April 2025

After the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux and the signing of the Anglo-French commercial treaty in 1860, the demand for expensive, age-worthy Bordeaux wines shot through the roof. However, the buying and selling of fine wine didn’t take hold in auction houses until roughly a century later. At the time, the U.S. faced an oil crisis …

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Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is easily one of the most recognizable French wine brands in the United States. With its distinctive Bacchus emblem on every bottle, Louis Jadot produces hundreds of wines across red, white, and rosé in Burgundy (and Beaujolais). And while some of the world’s most …

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US president Donald Trump announces ‘reciprocal tariffs’ at the White House on 2 April. President Trump announced sweeping new US tariffs on many imports this week, with a baseline set at 10% but with some countries – including major wine-producing nations – facing higher rates. There will be a 20% levy on goods from the …

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The archaeological site of Troy is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Researchers said they have found the first chemical evidence of wine being drunk in ancient Troy, backing up long-held speculation. Yet findings also suggested wine was enjoyed by ‘common people’ alongside the legendary ancient city’s elites in the early Bronze Age period, …

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On Thursday, Pabst Brewing Company announced the launch of Pabst Light, a new 4.2 percent ABV light lager with 96 calories and 3.5 carbs per 12-ounce can. Pabst Light is brewed with premium hops and grains, making for a crisp and crushable American macro lager. “We developed a new, special recipe for Pabst Light using …

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 President Trump’s tariff announcements have dealt a blow to some countries who might have expected better.

Napa Valley, CA (April 2, 2025) – This summer, Opus One, one of the world’s most celebrated wineries, and Fontainebleau Schools of Music and Fine Arts, a model of cross-cultural collaboration within the […]

In this episode of Wine Industry Insiders, George sits down with Dave McIntyre, a renowned wine writer, as we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the wine industry. From […]