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See winning photos from Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year 2026
See winning photos from Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year 2026
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Monticello AVA Earns 26 Medals at 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
June 19, 2026 (Charlottesville, VA) — The Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) earned international recognition at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, bringing home 26 medals across 10 wineries, including [...]
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Nadia Zenato Begins a New Chapter Focused on Entrepreneurship, Wine, Philanthropy and Innovation
Veneto-based Wine Leader Divests Part of Her Shares in Zenato Winery to Pursue New Business Ventures and Cultural Initiatives June 19, 2026 — Nadia Zenato has transferred part of her [...]
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National Distributing Company Appoints Managing Director
Industry Veteran Randy Hecklinski Assumes New Role June 19, 2026 (Atlanta, GA) — National Distributing Company (NDC), one of the leading beverage alcohol distributing companies in the country, has appointed [...]
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📺 Raventós i Blanc: Why Pepe Raventós Left Cava Behind and What He’s Building in Its Place
What followed was a decade-long fight to prove that Penedès — a poor, rural corner of Catalonia with more than 3,000 years of winemaking history — deserves its own appellation, its own identity, and a place at the table with the greatest sparkling wines in the world. Along the way, Pepe planted Pinot Noir in the wrong place, discovered an abandoned farm nearly converted to a chicken factory, and learned to make wine in a garage underneath his bedroom.
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Roebuck Estates Selected as British Airways Business Class Wine Partner
Roebuck Estates Selected as British Airways Business Class Wine Partner
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📺 Can You Make World-Class Wine Without Drinking It? | The VinePair Podcast
Many winemakers the world over aspire to make world class wines. Yet the wines that are generally regarded as such have never been more expensive...
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Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave?
Rumours are continuing to circulate over whether the head of Diageo’s operations in the UK is preparing to step down after less than a year in the role. The post Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave? appeared first on The Drinks Business.
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🎧📺 Episode 292: The Bu!!sh|t in wine: how one man exposed the “leading” wine magazine
A fake restaurant. A fake wine list. Some of the worst-reviewed Italian wines from a major wine publication. Then someone submitted that fake restaurant for...
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Sir Ian Botham on his new ‘Legends’ English wine with Sir Geoff Hurst
Sir Ian Botham on his new 'Legends' English wine with Sir Geoff Hurst
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🎧From Apples To Wine: Discover El Dorado County’s Edio Vineyards in California’s Sierra Foothills, Home To The Delfino Family’s High Altitude Vines, Ep 129
“We’re about as high as you can get in the Sierra Foothills and still grow grapes.” — Derek Delfino El Dorado County in the Sierra Foothills wine country is one of California’s best kept secrets, but it shouldn’t be. When gold was discovered here in the mid 1800s, the Italians who came to the region […]
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🎧Ep 610: A History of Champagne (How Champagne Became Champagne) Part 2
This is part two (Ep 609 is Part 1)of a two-part series on the history of Champagne, which tells the story of how Champagne became Champagne! Photo: Champagne Vineyards Credit: WFNP I fell down a bit of a rabbit hole when I discovered an entire encyclopedia of the history of Champagne on the Union des Maisons de Champagne site. It was the equivalent of 200 pages of information on Champagne from its origins up until the 1980s and was detailed and fascinating. In this show I cover: The innovations of the 1800s that made Champagne sparkle on purpose with consistency and the contributions of the Veuve (widow) Clicquot The effects of phylloxera on Champagne The Champagne Riots World War I and German occupation part 1 The Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, and the effect of Prohibition World War II and German occupation part 2 Post war, rebuilding, UNESCO status, and a commitment to the environment Enjoy! Source of all this fascinating info is... Full show notes and all back episodes are on
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Afternoon Brief, June 18
California Winegrape Growers Press Federal Agenda Across Capitol Hill, Agencies, and the White House The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) led a delegation of growers to Washington, D.C., June 1-3 to advance a federal policy agenda aimed at restoring competitiveness, strengthening risk management tools, and supporting the long-term viability of California vineyards...
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He Ain’t Heavy, Mister, He’s My Bottle!
When I taste a wine packaged in heavy glass with a deep punt, I am instantly curious. Why is this wine in this fancy-ass bottle?...
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📺The Family Behind Harlan Estate: Inside Promontory with Will Harlan
A hillside they chased for almost 25 years. An island of metamorphic rock that shouldn't exist in Napa. A 100% Cabernet that doesn't taste like...
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📺 The Person Actually Holding Our Winery Together
In the back half of the 2026 vintage I got on a plane to Austria and Spain — and, depending on how the whole fuel...
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Former Trail Blazer CJ McCollum aims to ‘bring people together’ with inaugural wine collection
Former Trail Blazer CJ McCollum aims to ‘bring people together’ with inaugural wine collection
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Maryland Wine Country
Maryland Wine Country Maryland has been a historic and significant state in the development of American wine. The first wine was made there in 1648, and in 1662 Governor Charles Calvert planted 200 acres of vinifera grapes. The first book on viticulture and winemaking was published in 1823, and just over a century later, in ... Read more
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Looking Back
Twice a year, I help to organise a wine dinner for a group of friends. For the most recent one, in Paris, my job was to bring the sweet wines and a selection of Grenaches. In preparation, I looked at what I have in bond and had a selection delivered to my house. Coravin in […]
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📺 The Vine Bar Story
Ever wonder how Vine Bar came to be? Owner Justina Latura shares the story behind it all!
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Why Vineyard Managers Are Looking at Bioherbicides as Part of Their Weed Management Programs
Vineyard managers are constantly balancing labor efficiency, operational demands, site conditions, and weed management objectives. As the industry continues to evolve, many vineyards are exploring...
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An Extra Set of Eyes in the Vineyard – How a Napa winemaker uses real-time data to manage water, protect fruit, and stay focused on the wine.
Roy has spent years producing high-quality wines with a focus on sustainable practices, always working to balance vine health against careful water use. It was visibility, knowing what was happening across the vineyard in real time, and being able to act on it without losing precious hours.
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Winery SMS Marketing: 9 Proven Ways Wineries Are Using Text Messaging to Increase Club Sales, Improve Customer Experience, and Drive Revenue
Text messaging has evolved far beyond promotional blasts and last-minute event reminders.Today's most successful wineries are using SMS throughout the customer journey—from recovering wine club...
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Why the Analog Economy Could Be Wine’s Biggest Opportunity in 20 Years
The Wine Industry Supplier Network is the go-to resource for winery and vineyard professionals to discover, research, and connect with trusted suppliers and service providers...