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The Future Is Female at Castellucci Napa Valley and Darioush Winery
The Future Is Female at Castellucci Napa Valley and Darioush Winery
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One Variety, Many Lives: Why Pinot Noir Is Considered a Contemporary Grape Variety
From the pursuit of elegance to the enhancement of terroir, La Genisia tells the story of the grape variety that more than any other embodies the sensibility of today’s wine [...]
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📺15 FAKE Wine Brands You Need to Know About (And 5 Real Ones You Can Trust)
Which wine brands deserve a closer look before your next trip down the wine aisle? In this investigation, we examine 15 familiar wine brands, past legal alle...
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González Byass Announces the Appointment of Enrique Murillo as General Manager
September 28, 2026 (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain) — González Byass has announced the appointment of Enrique Murillo as General Manager, effective 15 November. Murillo currently serves as the company’s [...]
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What Are UGAs and What Do They Tell Us About Wine? Serena Gusmeri Explains Them Starting from the Vineyards of Montefili
The winemaker and agronomist of Vecchie Terre di Montefili guides readers through the geography of Chianti Classico. Two Gran Selezione wines from the estate, coming from the areas of Panzano [...]
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The Soul of Charles
Charles Heidsieck unveils The Soul of Charles, a unique creation celebrating 175 years of the House September 29, 2026 (Napa, CA) — To mark its 175th anniversary, Charles Heidsieck unveils [...]
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Heathrow opens new ‘remote’ airport lounge – with free-flowing champagne, jet-lag massages and a £340 price tag
A new lounge is set to open for Heathrow passengers, though they won't find it inside the airport.
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Groundbreaking Cool>Can™ Wins Public Vote at London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery
London Packaging Week attendees chose to innovate and chill, crowning deltaH Innovations’ self-cooling, button-activated Cool>Can™ as the winner. September 29, 2026 — Amidst a competitive field of creative solutions displayed [...]
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California Ag Leadership Foundation Announces New Development Coordinator
September 29, 2026 — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation is pleased to welcome Amanda Ardantz as its new development coordinator. In her role, Ardantz will support CALF’s fundraising and donor [...]
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Napa Viticulturist Launches VineIQ, Which Maps a Vineyard Vine by Vine from One Lap on a Phone
Professional-grade maps from one lap, then vine status, sprays, irrigation and phenology recorded on every vine. First block free. September 28, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Vine IQ, LLC today launched [...]
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📺Flora Springs Jean Charles Boisset 2026
Jean-Charles Boisset along with his wife Gina Gallo-Boisset have created a brand new wine experience in Napa Valley at Flora Springs. I visited with Jean-Cha...
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Common’s Creative Empire Now Includes Wine, Launches ‘Jefferey Park’ Pinot Noir
Common’s Creative Empire Now Includes Wine, Launches ‘Jefferey Park’ Pinot Noir
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How Much Are Your Wooden Pallets Really Costing You?
When businesses look for ways to reduce shipping costs, the focus usually falls on freight rates, carriers, routes, and load optimization. But one expense is of
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Custom Crush or Alternating Proprietor? Understanding the Difference Before You Begin
For a new wine brand, deciding where and how the wine will be produced is one of the first major operational choices. Two commonly discussed options are working
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Six Wine Club Priorities to Take Into 2027
Six Wine Club Priorities to Take Into 2027 Six Wine Club Priorities to Take Into 2027 For many wineries, wine
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Industry-leading FruitScope Vision Systems Measure Everything That’s Happening Across Each Vine
Proud to showcase some of Orchard's work with Google Cloud and Gemini.Our industry-leading FruitScope Vision Systems measure everything that's happening across
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🎧Ep 276 – Ken Forrester: The King of Chenin Blanc & the Wild Side of South African Wine
Season 7 of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat begins in South Africa with one of the wine world's biggest personalities: Ken Forrester. Known as the “King of Chenin Blanc”, Ken joins Janina for a conversation filled with extraordinary stories, pioneering winemaking and plenty of laughter, while exploring what has made Stellenbosch one of the world's most exciting Wine Regions. Ken explains why this grape has thrived in South Africa and how decades of experimentation have produced wines ranging from vibrant traditional-method sparkling wine to the iconic FMC and the extraordinarily complex The Dirty Little Secret. For anyone looking to learn about wine through the stories of the people actually making it, this is wine education at its most entertaining. Ken also shares the story of planting Mourvèdre in South Africa, why he believes Pinotage should be celebrated as a fresh, juicy and even chillable red, and how Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre come together in his Three Halves blend. Along the way, Ja
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🎧Ep 185 A Dream Written Down: The San Miguel Nested AVA – Featuring Kahal Family Vineyards
🍇 Where Wine Takes You, Episode Highlights 🍷 What happens when you actually follow through on the crazy thing you wrote down years ago? This week, Adam sits down with Dave and Shawn Kahal of Kahal Family Vineyards, whose path to wine country included Orange County, Connecticut, basement winemaking, some memorably bad early wine, and eventually a vineyard in Indian Valley with a San Miguel address. Their story is a good reminder that the finished bottle is usually the least complicated part. The conversation gets into Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, learning the realities of farming, the challenges facing growers in today’s wine market, and what it means to build a winery around experiences and relationships rather than simply making more wine. It’s also the latest stop in our exploration of Paso Robles’ 11 nested AVAs, with a closer look at the history and geography of the San Miguel District. Our Travel Paso Spotlight heads to From the Heart Animal Sanctuary on Fat Goat Farm in Paso
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In the Glass: Old Vine Garnacha and Age-Worthy Verdicchio
Plus some lighter reds, a stellar rosé from Texas, and a cellar Rhone gem
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Question Everything…Even the Change of a Single Word
The anti-alcohol contingent knows the impact of language.
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🎧Podcast 838 – Jean-Charles Boisset, Flora Springs, Napa Valley – Life Between the Vines
Jean-Charles Boisset along with his wife Gina Gallo-Boisset have created a brand new wine experience in Napa Valley at Flora Springs. I visited with Jean-Charles...
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Something new to TASTE: Two wineries welcome tasting rooms ahead of Livermore Valley Wine Experience
Of the 25 Livermore Valley wineries pouring wine during TASTE, two are new participants this year. Both minority- and woman-owned, Shanti Winery and Cellar13 Winery recently opened Livermore tasting rooms that are generating buzz — and both are serving their wine at fun events during the program.
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Can Science Solve Smoke Taint?
With wildfires an increasing problem worldwide, Chris Boiling investigates the solutions to smoke taint.
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Visit Napa Valley 2026 Destination Symposium Highlights Tourism’s Role as an Economic Driver
September 28, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Visit Napa Valley, the official destination marketing and management organization for Napa County, hosted its annual Destination Symposium on September 24, 2026, convening [...]