Topic

#wines

43 posts tagged with this topic. RSS feed.

news2026-07-23
Crimson Lane Wine Dinner
On July 14, 1789, French citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille, but on July 14, 2026, I stormed L’Ardente restaurant. Well, “stormed” may be stretching it, but I did casually walk through the door to attend the Crimson Lane Wine dinner. I got there a bit early, and I decided to treat myself to a...
by Warren12 views
wines
news2026-07-13
Wine on the Go
Wine on the Go sounds too broad, and it definitely is. It is not my desire to write a 50-page essay to describe all permutations of travel options and wine drinking options. The topic of today’s conversation is air travel, and conversely, the wine at the airport. Generally, an airport is not the place to […]
by talkavino16 views
winetravelvino-volowine-on-the-gowines
news2026-07-09
A Day in The Life
I moved from New Orleans to Washington DC in 1992 to finish my masters’ degree in education, but I needed a roommate to help fray the cost of rent. Even back then, it was rather expensive to live here, especially on a grad student’s budget. A friend introduced to me to Armin, who was also...
by Warren13 views
wines
news2026-07-07
Setting the Standard for Oregon Sparkling Wine
Oregon’s reputation for outstanding sparkling wine is on the ascent. Now King Estate has joined...
by jenny.ulum9 views
wines
news2026-07-02
New distribution partner for Blank Canvas
New Zealand fine wine producer Blank Canvas has announced the appointment of Blanc Distribution as its new distribution partner in New Zealand, effective 1 June 2026. This partnership marks a new chapter for Blank Canvas in its home market, bringing together two businesses united by a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and the on-premise sector....
by Charlotte Cowan14 views
businessnewson-premisewines
news2026-07-02
Auckland Sommelier wins MICHELIN Guide Special Award
Matthew Aitchison, General Manager and Sommelier of The French Café in Auckland, has been awarded the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award. Yesterday’s announcement marked the MICHELIN Guide’s first expansion into Oceania, and the inaugural selection spans Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Aitchinson received one of three MICHELIN Guide Special Awards – the Sommelier Award – acknowledging...
by Charlotte Cowan14 views
newson-premisewines
news2026-07-01
Finding New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers
Many Sommeliers are in hybrid roles these days – this could be you – it still counts and it still matters.
by Charlotte Cowan12 views
newson-premisewines
news2026-06-30
Virginia Wine Time Wins Birchenall Award for 2026
I am thrilled to announce that Virginia Wine Time won the Birchenall Award for 2026. The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association (ASWA) gives the award to “members of the wine media for promoting knowledge of the East Coast Wine Industry.” Here is the press release issued on June 29 by ASWA president, Grant Crandall: Warren Richard...
by Warren15 views
wines
news2026-06-29
Inaugural Wairarapa Pinot Noir Selection unveiled
The wines provide a window into the Wairarapa's landscapes, seasons and people.
by Charlotte Cowan15 views
drinksnewswines
news2026-06-26
Have We Forgotten Wine’s Place at the Table?
Wine has long been considered an essential part of eating well, but its place no longer seems to be with a meal.
by Eric Asimov16 views
winesrestaurants
news2026-06-22
International Wine Challenge announces new global regional structure
The International Wine Challenge has announced a major new regional structure that will see the competition evolve into four regional wine competitions across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the United Kingdom. The new structure will launch from July 2026, with entries opening for both IWC Americas and IWC Asia Pacific ahead of their first...
by Charlotte Cowan16 views
eventsnewswines
news2026-06-22
Five key trends from DWWA 2026
Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 reveals several clear shifts shaping today’s global wine landscape, from regional identity to consumer value. 1. Great wine now comes from more places than ever One of the strongest messages from DWWA 2026 is the continued expansion of fine wine geography, with medals awarded to wines from 56 countries....
by Charlotte Cowan17 views
drinksnewswines
news2026-06-22
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Best in Show: Top 50 wines
The results of Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026 have been published, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever before. The world’s largest wine competition, almost 17,000 wines from 58 countries were blind tasted by 245 leading wine experts, including 63 Masters of Wine and 24 Master Sommeliers,...
by Charlotte Cowan11 views
newswines
news2026-06-20
A 175-Year-Old Shipwreck, Lots of Booze and a Korean Island’s Quest to Survive
A South Korean island is reviving a long‑forgotten episode involving a French whaler as a wine festival, in an effort to stay relevant.
by Choe Sang-Hun and Woohae Cho15 views
bigeum-island-south-koreashipwrecks-historicfestivalswineswhales-and-whalingsouth-korea
news2026-06-19
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction heads north for the first time
For the first time in its 34-year history, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is heading north, with the launch of their Auckland Preview + Tasting Evening. Wine lovers will get an exclusive for look at the 2026 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction at Caro’s Wine Merchants in Grey Lynn on Tuesday 28 July, ahead of the...
by Charlotte Cowan17 views
eventsnewswines
news2026-06-17
Star Wine List names the best wine lists in the world
The competition is one of the fiercest contests for the sommeliers who represent the talent behind exemplary wine programmes.
by Charlotte Cowan14 views
newson-premisewines
news2026-06-16
Young Viticulturist of the Year 2026 regional winners
The competition provides an opportunity for viticulturists 30 years and under to start making a name for themselves within the industry.
by Charlotte Cowan16 views
newswines
news2026-06-15
Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux
In restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux, plenty of other wines are open, but few bottles of the local product. Why?
by Eric Asimov11 views
winesbordeaux-francefrance
news2026-06-14
Central Otago’s shift to organics shines at national wine awards
According to the 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report, 16% of wineries now hold organic certification.
by Charlotte Cowan13 views
newswines
news2026-06-11
Champagne Bollinger announces new Cellar Master
Émilien Boutillat will be entrusted with preserving and deepening the expression of the style and identity of the House.
by Charlotte Cowan11 views
newswines
news2026-06-09
Sydney sommelier named inaugural Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassador
The programme is designed to strengthen connections between Hawke’s Bay and the Australian wine trade.
by Charlotte Cowan13 views
newson-premisewines
news2026-06-08
Alcohol consumption declines amid excise increases
The Brewers Association is putting Treasury’s own revenue forecasts under the microscope.
by Charlotte Cowan21 views
beersbusinessdrinksnewsoff-premiseon-premise
news2026-06-07
The search is on to find New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers
The list will be a definitive guide to the best professionals working in hospitality and beverages service today.
by Charlotte Cowan10 views
newson-premisewines
news2026-06-05
Celebrities who Owns Wineries – Sting
Sting’s Winery Il Palagio: The Rockstar Who Makes Wine as Revenge He got conned on the day he bought... The post Celebrities who Owns Wineries – Sting appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna21 views
celebrity-winerywine-and-peopleabout-winecelebritywinemakingwinery

Crimson Lane Wine Dinner

Wine on the Go

A Day in The Life

Setting the Standard for Oregon Sparkling Wine

New distribution partner for Blank Canvas

Auckland Sommelier wins MICHELIN Guide Special Award

Finding New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

Virginia Wine Time Wins Birchenall Award for 2026

Inaugural Wairarapa Pinot Noir Selection unveiled

Have We Forgotten Wine’s Place at the Table?

International Wine Challenge announces new global regional structure

Five key trends from DWWA 2026

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Best in Show: Top 50 wines

A 175-Year-Old Shipwreck, Lots of Booze and a Korean Island’s Quest to Survive

Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction heads north for the first time

Star Wine List names the best wine lists in the world

Young Viticulturist of the Year 2026 regional winners

Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux

Central Otago’s shift to organics shines at national wine awards

Champagne Bollinger announces new Cellar Master

Sydney sommelier named inaugural Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassador

Alcohol consumption declines amid excise increases

The search is on to find New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

Celebrities who Owns Wineries – Sting