This Week Uncorked

This week’s wine news highlights sommeliers’ picks for the best budget-friendly Cabernet Sauvignons, including Château Aney Haut-Médoc and Matthiasson Cab. Meanwhile, climate change continues to challenge wineries, pushing them to explore heat-resistant grape varieties, and Paul Hobbs Winery secures a perfect ‘100 points’ for its 2021 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon.

White wines like Pino Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chenin Blanc are surging in popularity, challenging Cabernet’s long-held dominance in California. Sommeliers wish for more love for underrated wines like Cabernet Franc and Italian Rosato.

The Global Chenin Blanc Masters 2024 showcased the finest Chenin Blanc wines, with top selections priced between $20 to $90 USD, sure to delight any wine lover. Additionally, winemakers are increasingly pampering their yeasts, believing that a little extra care, even in the form of Gregorian chants, can elevate the

Marketers are bullish on TikTok’s potential to reach new wine audiences, with 40% of wine drinkers using the platform more than once a week, according to a 2024 Wine Market Council study. Meanwhile, the industry is pushing back against overhyped trends like “Natural” wines and heavy wine bottles, calling for

Explore the world of high-end wine, from the $3,705 Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc to Aldi’s clever wine stunt exposing how presentation can alter perceptions. Dive into the costs of opening a Napa tasting room, discover the rising quality of English still wines, and check out Paso Robles’ Écluse Wines and

Explore the latest in the wine world, from the top wine lists in Las Vegas to the innovative wine delivery systems and new wine regions like Easter Island and Mâconnais. Dive into how French winemakers are battling mildew and discover must-visit wine spots that might surprise you.

California’s Vintage Wine Estates has filed for bankruptcy, driven by a severe drop in stock value and significant debt, with the former Cosentino Winery being sold to entrepreneur Brion Wise for $10.5 million. Meanwhile, vineyard workers face financial strain from extreme heat, Congress questions the selection of anti-alcohol advocates for

Pernod Ricard is divesting most of its wine brands, including Jacobs Creek and Campo Viejo, to focus on its core spirits business, while new ventures and closures in the wine industry highlight shifting trends and challenges.

Darioush Winery has expanded its Napa Valley holdings by purchasing a 21-acre vineyard near Yountville for approximately $10 million, adding to its now 65 vineyard acres in the region. Meanwhile, a significant portion of California’s 2024 wine grape harvest faces the threat of going to waste due to an economic

CMB Wines has acquired the historic Foppiano Winery and Vineyards in Healdsburg, CA, aiming to preserve its legacy while integrating it into the Martin Ray portfolio and investing in its future growth.

Franz Haas, a renowned Italian wine producer, has sued Winebow for allegedly causing over $30 million in damages by interfering with its business relationships and misrepresenting its distribution rights.

The Bouygues family of Château Montrose fame extends their winemaking legacy beyond France with the acquisition of Virginia’s RdV Vineyards, now rebranded as Lost Mountain, aiming to enhance its stature in the American wine scene.