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news2026-09-19
Orr Wines
Great photo of Erica Orr. It is my pleasure to share the beautiful wines of Erica Orr. One of the amazing talents in Washington wine, Erica Orr has long been at the helm at Baer. Many years back she sought to re-create some of the Washington wines of yesteryear in crafting top class Chenin Blanc. This was a major hit for the consumer and somms alike. Erica Orr has a gorgeous new lineup. She makes one of the best Chenin Blanc wines in Washington. The 2025 Orr Wines Chenin Blanc (OB, 93) has amazing texture and flavor range. Learn more about these great wines at orrwines.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Erica Orr. 2025 Orr Wines Chenin Blanc- One of the great wines of its kind, the 2025 Orr Wines Chenin Blanc offers a seamless texture on the approach. Loaded with cashew and melon fruits, with lovely damp earthy nuances, this is drinking marvelously right now. Don’t serve too cold! Drink 2026-2033- 93 2024 Orr Wines ‘Salumeria’ Red Wine - The outstanding 2024 ‘Salumeria’ is
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Semillon
Sémillon 🥂 Photo by Alison Parks-Whitfield on Wikimedia Commons Sémillon ( seh-mee-yohn ) is a yellow-skinned grape native to Bordeaux, France, where it has been grown for hundreds of years. The name likely comes from the local pronunciation of Saint-Émilion (san-tay meel-yohn). By the 1800s, the grape traveled to South Africa and Australia, where it quickly became a major crop. France remains the top producer. Australia’s Hunter Valley is another major region, famous for crisp, single-variety Semillon. You can also find this grape in Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, and the United States, mostly in California and Washington. Sémillon wine has aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, green apple, and pear. Sweeter versions, or those from warmer climates, taste like honey, apricot, peach, and mango. If aged in oak barrels, the wine takes on flavors of vanilla and toasted bread. Sémillon is also used in creating sweet dessert wines through a helpful fungus called noble rot. This fungus
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news2026-09-18
Wine Drinkers Want Transparency in Sustainability and New York is Happy to Oblige
Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves' work frequently appears in Wine Enthusiast, Wine Searcher, Wine Industry Advisor, Liquor.com and many other...
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The Future of Wine Education is in Good Hands
Can credentialing be more than proof a person can complete a course of study?
by Editor12 views
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INSIDER DEAL! 97-Point Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Grenache 70% OFF
Save an incredible $48 a bottle on the Bulk Buy Rated 2022 Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Grenache – all ... Read more
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📺Cliffs, Volcanoes, Altitude: 6 Wines Blind
Some people plant grapes on active volcanoes. Some farm slopes so steep they can't use a tractor. Some jam so many vines into a hectare you have to sidestep ...
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📺New York Wines Export Program | Canada Market Overview 2026–27
Andrea Backstrom and Melissa Stunden of a.m.c.c. break down the Canadian market for New York wineries - how key provinces differ, and what's ahead in 2026–27...
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Afternoon Brief, September 18
‘HyperBird’ Spots Grape Diseases Before They’re Visible: Cutting-edge technology could save vineyard owners billions...
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A Riotous Takedown of the Social Media Era
In Black Odesa, Peter Stafford-Bow lampoons influencer culture, and more!
by Editor7 views
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news2026-09-18
📺Crooked Barn Vineyards : The Story
It's a partnership. It's love at first sight. It's a story of ambition, following dreams, and taking care of the land.At Crooked Barn Vineyards, we're smal...
by Editor16 views
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The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine
The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine
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Meadowood Napa Valley Upholds Three Michelin Keys in the 2026 Awards
Reflecting the estate hotel’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in California’s wine country, Meadowood Napa Valley retains Three MICHELIN Keys. September 18, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Meadowood Napa Valley [...]
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📺Inside the Winemaking at Tablas Creek • Paso Robles • Wine Bros Uncorked
Inside the Winemaking at Tablas Creek • Paso Robles • Wine Bros Uncorked📄 DESCRIPTIONWhat really happens between the vineyard and the bottle? Go behind the ...
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Michelin Honors Vision of Pioneering Winemaker Susana Balbo and Daughter Ana Lovaglio with Inaugural Star at LaVidA Restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina, Osadía de Crear Maintains Green Star & Michelin Recommendation in the 2026 Guide
September 18, 2026 (Mendoza, Argentina) — Argentina’s first female winemaker and celebrated “Queen of Torrontés,” Susana Balbo, alongside her daughter, Ana Lovaglio, mark a new milestone in their evolution into [...]
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The power generation: What Gen Z really wants from F&B
Wellness, global flavours and moderation: unpack the trends, values and contradictions shaping Gen Z food and drink choices
by Editor5 views
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World Winery Map Digitizes 4.3 Million Vineyards and Their Terroir Data Amid Climate Change
September 18, 2026 (UMAG, Croatia) — As climate change rapidly redraws the historical boundaries of global viticulture, satellite topographical measurements and climate indices are now freely accessible on the most [...]
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WSET Celebrates Global Excellence in Drinks Education
Winners announced in inaugural Excellence in Education Awards September 18, 2026 (London, UK) — From record-breaking sake education campaigns in Japan to transforming access to qualifications in South Africa, WSET, [...]
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Guala Closures Takes Alusnap to the Next Level with Enhanced Brand Protection
The product combines its established closure architecture with new aesthetic possibilities and enhanced tamper-evident technologies designed to address the evolving threat of counterfeiting in premium spirits. September 18, 2026 (Milan, [...]
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📺2026 Come Over October
..Subscribe to the best newsletter on wine, WineSpeed https://www.karenmacneil.com/winespeed/ ..Check out more about Karen MacNeil by visiting her website ht...
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Vietnam’s younger drinkers are driving wine forward
Vietnam’s younger drinkers are driving wine forward
by Editor6 views
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Outshinery Study Finds the Wine That Costs Three Times More Gets the Same Photograph
The study measured 189 wine storefronts and 11,111 wines in September 2026, and found 82% of wine listings carry exactly one photograph. VANCOUVER, BC, September 17, 2026 – Outshinery has published [...]
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World Winery Map Digitizes 4.3 Million Vineyards and Their Terroir Data Amid Climate Change
UMAG, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As climate change rapidly redraws the historical boundaries of global viticulture, satellite topographical measurements and climate indices are now freely accessible on the most comprehensive wine map in history. WorldWineryMap.com has...
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📺Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus (GINV): What do we know?
Grapevine berry inner necrosis virus (GINV) has recently been detected for the first time in Australia, across table grape, wine grape, and rootstock varieti...
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South Australia throws $109m lifeline to struggling wine sector
South Australia throws $109m lifeline to struggling wine sector
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Orr Wines

A Tour of Wine Grapes: Semillon

Wine Drinkers Want Transparency in Sustainability and New York is Happy to Oblige

The Future of Wine Education is in Good Hands

INSIDER DEAL! 97-Point Tooth & Nail Amor Fati Grenache 70% OFF

📺Cliffs, Volcanoes, Altitude: 6 Wines Blind

📺New York Wines Export Program | Canada Market Overview 2026–27

Afternoon Brief, September 18

A Riotous Takedown of the Social Media Era

📺Crooked Barn Vineyards : The Story

The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine

Meadowood Napa Valley Upholds Three Michelin Keys in the 2026 Awards

📺Inside the Winemaking at Tablas Creek • Paso Robles • Wine Bros Uncorked

Michelin Honors Vision of Pioneering Winemaker Susana Balbo and Daughter Ana Lovaglio with Inaugural Star at LaVidA Restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina, Osadía de Crear Maintains Green Star & Michelin Recommendation in the 2026 Guide

The power generation: What Gen Z really wants from F&B

World Winery Map Digitizes 4.3 Million Vineyards and Their Terroir Data Amid Climate Change

WSET Celebrates Global Excellence in Drinks Education

Guala Closures Takes Alusnap to the Next Level with Enhanced Brand Protection

📺2026 Come Over October

Vietnam’s younger drinkers are driving wine forward

Outshinery Study Finds the Wine That Costs Three Times More Gets the Same Photograph

World Winery Map Digitizes 4.3 Million Vineyards and Their Terroir Data Amid Climate Change

📺Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus (GINV): What do we know?

South Australia throws $109m lifeline to struggling wine sector