Category: Wine

With global wine sales stagnating, many wineries are exploring creative strategies to attract visitors and boost sales. A significant number of them are thriving despite the downturn by focusing on direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, which allow them to foster relationships with customers both at the vineyard and online. Here’s a look…

Following a lengthy five-year battle, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names has revoked the designation of To Kalon Creek, granting a significant victory to Constellation Brands, the parent company of Robert Mondavi Winery. This decision was finalized on August 14, 2025, after the agency reversed its 2017 recognition of the…

After unveiling the menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Disney has now released pricing details for most menu items. While some prices are still pending, a notable feature of this year’s festival is the inclusion of a 🧀 symbol next to items that qualify for "Emile’s…

With global wine sales leveling off, many wineries face declining visitor numbers. However, some are bucking this trend by increasing direct sales and drawing consumers back through innovative tourism strategies. Here are five notable trends in wine tourism for 2025 that are helping select wineries thrive. Hot Wine Tourism Trends…

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, once an intern in Traverse City, is set to return to the area as the headlining star of the new Traverse City Food & Wine event from August 20 to 24. Before achieving fame as a popular Food Network host and restaurateur, Florence spent a transformative…

During the last week of August, the Wood, Wine & Blues festival will take place in Storm Lake, Iowa, from August 22 to 24. This event promises a variety of experiences, including beverages, games, art, and live music. This year marks the debut of the Wood, Wine & Blues Beer…

Wine event season is thriving in Sonoma County as the region prepares for its first grape harvest. Check out some exciting upcoming events: Parisian Pop-up Dinner at Jordan WineryOn August 22, from 6-9 p.m., you can enjoy a French-inspired pop-up dinner at Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Healdsburg. Executive chef…

E-40 has celebrated Black Business Month by unveiling his new wine brand, ON1 Infusion Wines. This venture features an array of five fruit-infused Moscato flavors: Peach, Mango, Mixed Berry, Pineapple, and Strawberry, boasting an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 16%. The unique flavors are vinted and bottled in Napa, California,…

Winery executive Pat Roney is embarking on a new venture as he leads a group of investors in the acquisition of Sonoma-based Sojourn Cellars. This deal, which was announced on August 7, includes the Sojourn brand and its inventory, but excludes any vineyards or winemaking facilities. The sale price has…

Frosé, or frozen rosé, has quickly become a summertime favorite, paving the way for an array of delightful wine slushies. Creating your own slushy beverages at home is surprisingly simple—all that’s needed is your favorite wine, some frozen fruit, and a blender. Here are 15 enticing wine slushie recipes to…