Category: Wine

Orange wine, often celebrated for its ancient methods reminiscent of Georgian winemaking, has evolved from a genuine appreciation of low-intervention techniques into what some critics describe as an increasingly cult-like following. Advocates claim it embodies an authentic expression of terroir, yet this enthusiasm has generated a growing disillusionment among others…

In an exciting preview of the upcoming season seven of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, the beloved chef will be joined by the talented Tina Fey. The episode showcases the duo enjoying wine and laughter while preparing dishes like Breakfast Panna Cotta and Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce….

Sam Sebastiani, a prominent figure in California’s wine industry, passed away on October 9 at the age of 84 in his Sonoma home, following an eight-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on November 19, 1940, Sam was the grandson of Samuele Sebastiani, who founded Sebastiani Vineyards in 1904, a winery…

After a brief stay in Brooklyn, the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is returning to Manhattan this week, with hopes of revitalizing the struggling South Street Seaport. Celebrating its 18th year, the festival will take place from Wednesday to Sunday, featuring renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten as the…

Penfolds’ owner, Treasury Wine Estates, has announced that it is withdrawing its full-year profit guidance and halting a $200 million share buyback due to disappointing sales figures for its Penfolds brand in China. Additionally, the company is facing complications related to a distributor transition in California. This warning coincides with…

DEAR MISS MANNERS: While on a group tour abroad, I invited three companions to share a bottle of wine with me, which they accepted. None of us abstained from alcohol. As the waiter began to serve, one lady opted for a soda instead. Should I have borne the cost of…

The owners of Pirouette Cafe & Wine Shop, a small wine bar and restaurant in Ballston, have announced they will be closing after struggling with rising operational costs and declining sales. Their last day of service is set for Saturday, October 18. Jackie and Philippe Loustaunau, the cafe’s owners, communicated…

The woman accused of poisoning the father of her child by pouring antifreeze into his wine was granted bond during a court hearing in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Kristen Hogan, 33, was arrested after confessing to pouring ethylene glycol into a bottle of wine, intending to make the victim ill as retribution…

An acclaimed wine and spirits shop in Boston’s South End, The Urban Grape, has announced its closure effective immediately following a default on loans. The store’s owners, TJ and Hadley Douglas, posted on social media that they couldn’t negotiate an agreement with their lender, Cambridge Savings Bank, related to their…

Culver City-based Steric, a company focused on beverage technology, has successfully secured $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative electromagnetic process that improves the flavor and consistency of wine and spirits without using additives or filtration. The funding round was led by a private equity group, bringing on…