Category: Wine

Over the past weekend, the Sonoma County Wine Celebration successfully raised nearly $1 million for local charities, primarily focused on children’s literacy. Although this year’s total marked a decrease from last year’s $1.6 million, it was expected due to the reduction of live auction lots, which were halved to streamline…

Under the cover of darkness, workers in the Alentejo region of Portugal, often referred to as the “Tuscany of Portugal,” harvest grapes while the majority of the world sleeps. With the night air filled with the fragrance of ripe fruit and accompanied by playful laughter, these laborers strive to collect…

Chef Kari Shaughnessy’s restaurant, Hayward, has transformed from a beloved spot in McMinnville’s Mac Market food hall to a standalone destination in Carlton, solidifying its reputation as one of Oregon’s most exciting dining experiences. The journey to Hayward involves scenic drives through rolling hills and vineyards, leading to a culinary…

Wildfires are increasingly impacting the U.S. West Coast, a major wine-producing region, resulting in significant economic losses for winemakers due to smoke taint. California and Oregon wineries alone faced a staggering $3.7 billion in losses from smoke-related contamination in 2020, as wildfire smoke infuses wine grapes with a smoky flavor…

LEELANAU PENINSULA, MI – Each autumn, the roads winding through the Leelanau Peninsula transform into a scenic vista for leaf-peepers, showcasing brilliant shades of orange and burgundy. The region offers prime Michigan road-tripping, from Leland to Sleeping Bear to the charming Suttons Bay. This season, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail…

Total Wine & More has recently opened its seventh location in New Jersey at the North Village Shopping Center in North Brunswick. The expansive 32,000-square-foot store is situated at 871 Route 1 and joins Trader Joe’s as an anchor tenant in the 124,000-square-foot retail space. The retailer specializes in a…

Far Niente Wine Estates, a prestigious Napa Valley wine portfolio, has appointed Shawn Conway as its new CEO. He takes over from interim CEO Carol Reber, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. Conway brings with him three decades of experience in leadership roles across the…

As rosé wines reach prices in the triple digits, the burgeoning luxury rosé sector raises an important question: does high-end rosé actually deliver quality, or is it merely a clever marketing gimmick? The journey into this question began with a tasting of Matrona rosé, a delightful blend of Portuguese varietals,…

The past two and a half decades have witnessed significant transformations in the world of wine, defined by a few guiding principles: information, abundance, and change. At the start of the new millennium, wine lists at restaurants were largely dominated by classic regions, with terms like “organic,” “biodynamic,” and “natural”…

The Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival is set to kick off on the weekend of September 30th, 2025, at Riverwalk Landing, providing an excellent opportunity for guests to indulge in a variety of wines and seafood offerings. The event will host around 20 wineries and distilleries, allowing attendees to sample…