August 2025

 Few grape varieties are as contentious as Pinotage. Kanonkop, however, appears to have mastered it.

In today’s unpredictable climate, vineyard success starts long before the first vine is planted. For California winegrowers, securing clean, healthy, and resilient vine material is no longer jus

Prior to the advent of aviation, traveling by way of the sea was the primary method of transportation for people and for goods. And on board many of those vessels — merchant and passenger alike — were bottles and bottles of Champagne. For ships in the former category, exporting internationally via sea freight was simply …

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 A Bordeaux property with a string of ill-starred incidents over the years hopes for a fresh start.

You are part of a women-led winegrowing team at Distinguished Vineyards & Wine; can you describe how you and Heidi work as a team and how that is different from other experiences you’ve had working with a male winemaker? Tell us about your winemaking experiences in France, Australia, and New Zealand.

  I am beginning with a disclaimer. As much as I have worked with Ron Rubin as a publicist, this story is of my own inclination. It will be as much as a surprise to Ron as it is to anyone else reading it. When someone is this amazing, I have my own voice, time, …

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 The uncertainty over wine tariffs continues as a court case offers a ray of hope to importers.

At M.A. Silva, innovation meets precision with NEOTECH®—our breakthrough cork purification technology. Through a continuous and automated process using controlled steam and pressure, NEOTECH

US duties, Italian wine and agriculture ask for further negotiations in view of August 7th

New series highlights specific vineyards