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Luxury Wine Travel Is No Longer About Tasting More Wine
WellFound Experiences includes yoga classes overlooking the vineyards. For years, the ideal trip to Napa or Sonoma followed a familiar formula: Pack as many winery visits as possible into a long weekend, squeeze in a reservation at a sought-after…
Drink These 5 Iconic American Sparkling Wines For America's 250th
American sparkling wine has come a long way in the past few decades; indeed, today American winemakers are crafting award-winning critically acclaimed sparkling wines which is a tremendous feat given the fact that other nations have centuries of…
To Understand Georgian Wine, You Have To Understand Its Culture
Kakheti, Georgia: The Caucasus Mountains rise above vineyards that have produced wine in buried clay vessels for 8,000 years. Iago Bitarishvili, founder of Iago's Wine, steps into his marani — the Georgian word for wine cellar — and…
From orange wine to AI: Notes from Aspen
One of the highlights of June is attending the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and this year was no exception. We were especially excited to see several Colorado restaurant-industry luminaries sharing their expertise at the festival. The first…
Mallorca's seaside wine festival returns
Wine lovers have another reason to head to Mallorca's picturesque northeast coast this weekend as the Raïm Wine Fest arrives in Colònia de Sant Pere for the first time on Saturday, July 4. Taking place along the seafront promenade from…
Viña Artesano's makes its latest sustainable wines available
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines is set to become available across the UK…
The Wine Society CEO joins WSTA board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has welcomed Steve Finlan who is the CEO of member-owned and non-profit retailer The Wine Society to its executive board. Finlan, who brings a wealth of retail experience from a career that spans the…
Thirsty work! Here are 6 great ways to invest in wine
So, you enjoy wine and are curious about getting more involved but don't own a vineyard? Not a problem. There are plenty of ways to experience viticulture aside from just drinking it. English wine producer Folc have opened to public investment on…
Luxury Pool Design Trends To Elevate Your Backyard Entertaining
Summertime is synonymous with outdoor living and hosting. Many homeowners are incorporating outdoor entertaining trends in their backyard designs to create beautiful, comfortable, and functional spaces. Houzz recently revealed 4 vacation-inspired…
From impressionists to 'black magic': making wine like an artist
Born from the fusion of art and winemaking, Artiste Winery begins every project with the artwork on the label. Founder and winemaker Bion Rice tells db how the unusual creative process impacts every stage of production. The wines of Artiste Winery…
ASC Fine Wines and Familia Zuccardi strike exclusive distribution deal
Familia Zuccardi has announced a strategic partnership with ASC Fine Wines, China's leading fine wine importer and distributor, marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between two family-owned companies. The partnership was officially…
How Freemark Abbey Carries Its Judgment Of Paris Legacy Into A New Era
Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon In 1976, a panel of French judge ranked California wines at the top in both the red and white categories. The event, now known as the Judgment of Paris, put Napa Valley on the world stage. Freemark…
Calif. Costcos destroy hundreds of plants after invasive pest found again
Just a month after glassy-winged sharpshooters were discovered on grapevines sold at Northern California Costco stores, the wholesale retail giant has made headlines again for selling plants that showed signs of carrying the invasive pest. Last…
Why You Should Start Collecting Walla Walla Syrah
The very rocky vineyards of Milton-Freewater. For most of the last two decades, the hype around Syrah from the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater meant that it was extremely difficult to come by. Didn't matter whether you were a grower trying to…
Opinion | How California can ensure wine labeled 'American' uses exclusively American grapes
Jason Smith is a second-generation wine grape grower in Monterey County. He is the president and CEO of Valley Farm Management. The California Legislature will soon have to choose between siding with global beverage companies that view iconic…
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