Category: Wine

The wine assortment at Costco features a range of hits, from the sought-after $40k cases of Romanée-Conti to the affordable $13 boxed Kirkland brand wines. However, like any collection, it does have its downsides. In a review of 23 popular wines to buy at Costco, Tasting Table’s taste testers identified…

The Wine Country Harvest Festival in North East is expanding once again. This year, thanks to zoning changes, festival organizers can now permit wine drinking in Heard Park, which features tents for seating where attendees can savor food from local food trucks. This setup also creates a larger space for…

A pour is a pour is a pour, except when it’s not. When it comes to wine, each type of bottle and the different kinds of wine you’re pouring determine how many glasses of wine you’ll get from a single bottle. Most standard wine bottles contain 750 milliliters of wine,…

The local tourism council’s survey indicated visitor numbers in 2023 nearly matched those seen before the pandemic, with a notable increase in younger and more diverse guests. Last year, over 3.7 million people visited America’s top wine region, as shown by a recent economic analysis. This trend towards younger and…

Shari Gherman has successfully merged her passion for fine wine with philanthropy. As the president and co-founder of the American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC) for over 18 years, she has not only championed the pursuit of premier wines but also raised more than $1 million for various charitable causes, including…

Steve Jacobson achieves a remarkable feat with his third consecutive victory at the Wine Spectator‘s annual reader video contest, attaining “Hall of Fame” status with his latest entry. For the 2024 competition, Jacobson once again secured the top spot with his entry, “I Just Want a Zinfandel“, a creative parody…

A rapidly expanding startup based in Southern California with connections to the North Coast is seizing the challenges faced by the wine industry to aggressively acquire and revitalize direct-to-consumer brands and platforms. The founders aim to overhaul how the wine industry manages DTC operations through their innovative approach. Launched just…

In lieu of journeying to Napa Valley or Valle De Guadalupe, where crowds and costs escalate, consider staying local during the harvest season to indulge in a plethora of wines from California and Mexico. Two upcoming wine festivals will spotlight these fruitful regions. On November 8 and 9, make your…

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is designated as the venue for various activities during the upcoming Del Mar Food and Wine Festival. This second installment of the festival includes a series of events that will culminate with the Grand Tasting at the Surf Sports Park in Del Mar on…

Despite their similar pink hues, blush wine and rosé are distinctly different beverages. These differences are attributed to their production methods, origins, and pricing. Rosé is primarily produced using red grapes such as grenache, pinot noir, sangiovese, and sometimes blends that may include mourvèdre or cinsault. The grapes are pressed…