The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to take place from August 28 to November 22, 2025. This event features over 30 marketplaces showcasing authentic dishes from around the globe, allowing guests to experience diverse cuisines and inventive cooking styles by world-class chefs. One of the highlights of…

Visitors to Napa Valley are greeted with blue skies and the beginning of the harvest season, while the Pickett Fire, located in the hills above Calistoga, continues to smolder. As the fire’s impact remains relatively limited for most vintners, there’s optimism despite the ongoing investigation into its cause. Reports are…

Wine storage might come off as straightforward, but it becomes complex as one builds a wine collection. Proper storage conditions are critical for maintaining wine quality over time. Jessica Dukes, a sommelier at Grande Lakes Orlando, emphasizes the importance of optimal conditions like temperature, humidity, and protection from light to…

Sangria is a popular drink enjoyed by a wide array of wine enthusiasts, but when it comes to choosing the right type of wine for this fruity beverage, many may wonder if they should splurge on a high-quality bottle. According to sommelier Joe Mele, the answer is a resounding no….

The Oregon wine industry has faced significant changes in recent years, especially in light of the pandemic and a shift in consumer interest among younger generations. This evolving landscape is marked by a series of mergers and acquisitions, with many local wineries being absorbed by larger corporate entities, particularly from…

Dominus Estate, the prestigious Napa Valley winery owned by Bordeaux’s Christian Moueix, has acquired the 86-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard from Markham Vineyards. This new addition is located adjacent to Dominus’s existing Napanook vineyard, expanding Moueix’s holdings to more than 200 acres in Napa Valley. Despite the current challenges facing the…