Wine Navigating War and Wine: The Resilience of Ukrainian Wineries Amid Conflict Chris Lehoux, March 4, 2024 Contemplating wine production amidst a war might seem anything but typical. Yet, that’s exactly what 160 Ukrainian vintners continue to do despite the ongoing conflict in their homeland. It has been two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, and the war front stretches along the eastern border… Continue Reading
Wine Embracing Ice in Wine: The Casual Approach to Wine-drinking in Hot Queensland Chris Lehoux, March 3, 2024 Iced wine on a summer day is very enjoyable and ice clinking in a glass sounds so refreshing. Surely it can’t be all that bad? It started out as a joke. A bit of a laugh. A tribute to the inner-bogan-larrikin I’ve been gradually coming to terms with since I… Continue Reading
Wine Pennsylvania Emerges as 4th Largest Wine Producer Nationally: State-Funded Study Reveals Chris Lehoux, March 2, 2024 HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says a new study found that Pennsylvania’s Wine and Grape industry now ranks fourth in the nation in production. Previously, in 2018, Pennsylvania was ranked fifth in the study. Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now… Continue Reading
Wine Embark on A Desert Journey for An Exclusive Wine Dinner Featuring Renowned Legacy Wineries Chris Lehoux, March 1, 2024 Courtesy of Morgan’s at The Desert Arguably, we all enjoy a desert getaway. Under the radiant sun, savoring cocktails, taking comfort in a warm swimming pool. The clock ticks without the worry of our usual rush and the ambiance leaves you thirsting for delectable food and drink. Introducing Morgan’s in… Continue Reading
Wine Returning Wine Festival at the Atrium: Hundreds of Wines to Discover Chris Lehoux, February 29, 2024 The Jersey City Wine Fest returns to the Atrium at Harborside in Downtown Jersey City on Saturday, March 2, with over 100 wines to sample as well as food from local restaurants. (Richard J. McCormack | For The Jersey Journal)Journal File Photo Over 100 styles of wine will be available… Continue Reading
Wine In Memoriam: Enrico Scavino, Piedmont’s Iconic Winemaker, Passes away at 82 Chris Lehoux, February 28, 2024 Scavino, a member of the Barolo Boys, exhibited a bold willingness to blend traditional and modern approaches in his pursuit of superior winemaking. The wine landscape of Piedmont mourns the loss of an esteemed figure. Enrico Scavino, aged 82 and head of the Paolo Scavino winery, passed away on February… Continue Reading
Wine Deciphering the “Reserve” Label on Your Wine Bottle Chris Lehoux, February 28, 2024 While attempting to score wine deals at Costco or elsewhere, you may have noticed the term “reserve” on some wine labels. This designation often implies that the wine was aged specifically before being made available for sale. Traditionally, winemakers reserve a portion of exceptional wine batches for further maturation. This… Continue Reading
Wine Recurring Acts: Vandals Strike Wineries Once More Chris Lehoux, February 27, 2024 An intruder caused an estimated $2.7 million wine loss in the cellars of Spain’s Cepa 21; meanwhile, in Washington state, a suspect accused of targeting Sparkman Cellars was apprehended by authorities. A perpetrator was caught causing $2.7 million worth of damage in the cellars of Spain’s Cepa 21. They opened… Continue Reading
Wine Laura Catena’s Approach to Addressing Sustainability Challenges in the Wine Industry Chris Lehoux, February 27, 2024 Dr. Laura Catena of Catena Wines Dr. Laura Catena, a fourth-generation winemaker at Argentina’s Catena Wines, suggests that it might not be a straightforward decision for eco-pioneers to commit to international wine sustainability agreements. Despite their simplistic ideals, the implementation of these accords often proves complex, ranging from technical conundrums… Continue Reading
Wine Reader Commentary: The Argument for Allowing Maryland Grocers to Sell Beer and Wine Chris Lehoux, February 26, 2024 Amen to Len Foxwell’s recent letter in The Baltimore Sun supporting the sale of beer and wine in Maryland grocery stores (“Let Maryland groceries sell beer and wine — finally,” Feb. 22). As he suggests, the only possible reason for the current bans is political lobbying and corruption. — Jeff… Continue Reading