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📺Making Wine on a Volcano | Tasting the Juhfark Variety with Somloi Vandor, Hungary
The Wine Grapes encyclopedia calls Juhfark "perhaps the least modern or internationally appealing of Hungarian varieties." ...I have been obsessed with it si...
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Brown-Forman begins search for new chief executive
Brown-Forman has begun the search for a new chief executive after Lawson Whiting announced his retirement. His departure follows a turbulent period marked by falling sales, trade disruption, restructuring and unsuccessful takeover talks. The post Brown-Forman begins search for new chief executive appeared first on The Drinks Business.
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Domaine Bousquet Launches “Wine for the Future” – The First UK Competition to Champion Grass Roots Sustainability
Partnering with leaders in sustainability – Enotria, International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), Porto Protocol, Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF), The Sustainable Restaurant Association, and Sustainable Wine Solutions – to deliver [...]
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Wine School and Hue Society Launch Sommelier Scholarship Program
Scholarships will expand access to professional wine education in Philadelphia and across the United States July 14, 2026 (Philadelphia) — The Wine School of Philadelphia and The Hue Society are [...]
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Stoller Wine Group Appoints Gretchen Boock Vice President of Winemaking Operations
Oregon wine leader joins the executive team to support continued growth and long-term vision July 14, 2026 (Dayton, OR) — Stoller Wine Group has appointed Gretchen Boock as vice president [...]
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California Farm Bureau Partners With California Department of Fish and Wildlife for $1.1 Million to Ranchers Facing Livestock Loss From Wolf Attacks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California Bountiful Foundation, will administer the program to ensure that ranchers whose livestock are killed are not left […] The post California Farm Bureau Partners With California Department of Fish and Wildlife for $1.1 Million to Ranchers Facing Livestock Loss From Wolf Attacks appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
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Tribute Hollywood: Old School Vibes, New School Drinks
Hollywood is a circus—bright lights, tour buses, costumed hustlers hustling harder than ever. Tourists shuffle from one star on the Walk of Fame to the next, clinging to false hopes of catching a glimpse of a celebrity. But among all that noise, there’s one bar that doesn’t cater to the madness. It belongs to the locals. Tribute Hollywood . This place doesn’t pander, it remembers. The bones are heavy with history. The Silent Film Era flickered here. Later, Shelly’s Manne-Hole turned the space into a jazz sanctuary. Then Studio 3, where some of the greatest musicians of the 20th century laid down tracks that still live in your headphones. You feel it the moment you step in—the hum under your feet, the ghosts in the air. When The Best Drink Ever stopped in , we weren’t just here for a cocktail—we came to drink the story. And to do it right, we teamed up with 1921 Tequila Cream and Maria Bonita Mezcal , giving Raul Pool free rein to do what he does best: turn history into flavor. T
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Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen
On its website, the wine hotel Weinzuhause ("wine home") describes itself as "Your home in Rheinhessen." For German speakers, the name is also a play on words: Weinzuhause echoes "mein Zuhause" ("my home"). Located about a 20-minute drive from Mainz, this wine hotel, recipient of the Best of Wine Tourism award 2024, combines hospitality, wine, and the region’s unique way of life. That is precisely the goal of Stefanie Wild, managing director of the hotel: She wants to create a place where guests not only feel welcome but are truly at home. The post Creating a Home Away from Home: How Hotelier Stefanie Wild Crafts Meaningful Moments of Belonging in Rheinhessen appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Pros and Cons of a Champagne and Alsace Combo Wine Trip
When we booked a wine trip to France, we decided to head east out of Paris and visit Champagne and Alsace on the same itinerary. Part of this was purely out of necessity, as we were traveling onward to Germany and had to end in Munich, so heading east made sense to easily connect to ... Read more
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Hatzidakis Winery Mavrotragano 2022 Review – Santorini Red
When we think of wines from Santorini in Greece, our first thought is almost always the acidic white Assyrtiko. But did you know the island is also home to delicious red wines, too? Although the holdings of Mavrotragano are quite small, if you ever stumble upon a bottle, like this one from Hatzidakis Winery, grab ... Read more
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P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company Join Pellenc America
July 14, 2026 (Santa Rosa, CA) — Pellenc America is proud to announce that industry-leading companies P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Company are officially joining the Pellenc America family. This [...]
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🎧📺The $50 Million Wine Collection Nobody Can Drink 🍷 The Week in Wine Episode 48
Don has a delicious Douro red from Niepoort to discuss before we talk about the top story this week: an impressive selection of best value California wines t...
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Sails and Snails
“Do any of you get sick when you’re on a boat?” This was the question our youthful captain, Petros, asked us as we were boarding their fifty foot sailboat to venture to the island of Dia. I hadn’t been on a sailboat since I was ten, so who’s to say? Here I was on my…
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Cousin’s Maine Lobster Returns Friday July 17th!
Cousin’s Maine Lobster 11am to 7pm – Friday, July 17th Cousins Maine Lobster will be here this upcoming Friday serving up some of their tasty delights. View the menu on their website here https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/maryland
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New Sparkling Wine of the Week- Piper Sonoma Brut Rosé
Piper Sonoma Brut Rosé Club Card Price: $14.99 Regular Price: $19.99 In 1980 the Marquis d’Aulan family, owners of Piper-Heidsieck, founded Piper Sonoma after deciding that Sonoma was a better than average place to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both primary grapes in Champagne, of course. Forty plus years later they’re still making Champagne Method…
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Popular Aussie wine label goes bust
Popular Aussie wine label goes bust
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French Wine Sale – 20% off French Wines
Bastille Day French Wine Sale 20% off French Wines* Tuesday, July 14th – Sunday, July 26th Once again it’s the most wonderful time of the year -The Bastille Day French Wine Sale! Through Sunday, July 26th enjoy 20% off of shelf pricing for French wine in not just the 750ml bottle size, but all of…
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🎧Ep 270 – Bordeaux Beyond the First Growths: How to Find Great Value in Fine Wine
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to Bordeaux, one of the world's most famous wine regions, to uncover a side of Bordeaux that many wine lovers overlook. Beyond the First Growths and headline names, where can you find great value today? How do you know if a fine wine has been stored properly? And why does provenance and traceability matter so much when buying mature Bordeaux? Joined by Michael Saunders, Group CEO of Coterie Holdings, this episode explores the world of Bordeaux fine wine, from First Growths and Cru Bourgeois to En Primeur, mature vintages and hidden gems across the Left and Right Bank. Whether you're looking to learn about wine, deepen your wine education, discover one of the world's greatest wine regions, plan Bordeaux wine travel, or understand how to buy fine wine with confidence, this wine podcast episode is packed with expert insights, practical advice and stories from inside the world of Bordeaux. Shownotes 04:18 – Château d'Yquem 1967 — the b
videoEp. 2767 Le Marche: Verdicchio and the Wines that Shape the Region with Gianluca Garofoli of Garo...
Welcome to episode 2767 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 257 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Gianluca Garofoli, fifth-generation winemaker and Managing Director of Casa Vinicola Garofoli, one of the Marche region’s most historic family-owned wineries and a pioneer in the production of high-quality Verdicchio wines. More about today’s guest: Garofoli Winery, founded in 1901 in Italy’s Marche region, is one of the country’s historic family-owned wine estates. Known for its Verdicchio and Rosso Conero wines, the winery has played a significant role in showcasing the character and diversity of the Marche territory for more than a century. Gianluca Garofoli, the fifth generation of the family, grew up within the winery and has served as Managing Director since 2014. He leads the estate with a focus on combining its long-standing family heritage with a modern, international vision, while remaining deeply connected to the people
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New Generation buys Bancroft Wines
Loss-making Bancroft had been hit by on-trade downturn The post New Generation buys Bancroft Wines appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .
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🎧Lipari Wine Exploration: Virtual Tasting with Tenuta di Castellaro
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! You all know how deeply I love Italy—the culture, the history, and of course, the incredible diversity of its wines. Today, we are heading off the coast of Sicily to the stunning volcanic island of Lipari. This place is rugged, beautiful, and shaped by ancient wind and sea, which brings us to a winery that is making absolutely stunning expressions of this unique terroir: Tenuta di Castellaro. Through their incredible work with heroic viticulture, these wines don't just taste amazing—they literally transcend you right to those sun-drenched, volcanic slopes overlooking the Mediterranean. We are doing a deep dive with a virtual tasting hosted by the estate, sharing the story behind these native varieties and the pure, salty, mineral magic they bring to the glass. So pour yourself something good, and let’s head to Lipari! Please take a
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Paso Robles Wine Passport: Are 2-for-1 Tasting Passes Actually Worth It?
A Paso Robles wine passport can pay for itself in one afternoon. We break down the SLO CAL passport, the Allegretto deal, and the Priority Wine Pass.
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Ohmygod–Part 10 Just When I Thought I Had Seen It All
OK, I really mean it this time… For those long-term readers of this blog, you are no doubt familiar with Ohmygod, a client that I had for three weeks of bike trips in Europe. I started recounting this story way … Continue reading →
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Paso Robles Harvest Season: What to Expect and When to Go
Plan your Paso Robles harvest season visit. Learn when grapes are picked, what happens at the crush pad, and how to time your trip for October's best events.