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December 15, 2000 – Michelin Goes Global With Its Own Wine Scores
This week’s Wine News Round-Up tracks how wine media is evolving fast, with Tom Wark questioning what human wine writing still does better than machines, and Robert Joseph arguing that scores remain a practical shortcut consumers still rely on. Meanwhile, Michelin signals a bold new move into global wine rankings, Wine Spectator’s 2025 Top 100 spotlights both prestige and value, and our picks of the week deliver London atmosphere alongside a Texas High Plains Merlot with serious drive....
2019 Siboney Cellars “Storm Breaker” Merlot
A single-vineyard Texas High Plains Merlot with real intent: black-cherry core, graphite and clove detail, full body, and a long, driving finish. Newsom fruit provides the altitude and diurnal snap; Siboney’s cellar work preserves depth without heaviness....
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December 15, 2000 – Michelin Goes Global With Its Own Wine Scores
This week’s Wine News Round-Up tracks how wine media is evolving fast, with Tom Wark questioning what human wine writing still does better than machines, and Robert Joseph arguing that scores remain a practical shortcut consumers still rely on. Meanwhile, Michelin signals a bold new move into global wine rankings, Wine Spectator’s 2025 Top 100 spotlights both prestige and value, and our picks of the week deliver London atmosphere alongside a Texas High Plains Merlot with serious drive....
December 8, 2025 – Master Sommelier Ian Cauble Launches ‘The Caubleist’ Wine Club
This week’s round-up spans a major new project from Master Sommelier Ian Cauble, fresh debates over “minerality,” a data-driven look at whether old vines truly matter, and a federal bribery case shaking California’s retail shelves. Alongside the news, we spotlight a Cretan winery rooted in tradition, a standout Gewürztraminer from Sonoma, and a Roman restaurant delivering classic flavor in the heart of the city....
December 1, 2025 – Sonoma’s No Pool Rule Shuts Down New Wine Club Vision
A proposed “Wine Country pool club” in Sonoma collapsed after planners ruled that pools aren’t permitted at wineries, despite millions in committed funding. The setback highlights the region’s ongoing tension between tourism-driven growth and residents pushing back against turning Wine Country into a theme park....
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2019 Siboney Cellars “Storm Breaker” Merlot
A single-vineyard Texas High Plains Merlot with real intent: black-cherry core, graphite and clove detail, full body, and a long, driving finish. Newsom fruit provides the altitude and diurnal snap; Siboney’s cellar work preserves depth without heaviness....
2023 Gundlach Bundschu Dry Gewürztraminer
The 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer from Gundlach Bundschu is a fragrant, globally distinctive Sonoma white—ripe with floral and tropical notes, elegantly dry, and the estate’s first Regenerative Organic Certified™ wine, symbolizing a legacy steeped in innovation and stewardship....
Wineries
Manousakis Winery – Crete, Greece
Manousakis Winery, tucked into the White Mountains of Crete, offers an authentic and scenic immersion into the island’s winemaking traditions. Guests can enjoy organic wines under the Nostos label, paired with rustic Cretan bites, in a relaxed setting surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.
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Mama Rosa’s Trattoria – Robert Renzoni Vineyards
Nestled within the estate grounds of Robert Renzoni Vineyards, Mama Rosa’s Trattoria offers guests a casual yet authentic Italian dining experience. Known for its hearty pizzas, rustic sandwiches, and vineyard-side charm, it serves as the perfect culinary companion to a day of wine tasting in Temecula Valley.
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The Ultimate Guide to Valle de Guadalupe Restaurants, Wineries, and Wines for the Perfect Long Weekend Escape
Discover the beauty and flavors of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's premier wine country. From boutique wineries to exquisite dining, luxurious stays, and stunning scenery, this guide explores the best that the region has to offer. This guide is being constantly updated. Originally Posted On February 21, 2024...
