Wine Stoller Wine Group Acquires Joe Wagner’s Oregon Brand Elouan: What This Means for the Wine Industry Chris Lehoux, June 14, 2025 On June 12, winemaker Joe Wagner sold his renowned Oregon wine brand, Elouan, to Stoller Wine Group for an undisclosed sum. This deal positions Stoller as the third-largest Pinot Noir producer in Oregon. The acquisition includes Elouan’s brand, current inventory, and bulk wine, but notably, it does not involve any… Continue Reading
Wine Union Square Hospitality Group Appoints Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow to Oversee Wine Programs Chris Lehoux, June 13, 2025 Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has appointed Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow as the new wine and beverage director for all of its restaurants. Morrow brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked at top establishments on the West Coast, including Grand Award winners like Restaurant Gary Danko and The French… Continue Reading
Wine Top Wine-Country Resorts in California for 2025: Your Ultimate Getaway Guide Chris Lehoux, June 13, 2025 Sometimes, you just want to indulge and treat yourself to a luxurious getaway. If you’re dreaming of opulent travel experiences filled with exquisite dining, breathtaking sunsets, and top-tier resorts, planning your next extravagant vacation is now easier than ever. Conde Nast Traveler has recently released its list of the “25… Continue Reading
Wine Two New Orleans Hotel Restaurants Shine with Top Awards at Wine and Food Fest: Complete Winners List Inside! Chris Lehoux, June 12, 2025 Two New Orleans hotel restaurants have recently been honored with top awards at the 2025 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience’s (NOWFE) Culinary Awards. The awards were announced on Monday, recognizing the exceptional dishes crafted by chefs from Restaurant R’evolution and Jack Rose. The executive director of NOWFE, Aimee Brown,… Continue Reading
Wine Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival Returns to Hale Farm & Village Next Month! Chris Lehoux, June 11, 2025 Bath, Ohio, is gearing up for the return of the Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival at Hale Farm & Village, taking place on July 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year marks the festival’s 50th anniversary, celebrating the rich history and progress of folk music… Continue Reading
Wine Vintners Raise $6.5 Million for Local Youth at the 45th Auction Napa Valley Chris Lehoux, June 11, 2025 From June 5 to 7, the Napa Valley wine community came together to celebrate the 45th Auction Napa Valley, an event marked by dinners with vintners, exclusive wine tastings, and bidding on luxurious items and experiences. This year, the auction raised an impressive $6.5 million, with proceeds benefiting the Napa… Continue Reading
Wine A Rare Find: Massive Wine Collection Expected to Fetch Over $15 Million at Christie’s Auction Chris Lehoux, June 10, 2025 Bill Koch, a billionaire heir to Koch Industries, is making headlines as he prepares to auction off nearly 7,800 bottles from his prestigious wine collection at Christie’s. This auction is set to be one of the largest single-owner wine auctions ever, with an estimated value of over $15 million. Koch… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating Community: Thousands Attend Grayslake’s Wine, Art, and Performance Extravaganza Chris Lehoux, June 10, 2025 Approximately 2,500 attendees enjoyed a vibrant blend of visual and performance art during the Arts Festival and Wine Tasting in downtown Grayslake this past Saturday. The event, held on a perfect weather day, offered adults an opportunity to sample various wines while listening to live music. Judith Mason, a wine… Continue Reading
Wine Inside Château de Beaucastel’s £15 Million ‘Wine Chapel’: A New Sanctuary for Wine Lovers Chris Lehoux, June 9, 2025 The Perrin family, renowned winemakers for five generations, recently unveiled a stunning €15 million redesign of their iconic Château de Beaucastel estate in the southern Rhône. Known for producing exceptional wines that often measure up to the region’s finest, the estate had undergone a radical transformation led by top architects… Continue Reading
Wine Miss Manners Weighs In: How to Graciously Handle Unmarked Wine Bottles from Your Neighbors Chris Lehoux, June 8, 2025 Dear Miss Manners: I have a cordial relationship with my neighbors across the street. While we’re not particularly close, we share a friendly rapport. Occasionally, when they travel, they ask me to collect their mail, which leads to a recurring dilemma. As a gesture of thanks, they consistently gift me… Continue Reading