Hops provide a masterclass in the art of deception. The green, conical flowers of the female hops plant may all look the same to the untrained eye. Yet more than 250 varieties have been scientifically categorized, each strain carrying its own level of alpha acid, beta acid, and essential oil. During brewing, these deliver distinctive …
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Jan Boland Coetzee: 20 January 1945 – 12 September 2025. From smuggling Burgundian plant material to pioneering the use of new oak in red winemaking, Jan Boland Coetzee’s legacy was defined by courage and a deep connection to the land. ‘Wine is a mirror of the environment. You need to listen to the voice of …
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Partnership enters year two with the addition of VARA’s Sparkling Brut and sustained impact through the Somos Unidos Foundation September 15, 2025 (Albuquerque, NM) — VARA Winery & Distillery, an […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wine Institute today applauded the California Legislature’s passage of AB 720, authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa, AD-2). The bill, now headed to Gov. Newsom’s desk, allows wineries […]
AB 720 Passes – Milestone Win and New Era for California Winery Experiences: Wine Institute today applauded the California Legislature’s passage of AB 720, allowing wineries to host a limited number of events at estate vineyard properties beyond their bonded winery site, representing a milestone win for California wineries and wine lovers alike…
Podcast hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe return to challenge old assumptions and bring fresh, unfiltered insight to the world of wine. September 15, 2025 (Philadelphia, PA) — The acclaimed […]
September 15, 2025 (Ghemme – Novara, Italy) — The elegance of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées will provide the setting for the eighth edition of Taste Alto Piemonte, the most important […]
The 20th harvest is underway for this family-owned multi-generational boutique winery in Prosser, WA Left to right: The Martinez family of Kristy and Sergio, with…
September 15, 2025 (Montepulciano – Siena, Italy) — In recent years, Talosa has been committed to an ambitious project: producing a high-quality rosé wine. Pietrose Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Millesimato is the result of […]
Prestigious Napa Valley Winery Expands Distribution Through Strategic Partnership September 15, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Quintessential, a premier marketer, importer, and distributor of exclusively family-owned fine wines and spirits, is […]