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news2026-08-07
Last-Minute Comporta: Book Your Summer Getaway
The "Hamptons of Portugal" If you're still weighing up a summer escape, Comporta, Portugal, deserves a spot at the top of your list, and the window to book is closing fast. With just weeks left before the season winds down, both August and September still offer a chance to experience this stretch of the Alentejo coast, each with a slightly different rhythm.
by consultantwintp17@gmail.com (Alexandra Monteiro)5 views
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Experience the Swiss Grape Harvest: A Hands-On Journey Through the Vineyards
Experience the Swiss grape harvest first-hand. Join local winegrowers, harvest by hand and discover one of Switzerland's most authentic wine tourism experiences. The post Experience the Swiss Grape Harvest: A Hands-On Journey Through the Vineyards appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Lucille MESOT18 views
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news2026-08-07
I Paid $66 for a Cocktail at Hanover Bar in London. Here’s What I Got.
The post I Paid $66 for a Cocktail at Hanover Bar in London. Here’s What I Got. appeared first on Social Sips .
by Nicole MacKay10 views
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news2026-08-07
At the Risk of Torturing a Metaphor, The Herd May Be Turning on Neo Prohibitionism
...and how to motivate the steers to chase the heifer.
by Editor8 views
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news2026-08-07
🎧322: Managing Spotted Lanternfly with Biological Control
322: Managing Spotted Lanternfly with Biological Control Biological control is emerging as one of the most promising tools against spotted lanternfly. Anne Johnson, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of...
by Editor11 views
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news2026-08-07
Trad, Rad, Bad and Mad
Reviews! – Abacela, Caprio Cellars, Wautoma Springs + Wine of the Week
by Editor9 views
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news2026-08-06
Why this hungry California wine company is betting on the world’s most polarizing grape
WarRoom Cellars buys distressed wine brands. Its acquisition of Pacific Rim, which focuses on Riesling, is the company’s biggest gamble yet.
by Editor6 views
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news2026-08-06
UC Davis students create and sell small-batch wines to support winemaking program
UC Davis students are learning the art of winemaking through the Hilgard 631 program, where they create small-batch wines that are now available for public purchase to support the program.
by Editor7 views
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news2026-08-06
🎧📺Dunham Cellars John Blair Vino Lingo Video
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Blair, President & Partner, Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the term “Shiner”. Learn m...
by Editor10 views
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news2026-08-06
Not WALL-E Unless We Allow It, Said She
This is a “How wine companies can reduce their carbon footprint when using the internet” story. It’s a passion of mine to find ways to save the earth. Actually, in July of 1995, I wrote an unusual story for the time. It wasn’t about “Cabs,” it was about “Cats.” I would tell people about my […] The post Not WALL-E Unless We Allow It, Said She first appeared on Wine Blog .
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news2026-08-06
Chehalem Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Review
Harmonious, refreshing and lip-smacking, we review the Chehalem Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé. This rosé is made from 100% Pinot ... Read more
by Jon Thorsen17 views
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news2026-08-06
Afternoon Brief, August 6
Is the Wine Crisis Just Another Phase?: In her three years as president of one of the leading U.S. wine marketing research groups, Liz Thach has seen plenty of industry dips. But, as she ends her tenure as president of the Wine Market Council, she sees reasons to expect those slumps to turn around...
by Editor14 views
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news2026-08-06
SPECIAL REPORT: Finger Lakes Wine Producers Persevere Despite Hardships
SPECIAL REPORT: Finger Lakes Wine Producers Persevere Despite Hardships
by Editor6 views
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news2026-08-06
🎧📺Defining Success as the #1 Bar in the World: Handshake Speakeasy | The Buildout
Handshake Speakeasy seems to be everywhere these days, from starring in commercials for 1800 Tequila to being named the number one bar in the world. For anyo...
by Editor12 views
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news2026-08-06
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
by Editor7 views
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news2026-08-06
Johnson Brothers Announces Expanded Partnership with William Grant & Sons Across the Midwest
August 6, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, today announced the expansion of its partnership with William Grant & Sons, [...]
by Press Release17 views
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news2026-08-06
Merry’s Irish Cream Liqueur Unveils Elegant New Bottle Design
Most-Awarded Irish Cream Lineup Debuts Refreshed Packaging While Offering a First Look at New Dubai Chocolate Innovation Arriving This Fall August 6, 2026 (Co. Tipperary, IE) — Merry’s Irish Cream [...]
by Press Release16 views
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Stereograph
Sally Blum makes some beautiful wines for Stereograph. Some great wines out of Napa, Stereograph is a collaboration between winemaker Sally Johnson Blum and her husband Max. They are part of SJB Winemaking, a full-service winemaking firm providing winemaking services for a number of small brands both in Napa Valley and and outside of the valley. Sally makes the wines while Max creates the labels and packaging. Sally has a Master’s in Winemaking from UC Davis formerly working at St. Francis Winery for 8 years before moving to Pride Vineyards winemaker for 15 years. She makes some beautiful wines for The Walls in Washington State. I love her new wines. Check out the amazing 2025 Stereograph Semillon (OB, 94) which is hugely complex and beautifully-textured stuff. Learn more at https://www.stereographwines.com/ and here are my reviews of the new Stereograph Wines. 2025 Stereograph Fiano- A dense and hedy bottling, the 2025 Stereograph Fiano offers rich melon and kiwi flavors alongside its
by Owen Bargreen2 views
news2026-08-06
California Wineries Mobilize Online as Second Annual “Family Winemakers Month” Officially Kicks Off
August 6, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — Today marks the official start of the second annual Family Winemakers Month, prompting independent, family-owned wineries across California to launch a coordinated digital movement. [...]
by Press Release20 views
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news2026-08-06
📺Is Natural Wine Actually Worth the Risk?
Cloudy, fizzy, a little bit sour, and somehow the most argued-over stuff on any wine list. You've seen the word plastered everywhere and probably wondered if...
by Editor6 views
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vinSUITE Announces 2026 Wine Club Symposium, a Free Event Built to Strengthen the Wine Club Community
Hosted by vinSUITE, the free two-day event brings specialists from across the wine industry together to answer one question: what’s working for wine clubs right now. August 6, 2026 (Napa, [...]
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The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Recipients of Its 2026 Founders Fund Grants
August 6, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — The Duckhorn Portfolio (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”) announced today the six recipients of their 2026 Founders Fund Grants. Established in 2020, The Duckhorn [...]
by Press Release16 views
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Napa Valley’s Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winery Co-Founder Publishes the Empty Center: Permission, Connection, and What We Build When the Future Is Uncertain
The co-founder of three Napa wineries and three-time cancer survivor has put into words the ethos behind his 100-point cult labels: mortality as fuel to live fully and lift others. [...]
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New Wine Market Council Study Unlocks the Future of Wine Communication Across Generations
New national study identifies the messages, media channels, and emotional connections that resonate with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. August 6, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Wine Market [...]
by Press Release26 views
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Last-Minute Comporta: Book Your Summer Getaway

Experience the Swiss Grape Harvest: A Hands-On Journey Through the Vineyards

I Paid $66 for a Cocktail at Hanover Bar in London. Here’s What I Got.

At the Risk of Torturing a Metaphor, The Herd May Be Turning on Neo Prohibitionism

🎧322: Managing Spotted Lanternfly with Biological Control

Trad, Rad, Bad and Mad

Why this hungry California wine company is betting on the world’s most polarizing grape

UC Davis students create and sell small-batch wines to support winemaking program

🎧📺Dunham Cellars John Blair Vino Lingo Video

Not WALL-E Unless We Allow It, Said She

Chehalem Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Review

Afternoon Brief, August 6

SPECIAL REPORT: Finger Lakes Wine Producers Persevere Despite Hardships

🎧📺Defining Success as the #1 Bar in the World: Handshake Speakeasy | The Buildout

People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows

Johnson Brothers Announces Expanded Partnership with William Grant & Sons Across the Midwest

Merry’s Irish Cream Liqueur Unveils Elegant New Bottle Design

Stereograph

California Wineries Mobilize Online as Second Annual “Family Winemakers Month” Officially Kicks Off

📺Is Natural Wine Actually Worth the Risk?

vinSUITE Announces 2026 Wine Club Symposium, a Free Event Built to Strengthen the Wine Club Community

The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Recipients of Its 2026 Founders Fund Grants

Napa Valley’s Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winery Co-Founder Publishes the Empty Center: Permission, Connection, and What We Build When the Future Is Uncertain

New Wine Market Council Study Unlocks the Future of Wine Communication Across Generations