Wine Costco Issues Recall on Sparkling Wine Due to Shattering Bottle Hazards Chris Lehoux, September 17, 2025 Costco has issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene due to safety concerns around the bottles potentially shattering. The risk of "unopened bottles shattering, even when handled or not in use," prompted the recall, as stated in Costco’s notification. Affected Products and Locations The affected Prosecco bottles, identified… Continue Reading
Wine 10 Must-Try Recipes from Food & Wine’s October Issue Chris Lehoux, September 16, 2025 Our October issue features a delightful array of fall recipes, perfect for adding comfort and ease to your weeknight meals. This issue not only celebrates seasonal cooking but also showcases our annual recognition of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs, featuring their top favorite quick recipes. Here’s a collection of… Continue Reading
Wine Exploring Sicily’s Finest: Exceptional Red Wines from the Region Chris Lehoux, September 16, 2025 Wine Press: Exceptional Red Wines from Sicily This article presents the allure of Sicily, particularly its rich winemaking tradition. The author recounts experiences such as wine-tasting dinners under the stars in Catania, strolls through the scenic streets of Siracusa and Noto, and meals in beautiful vineyards scattered across the island…. Continue Reading
Happenings Wine News Roundup: Highlights from the Week of September 14, 2025 Chris Lehoux, September 15, 2025 Hello and welcome to the latest roundup of notable wine stories from the web. Here are the highlights for this week: Historic Sparkling Wine Win: For the first time, a sparkling wine from outside of Champagne has secured a prestigious award, making headlines and highlighting the emergence of Nyetimber as… Continue Reading
Wine “Uncorking Flavor: Highlights from the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Opening Night Party” Chris Lehoux, September 15, 2025 The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, now in its third year, took place from September 10 to 14, showcasing a range of events that included food, wine, and sports-themed activities. The festival kicked off with an opening night party at the Monarch Ocean Pub, hosted by San Diego Magazine’s… Continue Reading
California Exploring the Flavorful Depths: Tasting Notes on Hella Chenin Wine Chris Lehoux, September 14, 2025 You’d be hard pressed to find someone more excited than I about the rise of Chenin Blanc as a well-known alternative white wine. It seems Chenin has finally begun to garner attention in the wine press, with more stories emerging than ever before. While California has less than 4,000 acres… Continue Reading
Wine Exciting Lineup: Celebrity Chefs to Headline the 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Chris Lehoux, September 14, 2025 Renowned celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina are set to headline the 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Both chefs, known for their award-winning restaurants, will host their own signature tasting experiences and engage in meet-and-greet sessions during the event. Event Highlights: Date: November… Continue Reading
Wine Safety Alert: Costco Issues Recall for Popular Sparkling Wine Due to Shattering Risk Chris Lehoux, September 14, 2025 Costco has issued a safety notice for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene (item #1879870), a popular sparkling wine, due to a risk of the bottles shattering while unopened. The alert affects all bottles sold between April 25 and August 26. Customers are advised not to open any unopened bottles they… Continue Reading
Wine The Unconventional Way Lady Gaga Drinks Red Wine: A Bad Romance or a Unique Style? Chris Lehoux, September 13, 2025 Lady Gaga’s unique wine-drinking preference has come under scrutiny. She enjoys a blend of red wine with Diet Coke, garnished with maraschino cherries. This choice sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some users mocking her concoction—calling it "nasty"—while others were more open-minded, describing it as "mayhem in… Continue Reading
Alder Yarrow Vinography Images: Capturing Beauty in the Shadows Chris Lehoux, September 12, 2025 An ancient rusted cask number sign and ghostly globules of white mold illuminate a dark cellar in the Tokaj region of Hungary. This cellar needs to remain dark to facilitate the formation of flor yeasts, which can transform the typically sweet Tokaj wine into the rare specialty known as Dry… Continue Reading