US Shutdown Worries Wine and Whiskey
The political standoff in Washington means no new brands for Christmas, unless significant progress is made.
October 2025
🎧Ep 147: First Castle on the Right: The Drawbridge Between Craft & Collaboration – Featuring Fortress Custom Crush
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we go inside the new life breathed into Paso’s ‘first castle on the right’, the newest hospitality power duo: Fortress Custom Crush (production, collaboration, small-lot craft) and The Anderson Paso (flexible hospitality and events next door). I’m joined by Jeremy Leffert (Fortress), Azurae Shults …
Bonterra Organic Estates’ Joseph Brinkley Elected to Organic Trade Association Board of Directors
New board role amplifies the voice of organic wine producers in shaping policy, education, and growth across the category. October 6, 2025 (Hopland, CA) — Joseph Brinkley, Senior Director of […]
🎧Podcast 737 – Ashley Trout, Founder, Vital Wines, Walla Walla, Washington – Life Between the Vines
It was Argentina that provided a true passion for Ashley Trout, Owner & Winemaker at Brook and Bull Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. In 2016…
Rick Steves Calls The Wines Of This Engaging French Region ‘Easy On The Palate And On Your Budget’
Even if you aren’t an expert on wine, you’ll enjoy this French region’s stunning architecture and tasty bottles which come highly praised by Rick Steves.
📺The Complete Guide to Rioja: The Overlooked Region That Deserves A Spot In Every Cellar
This video is a complete guide to Rioja wine. Rioja is an underrated Spanish wine region that deserves a place in every wine cellar. In this video, John Jack…
Afternoon Brief, October 6
Grower Referendum Vote Overwhelmingly Approves Continuation of Sonoma County Winegrape Commission: The California Department of Food & Agriculture has announced it has certified the votes on the referendum to continue the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), for another five years…
Pala Winery in Serdiana, Sardinia, Italy Announces the Appointment of Alessandro Pedini as General Manager and Giandomenico Zedde as Director of Sales
October 6, 2025 (Serdiana – Sardinia, Italy) — Owner Lia Tolaini-Banville believes in building an experienced team of managers who are passionate about the potential of Pala. “I am very […]
Episode Fourteen: Lawrence Golan
YAKIMA, Wash. — Our guest for ‘Wine Time Yakima’ this week is the Music Director and Principal Conductor for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Lawrence Golan.Lawre
Oregon Wine Industry Celebrates “Come Over October” with Promotions & Events
Wineries and vineyards encourage gathering together during the month of October to share wine and friendship. October 6, 2025 (Portland, OR) — Oregon Wine Board (OWB) is proud to share the […]