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news2026-09-23
How to Structure a Great Holiday Wine Gifting Program That Delivers in 2026
What turns a thoughtful holiday wine gift into a successful program? Clear decisions, early planning, and a repeatable process that protects the winery’s customer experience from the first order through final delivery. In the previous articles in this series, we looked at how corporate gifting can grow a winery’s brand and what a well-rounded holiday gift collection can include. Now it is time to bring […] The post How to Structure a Great Holiday Wine Gifting Program That Delivers in 2026 appeared first on .
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Remembering Pioneering California Winemaker Charles “Chuck” Ortman
September 23, 2026 — Charles Martin “Chuck” Ortman—visionary California winemaker, founder of Meridian Vineyards and influential proponent of barrel-fermented Chardonnay—passed away peacefully on September 16 with his family by his [...]
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McCollum Family Vineyard Opens Its Estate Property to Guests with First Hospitality Experience
New on-site tastings at their 318-acre estate in Carlton offers a relaxed introduction to the McCollums’ estate-grown wines, with four current-release pours and charcuterie-style bites September 23, 2026 (Carlton, OR) [...]
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Compass Box Scotch Whiskymakers Release This Is a 10-Year-Old Whisky
Limited-edition Scotch super blend of three exceptional single malts, each aged exactly 10 years September 23, 2026 (London, UK) — Compass Box, the London-based Scotch whiskymaker known for creating Scotch [...]
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📺2024 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon: A Collaboration
For the fourth consecutive year, I had the privilege of collaborating with the Stags Leap District Winegrowers to create the photography and film for their a...
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Anfiteatro, the Vineyard Where Montefili Began
This Sangiovese vineyard remains at the heart of the company’s vision, with a wine that bears its name and tells its story. Planted in 1975, it is now over fifty [...]
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Andreola: the Many Expressions of Valdobbiadene DOCG, from Vineyard to Table
September 23, 2026 (Farra di Soligo, Italy) — In the heart of the UNESCO-listed hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Andreola has been cultivating a deep connection between wine, landscape and everyday [...]
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Winners Announced in Star Wine List of the Year Netherlands 2026
The Gold Star winners of Star Wine List of the Year Netherlands 2026 were announced in Rotterdam this week, with two awards each for Flore (Amsterdam), Zarzo (Eindhoven) and Restaurant [...]
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Wine Chronicles: The Wine Club Discount Mirage
By Dan Berger
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Avennia Acquires Gramercy Cellars, Uniting Two of Washington State’s Leading Luxury Wine Brands
September 23, 2026 (Walla Walla, WA) — Avennia announced that it has acquired Gramercy Cellars, the Walla Walla winery founded twenty years ago by Master Sommelier Greg Harrington. Gramercy Cellars [...]
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Ina Garten Never Brings Wine to a Party — Here Are the 5 Host Gifts She Recommends Instead
Ina Garten Never Brings Wine to a Party — Here Are the 5 Host Gifts She Recommends Instead
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Grape Spotlight: Kakheti Kisi from the Republic of Georgia
It is valued for its ability to produce both classical European‑style wines and traditional qvevri wines, each expressing the grape’s naturally aromatic profile, moderate acidity, and textural depth. Here growers value the grape for its moderate acidity, aromatic potential, and adaptability to both traditional qvevri and modern European‑style winemaking.
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📺The Wine Industry Is Tearing Itself Out of the Ground
Global wine consumption just fell to its lowest level in more than 60 years. Vineyards are being torn out of the ground, harvests left to rot on the vine, an...
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CAWG to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference — October 8
Growers to Deliver Statewide Insights on the 2026 Winegrape Harvest September 22, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) will host its 2nd annual virtual Post-Harvest [...]
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Alexander Valley Wine Week Is Underway with Harvest Experiences, Vintner Pourings and Insider Access to Sonoma County Wine Country
Wine Week continues through September 27 with special winery experiences and Vintner Pourings throughout the Healdsburg area. September 22, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Alexander Valley Wine Week is officially underway, [...]
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Diageo names Joanne Wilson as CFO as drinks giant accelerates transformation plan
Sir Dave Lewis, Chief Executive, Diageo said: “It is a real pleasure working with Nik and I would like to thank him for his support to me and his significant contribution to Diageo. Lewis added: “Joanne is a very experienced CFO and commercial leader who will ensure we accelerate the turnaround of Diageo, having already delivered extensive transformations in her previous companies.
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Wine investment: ‘A great time to be a Champagne buyer’
Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com , having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print. He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media. Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills. Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.
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Lambrusco, Reconsidered (VentiVenti Recent Releases)
Lambrusco has a pretty well-established reputation, right? Exuberant, refreshing, fun, sometimes boring (truth hurts, people, truth hurts). But what happens when you take those qualities and apply a little more patience and ambition? I got to explore that question in June, when I sat down (virtually) with brothers Riccardo and Andrea Razzaboni of VentiVenti for […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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New Zealand wine exports rise despite global stagnation
New Zealand wine exports rise despite global stagnation
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📺What does it take to be a MASTER of WINE???
I have been officially been accepted into the Master of Wine Study Programme... 📖 Get YOUR Guide: A $9 Wine that Tastes like $30 | 14 Gems $20 and Under: ht...
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🎧Episode 225: What’s Really Going On with Restaurant Wine Pricing?
Wine director Michael Laudenslager and importer Peter Andrews join the Wine Enthusiast Podcast to discuss how restaurant wine pricing became so expensive. Read more at https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/wine-enthusiast-podcast/restaurant-wine-pricing/ Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more episodes, check out our website: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/wine-enthusiast-podcast/ Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast
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Ep 621: The Rías Baixas D.O. of Spain – The Albariño Capital of the World
This week I cover the many facets of Rías Baixas, an historic yet very new wine region. Rías Baixas is a fascinating but small Denominacíon de Origen (DO) in the far northwest corner of Spain. This is the Galicia region, which is so very different from the image most of us conjure when thinking about rural Spain. There is no dry, vast plateau, nor sandy colored buildings popping out of the landscape, rather this region faces the Atlantic Ocean and is replete with rivers and lots of rain, so it is lush, craggy, and more like Ireland than Priorat in its appearance. Rías Baixas means "low estuaries" in Galician; rías are the fjord-like inlets carved by winding rivers along Galicia's Atlantic coast. They are the defining feature of the region's geography. In this cool and changeable climate, Albariño is the star grape. In this show, I talk about the quirks of this region -- it's oldness...and newness. It's amazing concentration of female winemakers, vignerons, and business owners, and the
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Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese
2015 Amador Cellars Sangiovese ($32) The 2015 Amador Cellars Sangiovese is an estate-bottled California red wine produced by Amador Cellars, a family-owned winery located in Plymouth, California. And, if you haven’t noticed over the years, one of my favorite wineries. I picked this one up at the winery a few years ago and have been waiting for the right opportunity to open it. Established in 2004 by the Long family, the estate operates a production facility and an underground-style barrel room in the Sierra Foothills. The fruit for this particular 2015 vintage was harvested from the winery's Ottimista Vineyards, located in the Shenandoah Valley AVA. Fermentation uses isolated yeasts. Following the primary fermentation process, the wine is moved into oak barrels to undergo 18 months of aging. The 2015 Amador Cellars Sangiovese is a medium garnet color, showing its 11-year age. The wine has soft aromas of red fruits, herbs and notes from the oak aging. On the palate, this medium-bodied w
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How are modern whisky makers using blending to capture emotions and experiences?
Introduction How does smoking whisky grains with elephant dung translate into flavours like raspberry and sandalwood? What does the saying “you can’t turn a donkey into a racehorse” reveal about making great whisky? How are modern whisky makers using blending to capture emotions and experiences? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Kristiane Westray. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of Kristiane Westray’s terrific book, Savour. How to Win To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let […]
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How to Structure a Great Holiday Wine Gifting Program That Delivers in 2026

Remembering Pioneering California Winemaker Charles “Chuck” Ortman

McCollum Family Vineyard Opens Its Estate Property to Guests with First Hospitality Experience

Compass Box Scotch Whiskymakers Release This Is a 10-Year-Old Whisky

📺2024 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon: A Collaboration

Anfiteatro, the Vineyard Where Montefili Began

Andreola: the Many Expressions of Valdobbiadene DOCG, from Vineyard to Table

Winners Announced in Star Wine List of the Year Netherlands 2026

Wine Chronicles: The Wine Club Discount Mirage

Avennia Acquires Gramercy Cellars, Uniting Two of Washington State’s Leading Luxury Wine Brands

Ina Garten Never Brings Wine to a Party — Here Are the 5 Host Gifts She Recommends Instead

Grape Spotlight: Kakheti Kisi from the Republic of Georgia

📺The Wine Industry Is Tearing Itself Out of the Ground

CAWG to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference — October 8

Alexander Valley Wine Week Is Underway with Harvest Experiences, Vintner Pourings and Insider Access to Sonoma County Wine Country

Diageo names Joanne Wilson as CFO as drinks giant accelerates transformation plan

Wine investment: ‘A great time to be a Champagne buyer’

Lambrusco, Reconsidered (VentiVenti Recent Releases)

New Zealand wine exports rise despite global stagnation

📺What does it take to be a MASTER of WINE???

🎧Episode 225: What’s Really Going On with Restaurant Wine Pricing?

Ep 621: The Rías Baixas D.O. of Spain – The Albariño Capital of the World

Behind the Cork™ - Amador Cellars Sangiovese

How are modern whisky makers using blending to capture emotions and experiences?