sept. 10
Cathy Corison, winemaker at Corison Winery, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. The Napa-based winemaker started her Cabernet journey nearly 45 years ago, when Napa only had 30 wineries to its name. After working at Chappellet in the 1980s, Corison consulted with Rombauer, Etude and Staglin, and eventually started her small, family-run winery in 1987.
Sept. 8
Charles Woodson, owner of Intercept Wines, hosted by senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. Woodson is a Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl champion and former NFL Defensive MVP. In 2005, he got his start in the wine business with TwentyFour, a high-end Cabernet label out of Napa, and recently launched Intercept, a collection of Paso Robles and Monterey wines comprising Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a red blend.
Sept. 3
Eben Sadie, winemaker at Sadie Family Wines, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. Sadie is one of the trailblazers of South African winemakers, known for embracing the forgotten old vines of South Africa and promoting the heritage of the country. He founded his winery back in 1999, after working at Spice Route, and since then has become an almost celebrity in the world of wine, crafting single-vineyard bottlings that have inspired a whole new generation of South African winemakers.
Sept. 1
Ben Aneff, president of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance and managing partner at Tribeca Wine Merchants, hosted by news editor Mitch Frank. In 2006, Aneff got his start in the wine trade by joining Tribeca Wine Merchants, a New York-based wine shop specializing in Burgundy, and eventually became managing partner in 2014. Earlier this year, Aneff became president of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance, which represents members of the U.S. wine industry who oppose wine tariffs.
Aug. 27
Tonya Pitts, wine director, One Market Restaurant in San Francisco, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Pitts, who also worked at Zuni Café and Stars in San Francisco, oversees a 600-selection list that holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. She serves on the advisory board of Wine Unify.
Aug. 25
Terry Arnold, senior vice president, human resources, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. With approximately 20,000 employees, SGWS is the nation’s largest distributor; Arnold, a former captain in the U.S. Army, is responsible for developing and implementing policies to manage and motivate this team. Among his leadership roles is working with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Aug. 20
André Mack, sommelier, vintner and author, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Mack got his start as a sommelier at the Palm in San Antonio, and eventually became head sommelier at chef Thomas Keller’s Grand Award winner Per Se in New York. Mack founded Maison Noir, his Oregon wine label, in 2007, and also became a restaurateur and wine shop owner with & Sons, a ham bar in Brooklyn, and neighboring Vyne Yard.
Aug. 18
Julia Coney, journalist and educator, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Coney has been a wine writer and educator since 2016. She is an advocate for diversity in the wine industry and recently founded Black Wine Professionals, devoted to finding and developing talented new voices.
Aug. 13
Will Blackmon, former NFL star and owner of The Wine MVP, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Nicknamed “The NFL Wine Guy,” Blackmon is a former Super Bowl champion whose client-based service covers personal wine buying, educational opportunities, private events and a monthly subscription wine box.
Aug. 11
Brenae Royal, vineyard manager, Monte Rosso vineyard, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Royal manages a historic California vineyard that dates to the late 1800s, and is now owned by E. & J. Gallo.
Aug. 6
Mac McDonald, owner and winemaker of Vision Cellars, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. The Sonoma-based winemaker fell in love with Burgundian-style Pinot Noir at an early age, and focuses on making complex Pinot Noir in California. McDonald is also the founder and chairman of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV), a voice for Black-owned wineries and winemakers.
Aug. 4
Carlton McCoy, CEO of Heitz Cellar, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. McCoy is a Master Sommelier and former wine director at Grand Award–winning restaurant the Little Nell. McCoy joined the legendary Napa winery in 2018, teaming with agriculture magnate and owner Gaylon Lawrence Jr.
July 30
Anthony Hamilton Russell, owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, hosted by associate tasting coordinator Aleks Zecevic. Hamilton Russell is the second generation family owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, the pioneering Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist in the strongly maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, 75 miles southeast of Cape Town in South Africa. Anthony is entering his 30th year at the helm as Hamilton Russell Vineyards celebrates its 40th vintage of estate grown Pinot Noir.
July 28
Film producer and importer Martine Saunier of Martine’s Wines, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Saunier was a pioneer in French estates, introducing Leroy, Henri Jayer and Château Rayas to the U.S.
July 23
David Ramey, owner and winemaker, Ramey Wine Cellars, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Ramey has influenced California’s Chardonnay supremacy during a winemaking career spanning nearly 40 years.
July 21
Roger Nabedian, general manager of E. & J. Gallo’s premium wine division, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Nabedian’s portfolio includes 15 wineries in premier grape-growing areas of California and Washington; its LUX Wines division imports iconic wineries from Italy.
July 16
Christian Navarro, president of Wally’s Wines & Spirits, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Wally’s, with locations in Beverly HIlls and Santa Monica, is known for its large wine selection and star clientele. Its in-house restaurant holds a Grand Award.
July 14
Winemaker Paul Hobbs, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson. Hobbs, based in Sonoma County, excels with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and consults with wineries around the world.
July 9
Chris Carpenter, winemaker at Jackson Family Wines, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Carpenter focuses on the small-production, highly focused wines beneath the company’s umbrella, including Lokoya, Mt. Brave, La Jota and Cardinale.
July 7
Grand Award–winning chef Charlie Palmer, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. Palmer’s restaurants, in New York, Washington, D.C., Nevada and California wine country, hold seven Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
July 2
Aviram Turgeman, wine director at Chef Driven Restaurant Group, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth. Chef Driven holds eight Awards from Wine Spectator for their wine lists, including a Grand Award at New York’s Nice Matin.
June 30
Marcello Fiorentino, chef and owner of Grand Award winner Marcello’s La Sirena, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews. La Sirena, family-owned since 1986, is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
June 25
Diana Snowden Seysses, winemaker at Snowden Vineyards and Domaine Dujac, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 24
Maison Louis Jadot president Pierre-Henry Gagey, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
June 23
Argentinian vintner Laura Catena, managing director of Catena Zapata, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 18
Napa vintner David Duncan, proprietor and CEO of Silver Oak, Ovid and Twomey, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 17
French vintner Jean-Charles Cazes, owner of Château Lynch Bages and general manager of Famille JM Cazes, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 16
Importer, marketer and vintner Bill Terlato, CEO of Terlato Wine Group and Terlato Wines, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
June 11
Megastar singer P!nk (Alecia Moore), owner of Two Wolves Wine, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 10
South African vintner Jean Engelbrecht, proprietor of Rust en Vrede, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 9
California vintner Bill Price, owner of Three Sticks, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
June 4
Joe Wagner, founder and CEO of Copper Cane Wines, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
June 3
Michael Quinttus, president and CEO of importer Vintus, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
May 28
Napa grape king Andy Beckstoffer, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
May 26
Sherry-Lehmann CEO Chris Adams, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
May 21
Wilson Daniels president Rocco Lombardo, hosted by senior editor Bruce Sanderson
May 19
Chef Emeril Lagasse, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews
May 14
Restaurateur Danny Meyer, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews
May 12
California Chardonnay master Mark Aubert, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
May 7
Napa winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
May 5
Chef and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, hosted by executive editor Thomas Matthews
April 30
Altamarea Group beverage director Hristo Zisovski, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
April 28
Symington Family Estates CEO Rupert Symington, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
April 25
Heitz Cellar CEO Carlton McCoy, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
April 23
Importer Michael Skurnik, hosted by senior editor James Molesworth
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Must-Have Winter Styles: At Home for the Holidays
While the holidays have always been about cozying up at home with the people who give you the warm fuzzies, 2020 has taken that hardwired desire to hunker down and hibernate to the next level.
That’s why this season, Bare Necessities has prioritized your across-the-board call for comfort. From head-to-toe toasty pajamas to happy-go-comfy loungewear sets, an athletic aesthetic that goes beyond the gym to plush robes and slippers that pass for room service these days, we’ve rounded up everything you really want to be wearing.
The best part: You don’t have to forsake fashion to find the comfort you crave.
GUEST-READY LOUNGEWEAR
The invention of loungewear has been a downright revelation. This category perfectly fills in the space between “real” daytime clothes and flat-out pajamas, which has definitely grown to be a bigger slice of life’s pie in 2020. Working from home the past few months, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had to answer the door, and I’m grateful every single time not to be in something sloppy and embarrassing or unintentionally too revealing.
Take it from me, someone who discovered she owned no casual clothes before March: You can build an entire wardrobe you actually love wearing out of supremely comfy, put-together sets and separates from PJ Harlow, Barefoot Dreams, Free People, Honeydew Intimates and so many more brands that have made a name for themselves in this sphere.
ALL-DAY ACTIVEWEAR
Not unlike how sweats have grown up and evolved into loungewear, activewear has started showing off its softer side in the form of athleisure of late. Workout clothes are no longer uncoordinated, baggy or unattractive; instead, they’re matching, stylish looks.
Activewear has become the de facto daytime uniform for a lot of us, whether we’re squeezing in a run or running to cover school pick-up. Leggings and joggers have all but taken the place of jeans and pants, while good-looking hoodies and tank tops have got you comfortably covered above the waist. And I’m certainly not going to say I’ve never gone from barre to bed in my favorite Onzie sweatshirt and leggings because we tell it like it is on Bare it All.
HOLIDAY PAJAMAS
Every day that it gets colder and darker earlier is a day I wonder why I don’t live closer to the equator. Until I square that circle, I take solace in pajama sets that keep me warm and make me smile. Despite their hilarous novelty prints, they manage to make me feel halfway like an adult, what with their button-front shirts, cuffs, piping and notched collars.
Experience has shown that PJ Salvage is in a league all its own—every year, their witty flannel designs just get better and better. This season, you can don a zebra print, an animal print combined with coffee (two favorites rolled into one) or, for an expressly holiday vibe, gingerbread cookies, ski slopes and Hanukkah puppies. Another longtime favorite of mine that’s new to Bare Necessities is Bedhead, with clever motifs like brunch foods and the Parisian night sky rendered in really supple stretch cotton that washes like a dream.
THE BEST NEW ROBES AND SLIPPERS
I’m one of those people who is cold ten months out of the year. My husband and kid both went to sleep last night wearing T-shirts and shorts while I tucked myself in under flannel jammies and my Natori fleece bathrobe. (Also a throw blanket over the comforter, but who’s counting?) Which is all a long way of saying that I put a lot of stock in the right robe because I wear it more than most to keep that warm-hug feeling going strong all fall and winter. I have learned that I’m looking for a snuggly, nubby texture that feels great to the touch but still breathes. Some of our best bets are by the snuggle experts at Ugg and Barefoot Dreams, as well as fashion-minded sleep brands like Donna Karan, Kate Spade and PJ Salvage. (And this is always the time of year when I put it out into the universe that, should anyone feel I’ve been exceptionally nice, Arlotta’s cashmere robe would be most welcome.)
On the footwear front, fall/winter is never not about UGG, and there’s so much trendiness going on within the brand to keep it leading-edge. To round out your at-home slipper wardrobe, there are also Ralph Lauren scuffs, Hue critter slippers and fluffy animal prints by Barefoot Dreams. Real shoes need not apply anymore.
COMFORT BRAS
Stretchy, wire-free bras let you go about your business without working too hard to find your just-right size. They also let you pick up a package or run through the grocery store wearing absolutely whatever and still not flash anybody your headlights.
Personally, I’m loyal to the sleek-under-everything Chantelle Soft Stretch Bralette because the cookies are sewns into the cups, so they don’t shift around or come out in the wash.
For more of a traditional bra, we’re all loving the Wacoal Back Appeal Wire-Free Bra, which still has everything you need for support, even without the underwire. Honestly, at this point, just about every bra brand you love has come out with its own version, so find yours, throw it on and do your thing this season without even once being annoyed by your bra.
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The puppeteer and the magician’s ghetto of Delhi
Overview: The beauty of travel isn’t just in the destinations you reach but the people you meet and the stories you discover. Each and every person has their own tale to tell, but when you are travelling you often encounter stories so different from your own. If you’re looking to find something magical in Dehli, I …
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