This Week Uncorked

Bordeaux producers are slashing en primeur prices by over 30% amid investor pullback, poor harvests, and waning interest from younger buyers—making this a rough vintage for winemakers but a bargain moment for collectors. Meanwhile, American Cabernet lovers are trading down, grabbing more affordable bottles as high-end wines quietly drop in

Congress is pushing back against Biden’s proposed alcohol guidelines, which could have sweeping consequences for the wine and hospitality industries. Meanwhile, California grape growers are battling cheap imports, the EU dominates global wine exports (with the U.S. as a crucial market), and Napa Valley faces rising costs and shifting consumer

Écluse Wines begins a new chapter as Thibido Winery owners take the reins. Founders Pam and Steve Lock retire after 25 years, while both brands will now share the scenic Paso Robles tasting room and winery space.

In this week’s Wine News Round-Up, Robert Mondavi’s brand struggles with identity as cheaper labels find new homes, while global wine sales hit their lowest point since 1961. Amid the chaos, Hollywood still can’t pour a glass properly, Silver Oak bets big on a CEO from the shoe world, and

California wine may be losing ground, but the state isn’t drinking less—just differently, with spirits now leading the way. Meanwhile, across the globe, winemakers are embracing bold ideas, from Château de Beaucastel’s sustainable cellar to $2,500 Syrah-Shiraz collabs and the rise of gleaming glass wineglobes.

Tariffs are shaking up the wine world—prices are rising, choices are shrinking, and U.S. consumers may be the biggest losers. While sake sales might surge and beer lovers have reason to smile, the fallout is hitting EU producers, U.S. wineries, and even South Africa with serious consequences.

Argentina’s top wine brand Catena is in the spotlight—earning the title of World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025 while simultaneously pulling out of the Irish market over controversial new alcohol warning labels. Meanwhile, Mexico’s wine scene is heating up, with Querétaro earning IGP status and L.A. Cetto showcasing just how

From cutting-edge vineyard automation to the cultural celebration of wine, this week’s round-up covers innovation, advocacy, and a touch of controversy. Catch up on Meghan Zobeck’s new role at Opus One, a Napa County policy that has small wineries on edge, and why Millennials may rewrite the collector’s wine canon.

From AI in the vineyards to a chance to win a signed copy of The Wine Bible. We’re talking tariff drama, Chile’s wine glow-up, sustainable sips, and a killer Petite Sirah you’ll want to decant ASAP.

Napa’s small wineries scored a temporary victory as the First District Court of Appeal issued a stay against Napa County’s injunction on Hoopes Winery, signaling potential reversals ahead. Meanwhile, industry giant Constellation considers selling off parts of its wine portfolio amid declining sales, Trump’s tariffs threaten California wineries’ export market,

From luxury resorts and rustic haciendas to bold wineries and unforgettable dining experiences, this guide highlights the best of Baja California’s Valle de Guadalupe and beyond.

This week’s wine news covers a Napa winery’s legal woes, Antinori’s latest vineyard acquisition, and vandals destroying experimental vines in Italy. Plus, we dive into the eye-contact-toasting craze, highlight Trefethen’s stellar Cabernet, and review Joël Robuchon in Vegas—luxurious, pricey, and maybe not worth a repeat visit.