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A Week with South African Wine – Monday: The Chardonnays
So, it was in that basement that Hank was first introduced to wine through the Chiantis and Bordeaux his father stocked for the neighborhood. Combine the ice cream, red wine, brandy, and chocolate syrup in a blender.
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Dads, Milkshakes, and a Little Wine
I have been impressed by South African wines pretty much from my first contact with them. Nowadays they reflect expert winemaking, a God-given climate for...
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Virginia: The Commonwealth of Wine
I was on the panel for the opening session, titled “Virginia in Context: A Comparative Grand Tasting.” Panel speakers at various sessions included Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Jason Wilson of Everyday Drinking here on Substack, and Lisa Granik MW, a regular judge at the Virginia Governor’s Cup competition.
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📺 El Dorado: The Treasurer of Alicante
We visit Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega in Parcent, Alicante, to meet Felipe, a poet and winemaker on a brilliant, rebellious mission to rewrite the...
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WIN Insider Series with Michael Kaiser | WineAmerica
In this WIN Insider episode, George interviews Michael Kaiser, the recently promoted Executive Director of WineAmerica, about the evolving American wine landscape and federal advocacy for wineries outside California. With [...]
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10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week
10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week
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B.R. Distilling Company Expands Distribution of Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey into Indiana and Nebraska
June 22, 2026 (Memphis, TN) — B.R. Distilling, parent company of Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is [...]
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Sunny with a Chance of Flowers Builds California Momentum, Led by Sauvignon Blanc and Bubbly Rosé
Zero Sugar “Better-for-You” Wine Brand’s Expanded Distribution Supports Seasonal Growth June 22, 2026 (Salinas, CA) — Scheid Family Wines is heading into summer with positive California momentum for Sunny with [...]
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Lodi AVA Turns 40 as Growers Renew Winegrape Commission for Five More Years
Forty years after federal recognition, Lodi winegrowers reaffirm their commitment to the grower-funded model that has shaped the region’s modern era June 22, 2026 (Lodi, CA) — As the Lodi [...]
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Inaugural Bacchanal Mendocino Starts Friday, June 26 with a Winemaker Dinner
Celebrate the Bounty of Mendocino with a Curated Menu and Wine-Pairing June 22, 2026 (Ukiah, CA) — Tickets are available for a special 6-course dinner and wine pairing at 7:30pm [...]
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Meet the sisters reshaping one of Australia’s fastest rising wine brands
Meet the sisters reshaping one of Australia’s fastest rising wine brands
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Carrie Garule, Gruet
Carrie Garule is the winemaker for Gruet in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s been a hidden gem at Gruet Winery for years. Carrie has traveled widely, studying under French, Italian, New Zealand, and American winemakers. She brings specialized experience in vineyard and winery operations management and has been responsible for Gruet’s cellar processes, quality control, and […]
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🎧📺 Can Hollywood Teach Us How to Reach Gen Z Drinkers? | The VinePair Podcast
With two Gen Z-directed movies lighting up the box office, it turns out that despite the doom and gloom, young people do want to go...
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Fermentis Launches Premium Wine Yeasts for Home Winemakers
June 22, 2026 (Marquette-lez-Lille, FR) – Fermentis, the world-renowned brand behind Red Star, launches a new range of premium wine yeasts for small-batch winemakers. Trusted by industry professionals worldwide, six [...]
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Beringer Vineyards Debuts First-Ever Knights Valley Expressions Wine Tasting Experience & Collection
Historic winery highlights its decades-long leadership in Sonoma County’s Knights Valley AVA during 150th Anniversary June 22, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Beringer Vineyards, [...]
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🎧The Wine Makers – Justin Ennis, Freestone Winery, Joseph Phelps
Winemaker Justin Ennis crafts Freestone wines with a deep attention to detail, capturing the distinct character of each vineyard while balancing the vibrancy of the terroir with a refined, elegant structure. Now, that deep-rooted vision comes to market, as Justin and the winery introduce these vineyard-driven wines to a broader audience for the first time. “Everything begins in the vineyard. Through hands-on farming and careful attention, we work to bring in fruit that’s expressive and healthy. In the cellar, I practice minimal intervention winemaking so that the site, the varietal, the clone, and the vintage can speak for themselves,” said Ennis. “The wine is already in the vineyard; my job is simply not to get in its way.” In the 1990s, Joseph Phelps and his son Bill set out to find a place in California’s wine country where they could produce superlative Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The search led him to a place no one suspected – a tiny, unincorporated town called Freestone, tucked a
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Beckstoffer Vineyards Awards College Scholarships
$5,000 per year for four years June 22, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — Continuing a tradition that reflects founder Andy Beckstoffer’s longstanding commitment to education, community engagement, and the families who [...]
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Senate Committee to Hear AB 1585 American Wine – Truth in Labeling Legislation
June 21, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) will be heard in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee on Tuesday, June 23. This bill, co-sponsored by the California [...]
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At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy
At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy
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📺 After 3 Years of Construction, Mondavi Returns – This Week Uncorked Episode 101
This week on This Week Uncorked, we explore the highly anticipated reopening of Robert Mondavi Winery after its massive three-year transformation, examine Constellation Brands’ warning...
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Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
Australian wine exporters build momentum across Asia Pacific
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🎧Ep 173 The Highlands District: Featuring Rococo Wines | French Camp Vineyard’s Miller Family Wine
🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE 173: THE HIGHLANDS DISTRICT 🍷 Everybody knows Willow Creek. Everybody knows Adelaida. But venture east into Paso Robles and you’ll find one of the region’s most fascinating, and least understood, wine-growing areas: the Highlands District. In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with two people uniquely positioned to tell the story of Paso’s highest-elevation sub-AVA. Natalie Brown, owner and winemaker of Rococo Wines and Willow Creek Wine Co., shares her passion for old-vine Chenin Blanc and the remarkable Highlands District vineyard that continues to produce some of California’s most distinctive expressions of the grape. What began as an obsession with forgotten Chenin Blanc vineyards has grown into one of the most compelling Chenin-focused projects in the state. Joining her is Nicholas Miller, fifth-generation California farmer and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Miller Family Wine Company. Nicholas helps steward the legenda
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🎧Episode 134: Duskie Estes
Next Episode "The Good Stuff" - Episode 135: William Guadagni
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Waterloo Container Advocating for America’s Wineries
Without the businesses that provide bottles, closures, and next level packaging products needed to produce that finished bottle of wine, the wine industry would have a product without the means [...]