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.
In today’s Wine News Round-Up, the W.H.O. calls for mandatory cancer warnings on alcohol amid contrasting NASEM findings. Decanter questions label impact. Bordeaux vintages disappoint while Napa Cabs shine. Industry trends reveal shifting consumer habits. Foxen Vineyard and Momoyama offer standout experiences in wine and dining. Defining today’s dynamic market.
Spanish and Vietnamese police, with Europol and Interpol, dismantled a fake Rioja wine ring, thanks to a Spanish tourist’s sharp eye. Meanwhile, Simon J Woolf questions the value of wine scores, California reports its lightest grape crush in 20 years, U.S. winery numbers decline slightly, and Coursey Graves shines in
The California wine industry braces for potential labor shortages amid immigration policy shifts, while young consumers show untapped wine interest. Explore wine fridge pricing, service red flags, and Honrama Cellars’ inspiring legacy. Plus, savor Michelin-starred Rebel Omakase’s unforgettable 20+ course experience—though corkage is off the table.
The latest wine industry updates highlight key debates and trends, from tariff discussions to shifting consumer habits. While U.S. winemakers push for fairer competition against low-cost imports, wine lovers can expect great deals in the coming years as sales trends shift and new winemakers rise to prominence.
From a winery caught rebranding Franzia to a biotech breakthrough using chestnut blossoms as a sulfite substitute, the wine world is full of surprises. Add in cross-border grape collaborations, legal challenges over alcohol and cancer, and a spotlight on Halter Ranch Vineyard, and there’s plenty to pour over this week!
From Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s fiery rejection of Dry January to dogs sniffing out vineyard pests in California, the wine world never ceases to surprise. Whether it’s crowd reviews gaining credibility or a $26 Zinfandel claiming top value honors, there’s always something new to raise a glass to.
Explore Butterfly’s $1.95B Duckhorn acquisition, SF’s red wine slump, James Suckling’s top Chinese wines, Bordeaux’s rise in alcohol-free wine, Gruet Winery’s sparkling gem in New Mexico, and Sedona’s Hideaway House—a must-visit with no corkage allowed!
This week’s wine highlights span the enduring heritage of Sonoma County’s century-old vineyards, an accessible guide to budget-friendly sparkling wines, the anticipation of the Garagiste Wine Festival’s boutique offerings, a critical look at the universal wine glass, and a spotlight on Texas’s Spicewood Vineyards, which blends local terroir with innovative
Robb Report critiques allocation systems as outdated and frustrating for consumers eager to purchase wine directly, while Food & Wine highlights Armenia’s revival as a producer of distinctive high-altitude wines. Meanwhile, Somm TV expands wine education with over 400 hours of exclusive content, and a new NASEM report affirms the
From the screw cap versus cork debate to angry French winemakers and Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 list, this episode is packed with the latest wine news. We also highlight the historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma and the vibrant flavors of Candé Restaurante in Cartagena, Colombia.
From somm-approved wine lists to snob-free courses and even popcorn-pairing tips, this week’s Wine News Round-Up offers a sip of everything—from buying a winery in Paso Robles to discovering award-winning wines from unexpected places like Arizona.
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