Wine Healdsburg Wine Academy Joins Forces with Commonwealth Wine School: A New Era in Wine Education Chris Lehoux, September 12, 2026 The Odyssey Wine Academy in Sonoma County, which marked its place as the area’s first in-person Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certification school, has announced its merger with the Commonwealth Wine School, a renowned educational provider based in Massachusetts. Established in 2022 by Julie Rothberg, the Odyssey Wine Academy… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: Cultivating the Beauty of The Shire Chris Lehoux, September 12, 2026 A vibrant view of the home vineyard at William Downie’s Guendulain Farm can be seen in the Gippsland sub-region of Victoria, Australia. This area, referred to locally as The Baw Baw Shire, is where Downie diligently cultivates Pinot Noir despite the challenging conditions. The term "Baw Baw" originates from the… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating 25 Years: The Transformation of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest from Muddy Beginnings to 15,000 Guests Chris Lehoux, September 11, 2026 The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival has come a long way since its debut 25 years ago in a muddy field at Greig Farm in Red Hook. Founder Michael Babcock reminisces about that inaugural year when heavy rain left attendees ankle-deep in mud, yet they still enjoyed the experience… Continue Reading
Wine Why Fine Wine is Losing the Luxury Battle: A Deep Dive into Changing Consumer Preferences Chris Lehoux, September 10, 2026 Somewhere on a villa terrace in the Mediterranean, a well-off thirty-two-year-old man chooses to order expensive luxury drinks instead of fine wine. Despite his ability to afford both the wine and the extravagant yacht he is on, he opts for cocktails and mass-produced rosé over Bordeaux, demonstrating a shift in… Continue Reading
Wine Reviews This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for September 6, 2026 Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2026 Hello and welcome to this week’s collection of intriguing wine stories from around the web. As I sift through the latest articles, I’ve highlighted selections that I believe are worthy of your attention. Standing Up for Cabernet SauvignonEric Asimov champions the often-overlooked Cabernet Sauvignon in his latest piece. To shelve… Continue Reading
Wine A Taste of Time: Comparing 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon to Modern Wines Chris Lehoux, September 9, 2026 We approached the tasting of a 1969 cabernet sauvignon with skepticism, aware that many wines from that era tended to be lackluster at best. However, to our surprise, the 1969 Robert Mondavi cabernet sauvignon proved to be a radiant example of vitality. It exhibited elegance reminiscent of Burgundian wines, with… Continue Reading
Wine The Irish Monk Who Laid the Foundations of Germany’s Wine Industry Chris Lehoux, September 8, 2026 Long before Germany became known for its Riesling, an Irish monk named Saint Disibod is credited with starting the country’s winemaking tradition. Legend has it that around 7th century, he drove his walking staff into a hillside along the Nahe River, prompting grapes to spring forth. This lore endures today… Continue Reading
Bernard Baudry Exploring Napa’s Singular Love Affair with the Loire Valley: A Wine Journey Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2026 In 1996, John Skupny and his wife Tracey ventured into the Napa wine scene with a bold move: they launched a wine label named Lang & Reed, focusing exclusively on Cabernet Franc. The name, derived from the middle names of their two sons, reflects their personal connection to the venture…. Continue Reading
Wine Carpe Wine: Embracing the Elegance Beyond the Stein Chris Lehoux, September 7, 2026 It’s Oktoberfest season in the valley, and while many will raise a stein of German beer, there’s another side to Germany worth celebrating: its wines. Unfortunately, this year’s Oktoberfest events in Beaver Creek, Vail, and Gypsum won’t feature German wines, but for those who prefer wine over beer, there are… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating 50 Years of Change: Resorts World Sentosa Hosts Global Blind Tasting to Honor the Judgment of Paris Chris Lehoux, September 6, 2026 Fifty years after the transformative Judgment of Paris changed the wine world, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in Singapore will host the Judgement of Singapore, an international blind tasting. This event is set for October 2-4, 2026, during Singapore Wine Week, where a panel of judges will assess 24 wines—12 Chardonnays… Continue Reading