This year marks a significant milestone for American wine enthusiasts as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Judgment of Paris wine competition. Launched in 1976, this event featured a blind tasting held in Paris where top wines from California faced off against esteemed French counterparts. The results stunned…

Canned wines, once considered an inferior choice for serious wine drinkers, are experiencing a remarkable transformation, attracting attention even amid a global downturn in wine sales. The U.S. market for canned wines and other ready-to-drink beverages has seen a consistent annual growth of approximately 14% since 2019. This shift is…

A delicious showcase of the region’s finest wines and culinary talent, the North Coast Wine & Food Festival is set to return to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa on Saturday, June 13. This festival, highlighted by gold and double gold-winning wines from the 2026 North…

Robert “Bob” Fraser, a prominent figure in the North Coast wine community, passed away on May 13 at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest. Fraser, beloved for his warmth and humor, shaped the careers of many wine professionals during his four-decade career. He was vital in developing Santa…

Wednesday afternoons at University Wine Company buzz with activity as Mahjong players gather at carefully arranged tables, sipping wine while overlooking the picturesque landscape of rolling hills and grapevines. However, this spring has posed challenges, with frost damaging early vine growth. Winemaker Jeff Proch remains unfazed, accepting that "you can’t…

According to a recent report, patrons are significantly changing their wine ordering habits in restaurants. Instead of ordering a bottle of wine to share among the table, consumers now prefer selecting individual drinks. Liberty Wines, a UK distributor, indicated that this shift reflects a broader trend toward healthier living and…