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August 10, 2026 – A New Study Challenges the Alcohol & Cancer Narrative
From Pope Leo XIV blessing the first organic Cabernet harvest at the Vatican to DNA revelations showing Chianti’s white grape roots, history and wine remain intertwined. Meanwhile, Texas vintners scored record-breaking wins on the world stage, and a major new study found no link between moderate drinking and cancer mortality. ...
Tierra Sur at the Herzog Wine Cellars
The Herzog Wine Cellars is an impressive company. In the 150 years the family has been making wine, they have expanded their portfolio to include eight brands, have built a 77,000 sq. ft. winery, museum, and restaurant, and are the largest kosher wine company in the United States!...
Jacob Williams Winery – McMinnville Tasting Room
The Jacob Williams Winery was a nice find on our recent trip through downtown McMinnville’s wine tasting rooms. While the winery itself is located on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, owner Brad Gearhart and winemaker Peter Cushman, who manages vineyards on both sides of the river, decided to open a Willamette Valley tasting room in 2021 to expand the brand’s reach.
Based on the wines we tried, it was a great decision.
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SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Silver Oak, along with a handful of other Napa Valley wineries is part of Napa Valley’s Cabernet Class of 1972. This milestone marks more than just fifty years in business, the Class of 72’ represents the highest concentration in consequential wineries ever to be created in a single year in California. This was the decade that brought California winemakers the recognition they deserved on the world stage....
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August 10, 2026 – A New Study Challenges the Alcohol & Cancer Narrative
From Pope Leo XIV blessing the first organic Cabernet harvest at the Vatican to DNA revelations showing Chianti’s white grape roots, history and wine remain intertwined. Meanwhile, Texas vintners scored record-breaking wins on the world stage, and a major new study found no link between moderate drinking and cancer mortality. ...
August 3, 2026 – Cabernet Franc Could Replace Riesling as New York’s Signature Wine
From New York’s quiet shift toward Cabernet Franc as its true signature grape to Bordeaux locals shunning their own historic bottles, regional identities are in flux. Meanwhile, Australian Shiraz rebranded as "Syrah" to match lighter palates, and archaeologists unearthed 2,000-year-old liquid wine preserved inside a Roman funeral urn in Spain. ...
June 27, 2026 – NYC’s “BuzzKill” Campaign Targets Alcohol Over Cancer Risks
From sommelier-approved grocery store bargains to Canada pressing for direct-to-consumer interprovincial wine shipping, accessibility is taking center stage. Meanwhile, American importers navigate compounding tariff costs, and New York City sparks intense industry backlash with "Buzzkill"—a unprecedented subway health campaign plastering cancer warnings across alcohol ads. ...
Wineries
Jacob Williams Winery – McMinnville Tasting Room
The Jacob Williams Winery was a nice find on our recent trip through downtown McMinnville’s wine tasting rooms. While the winery itself is located on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, owner Brad Gearhart and winemaker Peter Cushman, who manages vineyards on both sides of the river, decided to open a Willamette Valley tasting room in 2021 to expand the brand’s reach.
Based on the wines we tried, it was a great decision.
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Restaurants
Tierra Sur at the Herzog Wine Cellars
The Herzog Wine Cellars is an impressive company. In the 150 years the family has been making wine, they have expanded their portfolio to include eight brands, have built a 77,000 sq. ft. winery, museum, and restaurant, and are the largest kosher wine company in the United States!...
Guides
The Cork and Journey Guide to Santa Barbara County
Spanning from the inland valleys to downtown Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, this guide covers the county's transverse geography, varying microclimates, and more than 60 grape varieties. It provides a practical overview of the wineries, dining, and accommodations available across this Central Coast wine region....
The Cork and Journey Guide to Texas Hill Country
Explore the sprawling vineyards of the High Plains and the charming tasting rooms of the Hill Country. This guide covers the region's best warm-climate wines, top-rated boutique wineries, and unforgettable dining spots, proving Texas is a world-class destination for wine and food lovers.
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The Cork & Journey Guide to Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a compact California wine region with a rare Mediterranean climate and diverse soils. Famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, the valley produces over 34 grape varieties. Visitors can explore a wide mix of historic estates, boutique wineries, and highly acclaimed restaurants across the area....
Interviews
Inside Crown Point Vineyards With Winemaker Simon Faury
Winemaker Simon Faury takes us inside Crown Point Vineyards to share his journey from Barolo and Bordeaux to California, along with his philosophy on crafting elegant, expressive Cabernet without chasing scores. He also breaks down the realities of today’s wine industry, from restaurant pricing to market saturation, and why he believes the future of California wine is shifting toward balance, drinkability, and authenticity.
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Ian Cauble on Somm, Failure, Triumph, and the Rise of The Caubleist
Famed SOMM documentary star Ian Cauble is entering his most personal chapter yet with his new daily platform, The Caubleist. Reflecting on his journey from competitive tennis to mastering the grid, Cauble critiques the limitations of the 100-point scoring scale and shares lessons learned from leaving a dream gig at Krug....
Winemaker Rémi Jean Reveals the Secrets of Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château La Nerthe’s Managing Director and Winemaker, Rémi Jean, dives into the estate's 500-year history, from pioneering organic farming in 1998 to mastering all 13 iconic grape varieties. Jean shares his minimal-intervention philosophy, addresses the realities of climate change, and discusses the balanced, expressive profile of the 2023 vintage....