Wine Navigating Restaurant Etiquette: How to Politely Send Back a Bottle of Wine Chris Lehoux, August 12, 2024 This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. Once upon a time, in the land of snobby sommeliers, a diner was expected to make a split-second decision about a wine’s acceptability the moment a taste… Continue Reading
Wine Wine Festival Cheers to Charity: Supporting Comm’s Mission and Reviving Fond Memories Chris Lehoux, August 11, 2024 Kathy Micek, a sales representative from Grovedale Winery and Vineyards located in Wyalusing, is seen serving wine samples at the Waverly Wine Festival. This event took place at the Waverly Community House on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. At the same festival, Stephen Kim, representing Silverback Distillery of East Stroudsburg, is… Continue Reading
Wine Settlement Reached in Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos’ Restraining Order Case Against Wine Executive Chris Lehoux, August 10, 2024 The temporary restraining order previously secured by Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos against a local winery executive in June, has now been dismissed following a resolution between the involved parties. Ramos had initially secured the restraining order against Debra Dommen, vice president for government and industry affairs at Treasury Wine… Continue Reading
Wine The $6.49 Trader Joe’s Wine That’s Perfect for Hosting Any Gathering Chris Lehoux, August 9, 2024 I always have a bottle of this wine on hand. In the heat of summer, there is simply nothing better than a chilled glass of crisp white wine. While I truly love perusing the aisles of a local wine shop to find a fun new bottle to try, sometimes it’s… Continue Reading
Wine John Fraser Ignites Culinary Magic at Vermilion Club in Boston Chris Lehoux, August 8, 2024 The chef embraces steak-house classics at his first Boston restaurant, with robust cocktail and wine programs to match; plus, a new Capital Grille in Ohio, and changes at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Who’s behind it: Celebrated chef John Fraser—best known for veggie-forward, Mediterranean-inspired dishes—has arrived in Boston with beef on his… Continue Reading
Wine New Mexico Wine Unveils New Tasting Room and Wine Making Lab in Historic Old Town Chris Lehoux, August 8, 2024 Full Story: https://www.krqe.com/news/business/new-mexico-wine-opening-tasting-room-wine-making-lab-in-old-town Continue Reading
Wine A Sip of Culture: Fine Wine, Venetian Art, and Opera Music at Del Dotto Winery Chris Lehoux, August 7, 2024 Venetian Style Architecture Featured at Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves in Napa Valley, CA If you drive down Highway 29 in Napa Valley it is hard to miss the imposing stone and iron gates of Del Dotto Estate Winery, with the massive pottery amphorae flanking each side. But if… Continue Reading
Wine Breaking News: Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival Canceled Chris Lehoux, August 6, 2024 Event organizers mentioned that they provided refunds to all ticket purchasers as soon as it was confirmed that the event could not take place at Resorts World. Continue Reading
Wine SND: Exploring the Dual Fizz Phenomenon Chris Lehoux, August 5, 2024 After two years of declines, Champagne sales are stabilizing in the U.S., while Prosecco continues to boom. Americans are being more cost-conscious when it comes to their bubbly, according to a report from Wine Spectator sister publication Shanken News Daily (SND). Champagne sales have been declining in the U.S. market,… Continue Reading
Wine Inside Gratsi: How a Boxed Wine Startup is Revolutionizing the Industry Chris Lehoux, August 5, 2024 Three years ago, a group of wine industry outsiders took a bold step into the sector by offering premium, non-vintage and non-varietal wines priced at $40. The bold part? It’s boxed wine. Boxed wine has never had a stellar reputation among even casual wine drinkers, but meeting sustainability goals has… Continue Reading