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Add High-Altitude Pinot Noir To Argentina's Growing Wine Fame
Catena, 'La Bodeguita”, Gualtallary altó, Tupungato, in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, is one of the high-altitude parcels of Pinot Noir grapes. Copyright Sara Matthews. Third party use is prohibited without written permission…
IBest Wines Launches in Costco With 43% Lighter Bottle
IBest Wines is entering a new chapter with a move that blends luxury branding with sustainability in a way the wine industry rarely pulls off cleanly. The South African wine company, founded by Wine Négociant Ingrid Best, announced the debut…
The Wine You Should Be Drinking This Summer
Jesse Katz grew up with an eye always on the camera. His father, Andy, is a legendary photographer whose work includes long-term projects chronicling vineyards from Sassicaia in Tuscany to Chateau Margaux in Bourdeaux. That's how the young…
Trendy 'blouge' wines are on the rise
“Is it a red wine, or a white?” said The Economist. “It is both.” Trendy “blouge” wines have started popping up in bars around the world. A mix of white (blanc) and red (rouge) grapes, the resulting tipple…
50 Years After the Judgment Of Paris, California Wine Understands Its Worth
Down a dramatic palm tree-lined driveway dotted with immaculate flower beds, paved red bricks lead to a hacienda lobby where La Quinta Resort opens up like a portal to 1926. Just past the main entrance of the hotel's restaurant, Morgan's in the…
For $200, you can finally taste the wines from Napa's most revered Chardonnay vineyard
For the first time, Napa Valley visitors can book a tasting of wines from what is arguably the region's most touted Chardonnay vineyard. Wines from Haynes Vineyard — set in the cooler Coombsville sub-region and home to the oldest Chardonnay…
Moldova's National Wine Day turns 25
The Republic of Moldova will celebrate the 25th edition of National Wine Day this October, using the milestone event to spotlight its wine heritage, tourism offer and growing international presence under the slogan ‘United by Wine'. Wine…
Dwyane Wade expects LeBron James to 'take some time off' before deciding his future
Four years together on the Miami Heat and a lifelong friendship have afforded now-Prime analyst Dwyane Wade insight into LeBron James' thought processes. While he does not know for sure whether James plans to continue for a 24th season (and where…
RNDC's wine partner in Idaho ponies up to go it alone
Posts RNDC's wine partner in Idaho ponies up to go it alone Republic National Distributing Company's longtime wine wholesaling partner in Idaho has bought the disintegrating firm out of its stake in their long-running joint venture in the state…
House Style Is The Secret Behind Your Favorite Champagne
The vineyards of Champagne Palmer. Most Champagne drinkers can identify the houses they love almost instantly. Veuve Clicquot's richness. Taittinger's elegance. Drappier's vinous intensity. Even consumers who cannot fully explain dosage, reserve…
Irish booze consumption at 'hazardous levels' as experts flag worrying trends
Youth drinking in Ireland has increased from 66% in 2016 to 78% in 2025, a report by Alcohol Action Ireland has found. It revealed that young drinkers aged 15-24 make up the largest population consuming alcohol at 78% compared to the national…
Golden Vines MW scholarships open for 2026
The Gérard Basset Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 Barca Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships, offering two candidates £35,000 each to support Master of Wine studies and international internships. Applications officially…
Top talking points from Vinexpo Americas
The Miami-based trade fair, held at the end of April, reflected an industry in transition with Latin America and Gen Z firmly in the spotlight, reports Jacqueline Coleman. Vinexpo Americas returned to Miami Beach (29-30 April) with 170 exhibitors…
Farm Fresh Return: St. Mary's Farmers Markets Open For 2026 Season
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary's County is proud to be home to three county-sponsored farmers markets offering a wide variety of locally produced goods, including fresh seasonal produce, locally raised meats and seafood, flowers, baked goods…
My four-year break from booze has led to an unexpected discovery
What started out as a pregnancy four years ago has turned into a game with myself to see how long I can go without alcohol. The main question people ask me is, 'do you feel healthier?' If I'm honest, not really. I'm no fitter. There is, however…
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