Category: Wine

Healdsburg is set to kick off the 2026 International White Wine Festival with a series of preview tastings featuring Anderson Valley winemakers. These events will take place from mid-January until February 6, hosted by the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association in collaboration with Stay Healdsburg. The tastings will bring spotlight on…

France’s renowned wine regions experienced a warm July last year, but a significant challenge emerged for organic grape growers. On July 15, 2025, the national health agency ANSES (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire) revoked the market authorization for 19 copper-based fungicides used to combat downy mildew. As of January 15,…

If you have an opened bottle of wine and are wondering if it’s still good to drink, it’s important to understand that while it may not make you sick, its taste can deteriorate significantly over time. Wine exposed to air for an extended period loses its bright flavors and aromas,…

Archaeologists have uncovered insights into the taste preferences of ancient Romans regarding their prized beverage, wine. Through comparative analysis of ancient dolia—clay containers used for winemaking in Roman times—researchers Dimitri Van Limbergen from Ghent University and Paulina Komar from the University of Warsaw have shed light on how wine was…

Young Australian comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh recently touched down in Fort Lauderdale to launch their show, "In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience," at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Escaping the sweltering heat of their hometown Melbourne, where temperatures exceeded 110 degrees, they found hilarity…

Wine consumption in the European Union (EU) is projected to continue declining, influenced by changing drinking habits and health concerns. According to the EU’s Agricultural Outlook 2025-35, the average wine consumption is expected to decrease by 0.9% annually until 2035, resulting in a per capita intake of about 19.3 liters—down…

For restaurateurs Joshua Pinsky and Chase Sinzer, the new establishment, Stars, embodies a "wine-first" concept that caters to their guests’ desires. Located in New York’s East Village, this intimate venue accommodates just 12 seats and features a remarkable wine list with over 1,000 bottles. Sinzer explained that their first establishments,…

Arnaldo Caprai, a renowned figure in the wine industry, passed away on January 4 at the age of 92. He was celebrated for his significant contributions to revitalizing the nearly extinct Sagrantino grape, a historic variety native to Umbria, Italy. Caprai began his journey in wine after a successful career…

A recent California law aims to revive the struggling wine industry by allowing wineries to host tastings and events directly in their vineyards. Assembly Bill 720, which took effect on January 1, 2026, permits California wine producers to organize up to 36 tasting events a year at their estate vineyards….

Lead actress Fleur Geffrier recently joined James Molesworth on Wine Spectator‘s Straight Talk podcast to discuss her role in the Emmy-winning Apple TV series Drops of God. This series has gained significant acclaim for its unique premise centered around the world’s rarest wines, winning the International Emmy Award for Best…