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Porto: Follow the Wine Home
In Porto, wine is often where the journey begins. Follow it from the city to the Douro and Vinho Verde, where labels become landscapes, vineyards and stories, before returning to the city with a new understanding of what lies behind the glass. The post Porto: Follow the Wine Home appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Hacking Mars Orbiters: Dr. Jacob Parrott on the 2024 Solar Superstorm | Astrophiz #234
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/astrophiz/astrophiz-234-dr-jacob-parrott-mars-solar-storm In May 2024, while Earth was treated to spectacular auroras, a much more violent story was unfolding 225 million kilometers away. A once-in-a-generation solar superstorm slammed into the Red Planet, providing a rare opportunity to study how a world without a magnetic shield survives a direct hit from the sun. In this episode […] The post Hacking Mars Orbiters: Dr. Jacob Parrott on the 2024 Solar Superstorm | Astrophiz #234 appeared first on Astrophiz: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Podcast .
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Pine Ridge Vineyards Celebrates 30 Years of Its Iconic Chenin Blanc + Viognier and Announces Expanded Role for Winemaker Josh Widaman
As Pine Ridge Vineyards earns a Wine Enthusiast 2026 Wine Star Awards nomination for American Winery of the Year, its iconic Chenin Blanc + Viognier enters a new era with [...]
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Reviewing – 2018 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon – Episode #213
In this episode of Wine World TV I review a wine that a friend bought for me. It’s the 2018 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon. So technically, and to satisfy the FTC, this is a free sample and I have free rein to review it however
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The Ad Code: A Longstanding Commitment to Responsibility
By Mary Jane Saunders, Counsel I’ve spent many years working on the Beer Institute’s Advertising & Marketing Code (the Code or Ad Code), and I can tell you it’s not something that sits on a shelf. It is something our brewers and staff use every day. With a vibrant history, the Ad Code is a prime example of how the beer industry continues to lead the…
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Bids Open at €1-Million for Exceptionally Rare Whisky Going Under the Hammer on Fine Spirits Auction
September 14, 2026 (Paris, France) — An exceptional cask from Port Ellen Distillery, a 1979 Cask of Distinction, will go under the hammer on Fine Spirits Auction, France’s leading online [...]
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Sustainable Packaging Options
Sustainable packaging choices are rarely one-size-fits-all.Through long-standing relationships with trusted vendor partners, Waterloo Container can help custome
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Five Ways Wineries and Cideries Can Overcome Today’s Economic Challenges
Changing tastes, softer demand, and higher costs are reshaping how producers make and sell every gallon.Wine and cider producers face a different market than th
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Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Announces New Master Sommeliers for 2026
Celebrating Excellence and Dedication in the Beverage Industry September 14, 2026 (Houston, TX) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is thrilled to announce that Alex Mares from JW Marriott [...]
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InnoVint SUPPLY Now Includes Wholesale Order Management
InnoVint SUPPLY now includes wholesale order management, giving wineries one place to create orders, track customers, and fulfill wholesale business from start
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Harvest Pillar Helps Cornell AgriTech Up Trellis Yields – Harvest Pillar by Jensen Precast
Harvest Pillar is helping Cornell University take hop research to new heights.Researchers at Cornell AgriTech are testing 61 hop varieties to find the ones that
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CCI Orders Investigation into Alleged Anti-Competitive Conduct of Pernod Ricard and others
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct involving Pernod Ricard and several associated distributors and retailers in Delhi’s liquor market, after finding prima facie evidence that exclusive dealing arrangements may have distorted competition during the implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The Commission clarified that it was not delivering any final finding on guilt or violation at this stage, but had formed a preliminary view that the allegations warranted a formal probe by the Director General (DG), the investigative arm of the CCI. Pernod Ricard Denies Any Wrongdoing Pernod Ricard had filed an application seeking an opportunity to present its case before any investigation was ordered. The Commission, however, rejected the request, stating that the material on record was sufficient to form a prima facie opinion warranting investigation and that a preliminary hearing was not necessary
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The Cognac Butler
From August 2023 to April 2025, Cognac-Expert.com operated one of the most specialised AI assistants in the spirits world: The Cognac Butler. This is the story of why we built it, what it could do, and what the query archive taught us about how people actually think about cognac. What Was The Cognac Butler? The [...]
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DNA From Ancient Grape Seeds Shows Spain’s Wine Came From the Phoenicians, Not the Romans
DNA From Ancient Grape Seeds Shows Spain's Wine Came From the Phoenicians, Not the Romans
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The Original Pickle Shot Aligns with Southern Glazer’s in 24 States
Fast-Growing Pickle-Flavored Spirit Strengthens U.S. Distribution Network and Enters the Military Channel September 14, 2026 (Deerfield Beach, FL) — The Original Pickle Shot® (“TOPS”), the brand that created the pickle-flavored [...]
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“Nazzareno Pola – Founder’s Label Dirupo”: A Selection That Embodies Andreola’s Vision of the Valdobbiadene DOCG Appellation
September 14, 2026 (Treviso, Italy) — For Andreola, the Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation has always been a landscape to be interpreted through observation and selection. Nazzareno Pola Etichetta del Fondatore Dirupo reflects this approach, bringing together [...]
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Handcrafted Wine & Spirits Opens Missouri Operations, Expands to Fifth State and Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Kansas City
Independent, family-owned distributor marks its 30th anniversary with statewide Missouri distribution, offices in Kansas City and St. Louis, and an expanded portfolio of premium wine and spirits September 14, 2026 [...]
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Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Kentucky Bourbon “First Black-Owned Distillery” Fight — and the Lanham Act Lesson Is a Good One
Every once in a while competing alcohol brands get into a dispute over advertising... The post Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Kentucky Bourbon “First Black-Owned Distillery” Fight — and the Lanham Act Lesson Is a Good One appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
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Broadley Vineyards Releases First-Ever Estate Gamay Noir from the 2024 Vintage
September 14, 2026 (Monroe, OR) — Family-owned Broadley Vineyards announces the release of its first-ever estate-grown Gamay Noir, debuting with the 2024 vintage. Long known for its commitment to thoughtful [...]
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Blue Chair Bay White Rum
Paul Senft reviews Blue Chair Bay White Rum in the "Angel's Share" section of the May 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine.
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Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
September 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker [...]
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New York-Based Wine and Spirits Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
New York-Based Wine and Spirits Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Old Caz Beer and Museum of Sonoma County Release “Running Fence” IPA Commemorating 50 Years of an Iconic Sonoma County Art Installation
September 14, 2026 (Sonoma County, CA) — Old Caz Beer and the Museum of Sonoma County have teamed up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the North Bay’s [...]
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Big Table Farm
Great photo of Clare Carver and Brian Marcy of Big Table Farm. Many years back Big Table Farm was founded by Clare Carver and Brian Marcy — two of the great people in Oregon wine. For years Marcy served as winemaker at Neyers in Napa. Claire and Brian have their home and working farm in the Willamette Valley and will soon make estate wines from their fruit. I adore the range of wines that they produced in 2024. Check out the amazing 2025 Big Table Farm Pinot Gris (OB, 94) which is an orange wine and one of the finest of its kind that you will taste in Oregon, with sensational aromatic and flavor range. Learn more about Big Table Farm at http://www.bigtablefarm.com/ Here are the fantastic new release wines by Big Table Farm. 2025 Big Table Farm ‘Willamette Valley’ Pinot Gris- Always an orange wine that saw extended skin contact, the 2025 Pinot Gris displays amazing flavor density with outstanding range. Pink Lady apple, bergamot, damp earth and rich melon fruits all combine on the palat