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🎧217: Alison Rodriguez – Silverado Vineyards
Recorded high above the valley floor in Silverado's Stags Leap estate, this episode with winemaker Alison Rodriguez dives into both Napa viticulture and her global winemaking journey. Alison unpacks the 2025 growing season—early bud break, late rains, and the shadow of El Niño—while describing the constant tension between picking early for safety and waiting for full ripeness in a fire-prone era. She explains what it means to farm 325 acres of 100% estate vineyards, how early-season decisions set up harvest success, and how she manages tannin and extraction in small-berry hillside Cabernets, including the tradeoffs of pressing sweet to keep structure in balance. Alison also shares how a Baton Rouge upbringing and a career in wine sales led her to **Geisenheim** in Germany, European cellar work, and ultimately Napa. She explains the German technique of *Maischestandzeit* for aromatic whites, her evolving approach to Sauvignon Blanc at Silverado (skin contact, neutral barrel ferment, and
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Banville Wine Merchants Announces Distribution Expansion to Connecticut
June 9, 2026 (New York, NY) — Banville Wine Merchants is pleased to announce the expansion of its wholesale distribution network into Connecticut, effective July 1, 2026. This strategic development [...]
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Message in a Wine Glass: How Does That Wine Make You Feel?
Why do so many people love Champagne (and other sparkling wines, too)? Is it the way they taste? Or is it the way they make you feel? Here are a few thoughts inspired by a message in a wine glass. Not Necessarily Clear as Glass As regular Wine Economist readers know, Sue and I have […]
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Auteur Goes Rogue with New Sparkling Wines That Don’t Play It Safe
Blanc de Noir and Rosé debut anchor a new season at the Russian River Estate, with expanded events and a more dynamic culinary program June 9, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — [...]
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Table Wine by Clos du Val Brings a Lighter, Lower-alcohol Approach to Wine
Led by third-generation owner Helen Goelet, the wine is designed for how people gather today June 9, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Some nights you plan. Most you don’t. Dinner [...]
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Napa Valley Wine Train Spotlights Premier Legacy Experience this Summer, Featuring Historic Rail Travel, Gourmet Dining, and Winery Tastings
Signature six-hour journey serves as a summer gateway to Wine Country’s luxury hospitality, scenic vineyard views, and exclusive wineries aboard iconic vintage railcars June 9, 2026 (Napa, CA) — This [...]
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Daylight robbery: $500k of Noble Oak Bourbon stolen
The theft of 1,800 cases of whiskey in Philadelphia on last week may have been part of a ‘coordinated cargo theft operation’ The post Daylight robbery: $500k of Noble Oak Bourbon stolen appeared first on The Spirits Business.
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Parable Wines Appoints Renowned Winemaker Jennifer Williams to Lead Winemaking Operations and Announces Release of 2025 McGah Sauvignon Blanc
June 9, 2026 (Calistoga, CA) — Parable Wines, the family-owned estate founded by the Eppright family, is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Williams as its new Winemaker. Williams, [...]
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Charles & Julia Now Open at Hotel Perle in New Orleans
New Story-Driven Cocktail Bar & Rooftop Terrace Brings a Fictional New Orleans Love Story to Life Through Drinks, Design & Hospitality June 9, 2026 (New Orleans) — Latter Hospitality Group, [...]
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Acclaimed Chef Mark Dommen and Renowned Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown Headline Exclusive Hestan Napa Winemaker Dinner
Second Installment of Hestan Napa’s Celebrated Winemaker Dinner Series to Feature Six-Course Menu and Rare Wines June 9, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Hestan Napa will host an evening of food and [...]
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LVMH puts soil health at the center of its wine strategy
LVMH puts soil health at the center of its wine strategy
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Orange County Wine Society Announces the Winners of the 2026 50th Annual OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
June 9, 2026 (Orange County, CA) — Orange County Wine Society (OCWS), in partnership with the OC Fair, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 OC Fair Commercial [...]
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Giesen 0% Partners with Pride House LA/West Hollywood: Bringing Mindful Drinking to World Cup Opening Weekend in Los Angeles
Bringing its ‘All In, Never Out’ platform to one of the summer’s biggest cultural weekends, Giesen 0% continues its commitment to inclusive, modern social experiences. June 9, 2026 (Marlborough, New [...]
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Project Zin Returns for its 16th Year, Bringing Sonoma County’s Most Sought-After Zinfandels and Chefs to Healdsburg in Support of Down Syndrome Advocacy
Beloved charity wine weekend, hosted by James Beard Award–winning Chef Charlie Palmer and Clay & Carrie Mauritson of Mauritson Wines, to be held at the new Appellation Healdsburg on August [...]
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Sangiacomo Family Wines Marks 10th Anniversary, Inspired by Nearly a Century of Farming
June 9, 2026 (Sonoma County, CA) — The multigenerational Sangiacomo family, leaders in sustainable grape growing in Sonoma County, proudly mark the 10th anniversary of their boutique label, Sangiacomo Family Wines. Since [...]
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Curiosity Roads Unveils Belgian Beer Pilgrimage with Victory Brewing Co-Founder Bill Covaleski
Once-In-A-Lifetime Journey Offers Rare Access to Small Trappist Breweries, Lambic Producers and Farm Breweries That Define Belgian Beer Culture June 8, 2026 (Portland, OR) — The serious beer lover’s dream [...]
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Cellars in the Sky 2026 Results: What is the Future of Inflight Wine?
Cellars in the Sky 2026 Results: What is the Future of Inflight Wine?
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UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 winner revealed
UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2026 winner revealed
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Wine, Charity, and Community: Auction Napa Valley 2026
Wine, Charity, and Community: Auction Napa Valley 2026
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🎧Ep265 – Romanian Wine Explained: Indigenous Grapes, Fetească Neagră & Europe’s Most Underrated Wine Region with Cramele Recas
Romania is home to some of Europe's most exciting indigenous grape varieties, yet remains one of the continent's most overlooked wine destinations. In this episode, Janina sits down with Winemaking duo and Husband and Wife, Nora Iriarte and Hartley Smithers of Cramele Recaș to explore Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală and Fetească Albă, uncovering why Romanian wine deserves far more attention from wine lovers around the world. Along the way, they debate cork versus screwcap, discuss natural fermentation and minimal intervention winemaking, explain how climate change is affecting Romanian vineyards, and reveal the realities of producing quality wine at scale. You'll also discover Romania's key wine regions, get wine travel recommendations for Timișoara, learn why Fetească Neagră is one of Europe's most exciting red grapes, and hear firsthand what modern Romanian winemaking looks like today. Shownotes 1:45 – Introduction to Cramele Recas and their sustainability credentials 3:49 – An over
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14 Years of Celebrating the Industry’s Quiet Innovators
Behind every great bottle of wine is a long list of people whose names rarely appear on the label. The cooperage that engineered a new toasting profile. The software company [...]
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🎧They Make Wine in Lebanon?!? Diving Into One of the World’s Oldest Wine Traditions
Not only do they make great wine in Lebanon, the country has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world! The ancient Phoenicians produced wine there thousands of years ago and helped spread it throughout the Mediterranean. In this episode, we dig into Lebanon’s remarkable wine history and explore how it continues today despite many challenges and repeated threats to its survival. It is a story of extraordinary grit and perseverance. We also taste and review two Lebanese wines, including one from the internationally renowned Château Musar. And, as a bonus, this week’s “Wine in the News” story is totally shocking, and definitely not for the queasy. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Massaya Le Colombier Rouge and 2022 Château Musar Jeune Red Send us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode! Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com
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Lake Chelan Wine Valley Triumphs with 66 Medals at the Seattle Wine Awards
Eight Local Wineries and 29 Lake Chelan AVA Wines Celebrated for Exceptional Quality and Longevity, Securing Multiple “Diamond of the Decade” Honors June 8, 2026 (Chelan, WA) — The Lake [...]
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Afternoon Brief, June 8
New Study Shows No Link Between Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Mortality: The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) points out that...