Wine Vote for Your Favorite: 2 Massachusetts Wine Bars Compete for National Title! Chris Lehoux, June 25, 2025 Two Massachusetts wine bars, Dear Annie in Cambridge and haley.henry in Boston, have been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Wine Bars. They are the only wine bars from New England to make it to this prestigious list. Dear Annie is praised for its strong focus on natural wines and local… Continue Reading
Wine Everything You Need to Know About Delaware’s HB 187: Legalizing Wine Shipments to Residents Chris Lehoux, June 24, 2025 Delaware has taken a significant step in addressing climate change by launching a new initiative to promote renewable energy sources. This effort is part of the state’s broader commitment to reduce carbon emissions and transition towards a sustainable energy future. Governor John Carney announced the initiative, which aims to increase… Continue Reading
Wine Highlights from the Star-Studded 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen: A Weekend to Remember Chris Lehoux, June 24, 2025 The annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen took place from June 20-22, 2025, showcasing an impressive lineup of celebrity chefs and culinary talent. Among the attendees were prominent figures such as Padma Lakshmi, Andrew Zimmern, Regina King, and Tyler Florence, all gathered for a weekend filled with food demonstrations,… Continue Reading
Wine Evanston Uncorked: Discovering the Top Wine Destinations from Restaurants to Retail Stores Chris Lehoux, June 24, 2025 Evanston may not be the first place that comes to mind for wine enthusiasts, especially considering its historical ties to the temperance movement and a long period of sobriety until the 1970s. Yet, this seemingly quiet suburban city has cultivated a unique wine scene that blends independent businesses with a… Continue Reading
Happenings Wine News Roundup: Key Highlights from the Week of June 22, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 24, 2025 Hello and welcome to another weekly roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here’s a selection of articles I’ve found particularly interesting this week. Moving the Making of Madeira: An insightful look into the processes behind this iconic wine. €15m EU Funding to Boost Inclusive Growth in South… Continue Reading
Wine Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Winners Unveiled Chris Lehoux, June 23, 2025 This year, the restaurant scene is revisiting classic wine selections, with trends highlighting Old World-style wines, older vintages, and rare grape varietals. Notably, there is a resurgence of traditional steakhouses, embracing the philosophy that “what’s old is new again." Wine Spectator has announced over 3,800 restaurants that received Restaurant Awards… Continue Reading
Wine R&B Wine Festival: Celebrate Summer with Gwinnett’s Ultimate Kickoff Event! Chris Lehoux, June 23, 2025 On June 21, Coolray Stadium in Lawrenceville, GA, became the vibrant backdrop for the annual R&B Wine Festival, heralding the start of summer in Gwinnett County. This much-anticipated event, a collaboration between Streetz 94.5 and Rolling Out Magazine, drew large crowds eager to enjoy a mix of live music, local… Continue Reading
Wine How Coffee and Wine Became the Unlikely Roommates of San Francisco’s Culinary Scene Chris Lehoux, June 22, 2025 In San Francisco, the collaboration of wine bars and coffee pop-ups is becoming a notable trend. At High Treason, a wine bar located at Clement Street and Sixth Avenue, co-owner Michael Ireland partnered with Nathan Kruse and Luis Gonzalez, two experienced baristas from The Coffee Movement. Their project, HI NRG,… Continue Reading
Wine Gavin Newsom’s Napa Fundraiser: A Sip of Wine Amidst LA’s Anti-ICE Protests Chris Lehoux, June 22, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom was seen enjoying a wine-tasting event at the Odette Estate Winery in Napa Valley, just as anti-ICE protests erupted in Los Angeles on June 7. Witnesses reported that he appeared unfazed by the chaos, casually drinking wine while rioters engaged in violent demonstrations, including throwing concrete… Continue Reading
Wine Contrasting Scenes: Gavin Newsom’s Napa Fundraiser vs. L.A. Anti-ICE Protests Chris Lehoux, June 21, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom recently attended a fundraising event at the Odette Estate Winery in Napa Valley, just as Los Angeles was engulfed in intense anti-ICE protests. The event, held on June 7 to benefit the PlumpJack Foundation, featured a relaxed atmosphere with wine tastings and live jazz music. Witnesses… Continue Reading