Despite their similar pink hues, blush wine and rosé are distinctly different beverages. These differences are attributed to their production methods, origins, and pricing. Rosé is primarily produced using red grapes such as grenache, pinot noir, sangiovese, and sometimes blends that may include mourvèdre or cinsault. The grapes are pressed…

The esteemed Tuscan wine producer Grattamacco proudly presented a vertical tasting of their Super Tuscan red wines, highlighting the elegance of the lesser-known vintages. The lighthouse on Elba Island, situated off the Maremma coast where Bolgheri is located, symbolizes all the enchanting qualities of the Maremma area. In Bolgheri, Tuscany,…

Multiple brands including Clos Pegase, Girard, B.R. Cohn, and Swanson Vineyards were put up for sale. Bill Foley recognizes a valuable opportunity when it presents itself. Shortly after Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) in California declared bankruptcy, more than 20 wineries and labels from the company were poised for new ownership…

A look at vineyards in Piedmonte. While wine tourism has become increasingly popular, many companies or cruise lines offering such services don’t seem to have perfected the experience. The consumer wine trips I’ve encountered have often been underwhelming. I was intrigued to learn more about Sommsation, a new venture under…

A believer in quality wines from across the Italian peninsula, the New Zealander built an impressive company and legacy. Neil Empson, founder of Empson & Co. and a pioneering importer of Italian fine wine into the United States, passed away on September 14 after a prolonged fight with cancer at…

The Rhone Valley captivates us endlessly. Much like other varied regions, it offers a spectrum of wines suited to diverse palettes. In the Northern Rhone, you find complex, age-worthy syrahs, while the Southern Rhone features more accessible, budget-friendly red blends. We are particularly fond of the former, though the latter,…

Moldova, a small country on the eastern border of Europe, boasts a rich selection of unique grapes and wines primarily from native varieties. Stefan Iamandi, the director of Wine of Moldova/ONVV, shares the latest developments in this sector. Stefan Iamandi, head of the National Office of Vine and Wine /…

The 37th auction, held at Chateau Ste. Michelle, featured rare wines and celebrity star power Washington’s wine industry boasts significant star presence, like actor and wine producer Kyle MacLachlan and renowned winemaker Christophe Baron. They contributed to fundraising efforts at the recent 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines (AWW). The…

Ben Dollard, President of Treasury Americas With reports of global wine sales volume declines for the past two years, it was refreshing to learn that one of the world’s largest publicly traded wine corporations, Treasury Wine Estates, actually achieved an 8% increase in profit during its recent fiscal year (ending…

Pictures from the Maryland Wine Festival on the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum on Saturday, Sept. 14.