Category: Wine

If you’re a wine enthusiast with older bottles in your collection, you may have faced the challenge of crumbly corks that can spoil the experience of enjoying a treasured vintage. These compromised corks don’t indicate that the wine is bad, but opening them can be tedious and messy. Nobody wants…

When Wild Child Wines first opened in downtown Lafayette just before the COVID-19 shutdown, it was a modest 600-square-foot wine shop. Six years later, the business has evolved significantly, focusing not only on wine but also on food to enhance the overall experience. Owners Katie and Denny Culbert shared insights…

Louisville is set to welcome a new destination for book lovers and wine enthusiasts alike with the upcoming opening of Yer Mom’s Bookstore & Wine Café in the NuLu Marketplace North development on East Main Street. This unique combination of independent bookstore and wine café is anticipated to open its…

On Saturday, wine enthusiasts congregated at Casa Larga Vineyards for the annual New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival. Guests relished the opportunity to sample a variety of ice wines and other selections from different wineries across New York State. Casa Larga’s ice wine is notably crafted from grapes that…

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to think beyond the usual gifts of flowers and chocolates. For those who appreciate a quality beverage, wine makes a fantastic and thoughtful present. Jamie Knee from Petite Wine Traveler appeared on the Morning News to share some expert recommendations…

PARIS (AP) — At a recent wine fair in Paris, the focus was on an emerging trend: zero- and low-alcohol beverages. Justine Bobin, a teetotaler in a country where alcoholic drinks are integral to social life, was among many exploring this new category. She recognizes the common belief that enjoyment…

PARIS (AP) — As a French teetotaler, Justine Bobin understands the challenges of abstaining from alcohol in a culture where beverages like wine and beer are deeply integrated into social settings. Despite this, she seeks out zero- and low-alcohol options to enjoy moments with friends while not drinking. Recently, Bobin…

New York state lawmakers are revisiting the legislation that would allow grocery stores to sell wine, sparking a renewed debate between large retailers and independent wine shop owners. This proposal aims to align New York with the majority of states that permit wine sales in supermarkets. Supporters, such as Northeast…

Crimson Wine Group has acquired Sonoma’s Raeburn Winery for $35 million, adding a notable Chardonnay brand to its portfolio. The purchase grants Crimson access to Raeburn’s brand and inventory, although it does not include the winery or vineyards. Raeburn is recognized for producing approximately 250,000 cases annually, with a focus…

As New Zealand’s wine-growers face a challenging harvest plagued by the persistent humidity and rain of a wild La Niña summer, the reality of their reliance on pesticides becomes undeniable. Despite claiming to follow sustainable practices, the industry remains heavily dependent on fungicides to combat vine and grape diseases, primarily…