In many ways, moving from tequila into the expansive world of mezcal is like developing a taste for Scotch following a fascination with bourbon. Each duo shares the same parent category (agave spirits and whiskey, respectively), employs similar production techniques, and will often be found close to each other, if not side by side, in …
If you’re having trouble following the news about U.S. tariffs on wine, beer, and spirits from Europe, count yourself in good company: On MSNBC this week, University of Michigan economics professor and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics Justin Wolfers called the on-again, off-again tariffs “crazy math.” At press time, the EU …
How Today’s Tariffs Echo the Long, Strange History of Alcohol and Politics Read More »
Today, we’re continuing our journey into the different chemical components of wine. Last week, we talked about all of the gasses that dissolve into wine, but now we’re shifting our attention to the compounds that come out of it: volatile compounds. Although the word “volatile” can be used to describe things that are dangerous, turbulent, and …
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The 18.9ha hillside property is located in the Calistoga AVA, with sweeping views of Mount St. Helena and the Palisades. This historic property includes 2.5ha of prime Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which yield more than 20 tons per year. Decorated winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown makes the estate’s wines. The grapes yield around 1,200 cases annually for …
Luxury Napa Valley property on sale for $14,950,000 Read More »
When Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were married, winemaker Jesse Katz was commissioned to craft personalised wedding wines. The wine, Blue Ocean Floor, was named after a song Timberlake wrote for Biel. He did the same for his close childhood friend, Jessica’s brother Justin Biel and his wife, Rose. Prophet & Poet is a continuation …
Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake and partners release Prophet & Poet wines Read More »
This strategic hire shows the company is committed to revolutionizing the wine and spirits industries. May 28, 2025 — Steric, an award-winning technology company that uses an advanced patent-pending electromagnetic […]
Easy As Shiraz and premium Tassie Sauvignon Blanc lead the brand’s bold launch into new territory May 28, 2025 — Long known for its Healesville cellar door, rule-breaking wine brand Innocent […]
Benchmarking the Premium Wine Industry – Exclusive Data from SVB: Gain a data-driven view of the premium wine market with Silicon Valley Bank’s latest Peer Group Analysis, featuring anonymized financial insights from 86 premium West Coast wineries. This year-end report reveals key benchmarks and emerging trends shaping the industry…
New York, NY – May 27, 2025 – Skurnik Wines & Spirits, a leading U.S. importer and distributor of fine wines and spirits, will begin distributing Kistler Vineyards in the […]
May 28, 2025 — Penderyn Distillery, the iconic home of Welsh Whisky, has been named Drinks Producer of the Year at the 2025 Wales Food and Drink Awards, cementing its status as […]