Germany I’ll Drink to That!: The Journey of Peter Jakob Kühn – Finding Quality Amidst the Pain Chris Lehoux, August 15, 2025 A recent episode of the I’ll Drink to That! podcast features Peter Jakob Kühn, the retired vintner from Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn, located in Germany’s Rheingau region. Kühn took over the family winery in 1979 and immediately initiated a series of transformative changes. His innovations included modernizing the winemaking facility,… Continue Reading
Wine Breaking News: 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menu Prices Unveiled! Chris Lehoux, August 15, 2025 After unveiling the menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Disney has now released pricing details for most menu items. While some prices are still pending, a notable feature of this year’s festival is the inclusion of a 🧀 symbol next to items that qualify for "Emile’s… Continue Reading
Wine Uncorking the Future: Five Hot Wine Tourism Trends to Watch in 2025 Chris Lehoux, August 15, 2025 With global wine sales leveling off, many wineries face declining visitor numbers. However, some are bucking this trend by increasing direct sales and drawing consumers back through innovative tourism strategies. Here are five notable trends in wine tourism for 2025 that are helping select wineries thrive. Hot Wine Tourism Trends… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Returns to Traverse City: Headlining Exciting New Food & Wine Event Chris Lehoux, August 14, 2025 Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, once an intern in Traverse City, is set to return to the area as the headlining star of the new Traverse City Food & Wine event from August 20 to 24. Before achieving fame as a popular Food Network host and restaurateur, Florence spent a transformative… Continue Reading
Wine Exciting Addition: Beer Garden at This Year’s Wood, Wine & Blues Festival! Chris Lehoux, August 14, 2025 During the last week of August, the Wood, Wine & Blues festival will take place in Storm Lake, Iowa, from August 22 to 24. This event promises a variety of experiences, including beverages, games, art, and live music. This year marks the debut of the Wood, Wine & Blues Beer… Continue Reading
Wine Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Exciting Wine Country Events like Winemaker Bingo and BLT Pop-Ups Chris Lehoux, August 13, 2025 Wine event season is thriving in Sonoma County as the region prepares for its first grape harvest. Check out some exciting upcoming events: Parisian Pop-up Dinner at Jordan WineryOn August 22, from 6-9 p.m., you can enjoy a French-inspired pop-up dinner at Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Healdsburg. Executive chef… Continue Reading
Wine E-40 Unveils ON1 Infusion Wine: A Flavorful Journey with 5 Fruit-Infused Varieties Chris Lehoux, August 13, 2025 E-40 has celebrated Black Business Month by unveiling his new wine brand, ON1 Infusion Wines. This venture features an array of five fruit-infused Moscato flavors: Peach, Mango, Mixed Berry, Pineapple, and Strawberry, boasting an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 16%. The unique flavors are vinted and bottled in Napa, California,… Continue Reading
Wine Sonoma’s Sojourn Cellars Acquired by Ex-Vintage Wine Estates CEO: What This Means for the Future Chris Lehoux, August 12, 2025 Winery executive Pat Roney is embarking on a new venture as he leads a group of investors in the acquisition of Sonoma-based Sojourn Cellars. This deal, which was announced on August 7, includes the Sojourn brand and its inventory, but excludes any vineyards or winemaking facilities. The sale price has… Continue Reading
Happenings This Week in Wine: Latest Updates and Insights for the Week of August 10, 2025 Chris Lehoux, August 12, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from across the web. Here’s a curated selection of notable articles that have caught my attention this week: Phylloxera Detected in the Canary IslandsA serious outbreak has been reported, raising concerns for the region’s vine health. Read more Controversy… Continue Reading
Wine 15 Refreshing Wine Slushies Perfect for Summer Sipping Outdoors Chris Lehoux, August 12, 2025 Frosé, or frozen rosé, has quickly become a summertime favorite, paving the way for an array of delightful wine slushies. Creating your own slushy beverages at home is surprisingly simple—all that’s needed is your favorite wine, some frozen fruit, and a blender. Here are 15 enticing wine slushie recipes to… Continue Reading