January 2026

Over the past few decades, sherry’s story has resembled the somewhat tragic idiom “always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” It seems like just about every aspect of the historic fortified wine from southern Spain is valued, except for the liquid on its own: Solera aging is a method gaining steam across a number of categories …

Sherry Might Never Be Cool, But Is There Hope for Its Signature Grape Palomino? Read More »

When talking about the current pitfalls of the wine world, it is impossible to ignore how the industry handles publicity. Wine communications professionals rely on tired strategies to score potential coverage, such as the “spray and pray” technique of mass-sending impersonal pitches to a number of publications. As producers and winemakers think of ways to …

The VinePair Podcast: Why Is Wine PR Struggling So Much? Read More »

The world of red wine is vast and incredibly diverse. Each year, we explore its full spectrum to bring you the bottles we’re most passionate about right now. This year’s list features a mix of timeless favorites like earthy Oregon Pinot Noirs and bold Napa Cabs as well as exciting new discoveries like juicy Gamays …

The 30 Best Red Wines for 2026 Read More »

Two NYC wine pros go head-to-head in Bottle Battle: Jake Barczak (Tolo) vs Ben Finkelstein (St. Jardim) in a three-round blind tasting showdown: white, red, …

In this rerelease, Carol Collison talks to Andy Hoxsey, a 4th Gen Napa Grower who tells the story of his (and the Pelissa family’s) acquisition of Napa Wine Company in 1993, with the expressed intention of creating the first high-touch custom crush business, certainly in the Napa Valley but quite possibly in the world.

I have been busy getting ready for next week’s “State of the Industry” session at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento. The theme of the Unified in 2026 is “…

January 20, 2026 (Calistoga, CA) — Chateau Montelena today announced the appointment of Matthew Crafton to President, expanding his responsibilities as Winemaker to assume strategic and operational guidance for the […]

A Joyful, Vibrant Pinot in Loving Memory of Travis Proctor January 20, 2026 (Sebastopol, CA) — Marchelle Wines proudly announces the release of the 2024 Travis Tribute Pinot Noir, a […]

January 20, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — Applications are now open for Class 56 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a transformative leadership experience for individuals shaping the future of […]