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Stags’ Leap Winery Introduces “Leap of Legend,” a Limited-Run Immersive Experience Bringing Its Legendary Past to Life
A guided, room-by-room journey blends storytelling, set design, and wine tasting into a one-of-a-kind Napa Valley experience; Opening Friday, June 26 June 18, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Stags’ Leap Winery [...]
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Kosmic Kitty Wines Unveils World Cup-Themed Video Celebrating Soccer, Creativity, and a New Generation of Wine Consumers
June 17, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty Wines, the fast-growing California wine brand from South Bay Wine Group (SBWG), has released a new World Cup-inspired video celebrating the [...]
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📺 Egon Müller on Why Scharzhofberg Riesling Is Legendary
In this episode of The Wine Resistance, Jacky Blisson MW sits down with Egon Müller IV to explore Scharzhofberg, the steep slate vineyard behind some of the world’s most sought-after Rieslings. From a family history shaped by the French Revolution to the rise, fall and rebirth of German wine, Egon Müller shares a remarkable perspective on more than two centuries of winemaking.
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BCB Brooklyn 2026 Delivers Its Most Dynamic Event to Date
Expanded programming, hands-on workshops, experiential activations, hands-on workshops, immersive activations and industry-leading education transformed Industry City into the epicenter of the global bar and beverage community June 17, 2026 (New [...]
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🎧Episode 140: Barbara Fitzgerald and Kimberly Charles
"The Good Stuff" "The Good Stuff" - Episode 140: Barbara Fitzgerald and Kimberly Charles Jun 15 2026 | 00:39:59 Your browser does not support the...
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🎧Ep 266 – Old Vines, Heritage Grapes & Hidden Wine Regions with Nomadic Winemaker Darren Smith
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by nomadic winemaker Darren Smith, founder of The Finest Wines Available to Humanity. Having worked harvests across Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands, Darren shares stories from some of the world's most overlooked wine regions and explains why old vines, heritage wine grapes and local traditions continue to inspire his winemaking philosophy. Together, they explore País, Negra Criolla, Quebranta and Palomino, discovering how these historic wine grapes travelled across continents and evolved into unique regional identities. Along the way, they discuss minimal intervention winemaking, tree-trained vineyards, volcanic terroir and flor-aged wines, while uncovering extraordinary wine travel destinations that rarely make the spotlight. Whether you want to learn about wine, deepen your wine education, discover lesser-known wine regions, understand heritage grape varieties or plan your next wine travel adventu
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The Invisible Power of Associations
By Jim Trezise, President of WineAmericaThe National Association of American Wineries™ Winery Ledger Taxes PAIDMortgage PAIDUtilities PAIDSalaries PAIDTasting Room Supplies PAIDBottles PAIDClosures PAIDShipping Containers PAIDBarrels ORDEREDTanks ORDEREDAssociations When times get [...]
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Hey Supreme Court…Wine Shipping Will Kill the Three-Tier System…Please, Believe Us.
The term “Pretext” refers to a “cover story.” When someone uses a pretext, they put forward an explanation that sounds plausible or acceptable on the...
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Afternoon Brief, June 17
Texas Wine Grapes Launch to Space for Research Mission: Seeds bound for the International Space Station could be used to produce the world’s first wine from vines cultivated after cosmic radiation exposure...
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Should I?
Yet, sitting in the recent Vine to Mind Symposium (a co-venture of UC Davis and Harvard), I realized how extraordinarily individual our approaches to wine can be. What wine writers think of as high quality, asserted one scientist, is nothing more than personal “liking.”
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📺 Susan Sokol Blosser – Ambassador Award – Oregon Consular Corps
Video Credit: Underscore Video and OCC
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Ardagh Glass Packaging Expands Stock Spirits Portfolio with New American-Made 700ml Liquor Bottle
June 16, 2026 (Indianapolis, IN) — Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has expanded its American-made premium spirits portfolio with the introduction of a new 700ml [...]
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Shannon Family of Wines Announces Leadership Transition in West Division Sales Team
June 16, 2026 — Shannon Family of Wines is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition within its sales organization. Following the retirement of longtime wine industry veteran Gary Bodine [...]
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Watch Hill Proper Presents the 4th American Whiskey Festival Presented by Thomas Law Offices on August 15th
June 17, 2026 (Louisville, KY) — Watch Hill Proper will host the 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. at North Village [...]
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🎧📺 Pichon Comtesse: The Art of Pauillac – Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E32
https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=winevoices In this episode, Nicolas Glumieau shares his fascinating journey from military service and opera singing to becoming a top Bordeaux estate director at Château Pichon Comtesse in Pauillac. This episode is brought to you by iDealwine https://www.idealwine.com/en/buy-wine/sale-vente-primeur?order-by=vintage-desc&utm_source=jane+anson&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=en+primeur iDealwine has kindly given a special discount, only available for Jane Anson Wine Voices listeners.
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Announcing the Early Mountain Vineyards Wine Writer Fellowship
Acclaimed Virginia Winery Introduces Inaugural Harvest Residency and $5,000 Fellowship Designed to Support Writers Exploring Wine through the Lenses of Agriculture, Hospitality, or Sense of Place June 16, 2026 (Madison, VA) [...]
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Marta Vidal Elected by an Absolute Majority as the New President of the Cava Designation of Origin
The new president will employ a strategy focused on enhancing the prestige of the Cava Designation of Origin, promoting the vineyards, and building confidence in the sector. June 17, 2026 [...]
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📺White Merlot?! This Blind Tasting Broke Carlos
In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Series, Angus throws Carlos Santos, Master Sommelier, one of the hardest blind tastings yet. The twist?...
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Sitting on Cleanskins, Bulk Wine or Excess Inventory? Don’t Sit on Stock Another Year
For many wineries, bulk wine suppliers, négociants, contract producers, and beverage manufacturers, 2026 has become a year of slower movement, excess inventory, tighter margins, and growing pressure to move stock. [...]
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Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Chris Sperling to Lead South Carolina
The industry veteran returns to South Carolina after serving as EVP of Breakthru Wisconsin June 17, 2026 — Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading beverage wholesalers in the United States [...]
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Pennsylvania’s Benigna’s Creek Winery Earns Back-to-Back Gold on the World Stage as American Wines Reach New Heights
June 17, 2026 (Pennsylvania) — American wine made history at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), with the United States posting its best-ever performance at the world’s largest and [...]
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Wine Chronicles: When “Dry” Wine Isn’t Dry
By Dan Berger
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Gstaad Wine & Food Festival to Debut June 24-27, 2027
Sacha Lichine, the visionary behind the global rosé renaissance, convenes the world’s leading culinary and wine figures for an exclusive festival in the Swiss Alps. Culinary Host Committee to include [...]
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The Best Wine Lists in the World Are Revealed in the Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026
June 17, 2026 (Stockholm, Sweden) — The Star Wine List of the Year tour for 2025/’26 is now complete, and the world’s top wine lists have been revealed at an [...]