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🎧Wine, Whining, and Why Your Toddler Ruined the Tasting Room
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! Think of today’s region as the 'Alice in Wonderland' of California wine country. You’ve got dramatic ridges high above the fog line, soils that have been shaken up by the San Andreas Fault, and tiny, family-owned producers who are doing things their own way. It’s a place where vines struggle just enough to produce something truly magical, but where the human element? Well, that can be a bit of a rollercoaster. We’re going to talk about the terroir, the iconic Pinot and Chardonnays, and of course, the vibe. Some of these wineries are absolute gems where you can bring the pups and soak in the redwoods, and others... let’s just say their customer service policies are, shall we call them, 'highly spirited.' Whether you’re looking for a dog-friendly paradise or a place to debate the definition of 'kid-friendly' over a glass of world-clas
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Domaine Carneros Debuts the Sparkling Elixir Sampler
Winery Introduces Inclusive Daily Flight Featuring Sonoma’s Land & Local Botanical Elixirs Available as a Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Water Option or with Ultra Brut July 6, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Domaine [...]
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Nashville Star Morgan Myles Headlines Liz Alessio’s 6th Annual Harvest Hoedown
Benefiting Cope Family Center Country-Themed Fundraiser Features Live Music, Local Food & Wine, and Auction to Support Child Abuse Prevention in Napa County July 6, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa [...]
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The Anti-Alcohol Zealots Have Come for the LA Times
Why wine is the same as cigarettes and should be treated as such
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🎧📺Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?
Our newest film, Echoes of Wine, is now streaming on SOMM TV. Experience 8,000 years of history, culture, and, of course, wine in the country of Georgia. Sub...
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Sapporo to invest $643m in Carlsberg Southeast Asia joint venture
Japanese brewer Sapporo Breweries has announced plans to plough around $643 million (£470m) for a stake in a new joint venture with Danish brewer Carlsberg, as the companies seek to expand their presence across Southeast Asia. The post Sapporo to invest $643m in Carlsberg Southeast Asia joint venture appeared first on The Drinks Business.
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Visio Vintners wins gold at Decanter World Wine Awards
Visio Vintners wins gold at Decanter World Wine Awards
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National Prosecco Week 2026 Reinforces Prosecco DOC’s Place at the Heart of America’s Sparkling Wine Culture
Through expanded nationwide digital and retail partnerships, educational programming, and appearances at some of the country’s leading culinary festivals, the ninth edition of the campaign demonstrated the continued momentum of [...]
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Napa County Historical Society Heritage White House Dinner
Limited Tickets Still Available July 6, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Limited tickets are still available for the Napa County Historical Society (NCHS) inaugural Heritage White House Dinner on Saturday, July 25, [...]
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Statement on Irresponsible and Biased Alcohol-Related Commentary
The National Association of Wine Retailers Responds to the Los Angeles Times Opinion Piece calling for the Social Stigmatization of Alcohol July 6, 2026 — On July 2nd, the Los [...]
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Follador Prosecco dal 1769: Serving Up Excellence at the Tennis Court Once Again
For the sixth consecutive year, the historic winery from Col San Martino renews its partnership with Circolo Antico Tiro a Volo as Official Sparkling Wine Partner of the ATV Bancomat [...]
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🎧Episode 143: Bret and Kristen Munselle
"The Good Stuff" "The Good Stuff" - Episode 143: Bret and Kristen Munselle Jul 04 2026 | 00:40:00 Your browser does not support the audio...
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Demeine Estates Appoints Thomas Fawcett Vice President of the East, Expands National Sales Team
July 6, 2026 — Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Fawcett to the role of Vice President of Sales, East. Thomas joined the [...]
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📺This California Winemaker Says Mandatory Membership Fees Could Reach Any Industry | Kate Griffith
California’s wine industry is already under pressure, and in Santa Barbara County, wineries now face another cost. Since April 2025, businesses that sell win...
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🎧The Wine Makers – Erin Kirschenmann, Novel Pairings and Wine Business Monthly
Erin Kirschenmann’s day job is managing editor of *Wine Business Monthly*. After spending her days immersed in the intricacies and moving targets that make up the wine business, she spends her nights curled up with a book and a glass of wine (or two). As both a writer and a wine lover, she naturally began pairing her reading with wines—a moody Pinot with a twisty thriller, for example. A couple of years ago, it occurred to her that there were other bibliophile-oenophiles out there who would love to do the exact same thing, so she founded Novel Pairings. Novel Pairings exists at the confluence of a book club and a wine club, where quarterly wine shipments align with book selections and monthly gatherings. We sat down with Erin to learn more, find out how she chooses the wines and books, and see if we can do what Petaluma’s finest educators couldn’t: get Brian to read a book. We’re always looking for new ways to bring wine into people’s lives, and people are always looking for more ways
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Relighting Passion
By Karen MacNeil Wine’s Time is Now The Statue of Liberty was crumbling. But in 1986, after five years and $250 million, the Statue was “Relit” in a thrilling nationwide [...]
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Afternoon Brief, July 2
THURSDAY, JULY 2 TRENDING STORY Joe Campbell, Willamette Valley Wine Pioneer, Passes Away Joe Campbell, founder of Elk Cove Vineyards in Willamette Valley, passed away June 28th in Sherwood, Oregon. [...]
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🎧📺Does “Americana” Still Move Booze? | The VinePair Podcast
Traditionally, summer (and the 4th of July specifically) have been opportunities for drinks brands of all kinds to (sometimes literally) wrap themselves in t...
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Napa Knockout Brings World-Class Combat Sports & Wine Country Hospitality Together Under the Napa Sky at Raymond Vineyards
Presented in Support of Retired Fighters & the California State Athletic Commission Fighter Pension Fund, the Event Honors the Athletes Who Paved the Way for Today’s Generation July 2, 2026 [...]
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📺Inside Southern Glazer’s: How Distribution Really Works
For many drinks brands, distribution can feel like the big unlock. Get the right distributor. Win the right placements. Add more doors.But inside the distrib...
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Oregon Wine Board Releases 2025 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report
Annual report details 2025 harvest, production, and sales trends across Oregon’s statewide wine industry. July 2, 2026 (Portland, OR) — The 2025 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report, released today by the [...]
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📺Do Struggling Vines Actually Make Better Wine?
Most wine gets talked about in the cellar. Dylan Grigg works a season or two earlier than that — out in the vineyard, reading vines — and he's the one a lot ...
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🎧Podcast 814 – Justin Ennis, Senior Director of Winemaking, Freestone Vineyards, Sonoma Coast – Life Between the Vines
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tend to run hand in hand coastal areas of California. Freestone Vineyards focuses on those two grapes along the Sonoma Coast...
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Clos de Vougeot for Cîteaux Abbey – Act II 148 Leading Burgundy Estates and Wine Houses Confirm Participation as Charity Auction Takes Shape
July 2, 2026 (France) — Following an initial phase dedicated to collecting wine donations, the event has now reached a significant new milestone. With the participation of 148 Burgundy estates [...]