Owner heard ‘loud boom’ as Jeep crashed into her Kalamazoo winery
“Thankfully, nobody was at that table that is in that corner,” said the winery’s owner, who was making herself a chai tea when a speeding Jeep crashed into her business.
February 2026
Rhode Island’s Wine Shipping Law: Why It Limits Consumer Choice
Other States Are Moving Forward, but the Ocean State Remains Behind In an era when most of the United States has embraced direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipping laws, Rhode Island remains an outlier. Most states have adopted modern direct-to-consumer wine shipping laws that allow regulated remote ordering. In contrast, Rhode Island’s wine shipping law still requires …
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🎧Ep. 2616 The new frontiers for Antica Bottega del Vino: a conversation about Cortina and new generations
It’s a casual video podcast filmed in the office, where wine people drop by, open a bottle or two, and hang out with moi! Welcome to #openbarstevie and Episode 2617 of the Italian Wine Podcast.
The 10 Best Pinot Grigios Under $25
Beloved for its crisp, refreshing acidity and prominent citrus flavors, Pinot Grigio is the second most popular white wine in the United States, ranking after only Chardonnay. The wine actually goes by two different names: Pinot Grigio in Italy, where it was named and thought to have originated, and Pinot Gris in France, where it …
BuzzBallz, BeatBox, and Cutwater, Oh My! Why We Can’t Get Enough of Boozy RTDs
The alcohol industry can’t stop talking about Gen Z. Gen Z isn’t drinking. Well, Gen Z is drinking, but they’re sipping cannabis. OK, so Gen Z is drinking alcohol, but gravitating toward no-and-low or premium offerings to imbibe without overdoing it. Wait, maybe Gen Z is actually drinking as much as older generations are. The …
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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which Napa Cab Is Worth the Splurge?
Any time is a good time to enjoy a properly made Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. However, there are occasions in life when reaching for your favorite cost-effective “everyday” Napa Cab simply won’t do. Celebrating a milestone birthday, a new job promotion, or an anniversary demands something much more than the same bottle you open every Thursday …
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Afternoon Brief, February 23
Supreme Court Hands Wine Trade a Small Victory, but Trump Plots New Levies: The highest court in the US has ruled that sweeping import tariffs exceeded presidential authority, offering a brief reprieve for the global wine trade. The relief may be short-lived, however, as Donald Trump moves swiftly to impose fresh levies under a seldom-used …
The Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers’ Magic in the Mountains is Back
Wine Tasting Event to Feature 39 wineries from across the Chehalem Mountains February 23, 2026 (Newberg, OR) — As the Chehalem Mountain Winegrowers celebrates 20 years of the AVA, we […]
📺🎧Podcast 777 Short Pour Video No 7 – Joe Juniper, Co-Owner & Winemaker, Vermilion Valley Vineyards, Vermilion, Ohio – Life Between the Vines
Short Pour Video No 7 features Joe Juniper, Co-Owner & Winemaker at Vermilion Valley Vineyards, Vermilion, Ohio. Learn more by visiting www.vermilion-valleyvineyards.com
📺The Unforgivable Sin of the Wine Industry
It’s the one thing in wine that’ll get you laughed out of any dinner party. The cardboard box. Franzia. Slap the bag. For decades, boxed wine has been the un…