December 2025

Today we’re welcoming our first guest onto the podcast, everyone’s favourite wine guy TOM GILBEY! On this very special episode, we’ll be: taste testing cheap…

Agricola Brandini: from studies to vineyards, the two sisters who became among the youngest producers of Barolo

 When it comes to bubbles that don’t break the bank, rosé Cava is your friend.

Last Saturday, I conducted another Blind Tasting at our humble little abode here in Houston, to which I invited other wine writers from the area. As you may recall, I conducted a tasting of American True Rosés in the Spring, … Continue reading →

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Costigliole d’Asti, December 22, 2025 –  Consorzio Barbera d’Asti and Vini del Monferrato closes 2025 with positive results and an increasingly well-defined strategic vision. Over the past year, the Consorzio has […]

December 19, 2025 – SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) launched an Enforcement Data Dashboard, a new online tool to make pesticide enforcement and inspection data […]

Bogle’s longtime Director of Winegrowing to retire at end of 2025 Clarksburg, Calif. – After having a hand in 33 vintages at Bogle Family Wine Collection, the family-owned winery is celebrating […]

Château Lafleur in da house next week on the mainstage of KATE & KON!It’s the legendary family of Château Lafleur arriving at our house soon – and they bring…

Longtime Wine Institute leader to serve in interim role as national search continues December 22, 2025 – SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wine Institute today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed […]