Category: Wine

Cabernet grapes from all four of Abreu’s Napa vineyards will go into a new brand for Trinchero’s luxury portfolio Wine Spectator has learned that famed Napa grapegrower David Abreu and Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) have agreed to partner on a new wine brand in the TFE portfolio using grapes grown…

During his time off, Derrick Westbrook, a wine director and sommelier based in Chicago previously associated with the Michelin-starred Elizabeth in Lincoln Square, could be anticipated to relax in equally opulent locations. Having spent several years on restaurant floors, Westbrook confesses to relishing the privilege of being a customer at…

A Stanford report connects long COVID to heightened sensitivity to alcohol, including exacerbated headaches and hangovers, however, the exact reasons are still being investigated. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has moved beyond its worldwide crisis point, there are many people, including some wine connoisseurs, who are still feeling its impact….

In a new bill, ready-to-drink pre-packaged cocktails could not exceed 8% ABV to be sold alongside beer and wine in the state of Alabama. (Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com) MONTGOMERY — Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, reintroduced a bill recently that would permit the sale of ready-to-drink mixed spirits wherever beer and…

Great wines always make special occasions even more special. That’s why I often recommend several great wines worth splurging on for the holidays every December. But why wait until then to break out a great wine? There are so many special occasions between now and then. This month, there’s Easter….

All the growth in American production is now in other states. Maybe the key to counteracting the industry’s slump is there too. Wineries need to be closer to where consumers live. A pleasant way to while away a few minutes (or hours if you’re really into it) is to visit…

Seaswept is a new Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio wine blend that boasts an 11.5 percent ABV. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio seem like two varietals that should have always hooked up and gotten together. And now, they have, in Seaswept, an exciting new wine blend from Josh Cellars. “We…

Old grape vine in Rioja, Spain The trembling small hands of the young girl clenched the stem of an infant Tempranillo grape vine as her grandmother filled the hole with soil to establish it. This planting process was a generational ritual, passed from grandmother to granddaughter. The child admired her…

Host James Molesworth interviews the founder of Massican Wines about selling his brand to Gallo, the promise of Pinot Grigio and much more. Plus, Dr. Vinny is back! Or is she? Winemaker Dan Petroski made headlines when he sold his boutique California white wine brand Massican to Gallo late last…

The unveiling of a local wine bar and retailer boasts a catalogue specifically influenced by Spanish and Californian wines. Additionally, Jean-George Vongerichten inaugurates his newest eatery while Anto Korean Steak House in Manhattan introduces a brand-new chef’s counter. The masterminds: The novel establishment, Finca Wine, located in San Diego serves…