The woman accused of poisoning the father of her child by pouring antifreeze into his wine was granted bond during a court hearing in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Kristen Hogan, 33, was arrested after confessing to pouring ethylene glycol into a bottle of wine, intending to make the victim ill as retribution…

An acclaimed wine and spirits shop in Boston’s South End, The Urban Grape, has announced its closure effective immediately following a default on loans. The store’s owners, TJ and Hadley Douglas, posted on social media that they couldn’t negotiate an agreement with their lender, Cambridge Savings Bank, related to their…

Culver City-based Steric, a company focused on beverage technology, has successfully secured $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative electromagnetic process that improves the flavor and consistency of wine and spirits without using additives or filtration. The funding round was led by a private equity group, bringing on…

There’s a unique delight in uncorking a bottle of wine that surprises your palate, especially when it arrives through the convenience of wine clubs. These memberships enable wine lovers to explore a range of options, from bold reds to crisp whites and exclusive releases from vineyards, delivered straight to their…

Opening a bottle of wine doesn’t mean that you must finish it all in one sitting. Understanding the science behind why wine goes bad after being opened can help you preserve its taste and quality for a longer time, allowing you to savor it over subsequent days. To extend the…

OperaWine, the premier Italian wine tasting event, is set to return to Verona in 2026 with an impressive lineup of 150 wineries. This announcement was made by Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator‘s senior editor and tasting director, at the Vinitaly USA wine2wine business forum in Chicago. Scheduled for Saturday, April 11,…

Martha Stoumen, a notable figure in the natural wine industry, is set to open her first tasting room on October 9 in downtown Healdsburg, a significant milestone for her brand. This new space, located on Center Street, marks a new chapter for Stoumen, who has built a loyal customer base…

A Connecticut woman, Kristen Hogan, has been charged with attempting to murder her estranged husband by poisoning his wine amid a contentious custody battle over their two-year-old child. The accusations arose following an investigation initiated in August when the victim was hospitalized after drinking from a wine bottle suspected to…