July 2025

It sounds shocking, but for some chronic alcoholics experiencing homelessness, a managed alcohol program (MAP) is the difference between life and death. At T…

Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards

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New Zealand wine industry legends pouring their hearts into a new labor of love

Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it’s illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode, we’ll f…

How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts the Drinks Industry: The drinks industry is both celebrating and bemoaning H.R.1, the sweeping set of measures signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, after passage in the Republican-led Congress…

FRESNO, Calif. — A new article appearing in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry explores the concept of “superfoods” and makes a case that fresh grapes have earned what should be a prominent position in the superfood family.[1]  The author, leading resveratrol and cancer researcher John M. Pezzuto, Ph.D., D.Sc., Dean of …

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Spotlight on Greg Brewer: Santa Barbara’s Philosopher of Pinot Noir Video

A ‘Micro-Influencer’ Drama Caused a Brand New Wine Bar to Close Permanently

 Even Champagne’s superstars are starting to feel the pinch of a challenging wine market.