The Soft Power of Napa Merlot
In a place where Cabernet is king, there’s now a growing appreciation for the power behind the throne.
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30+ Power-Packed Education Sessions, Workshops and Keynotes Confirmed for Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas
Top Industry Leaders Tackle the Most Pressing Issues Facing Bars and Restaurants Today February 9, 2026 (Las Vegas, NV) — More than 30 masterclasses, workshops, and keynote presentations are on […]
A DNA discovery connecting Türkiye and Hungary over three centuries
This morning at Wine Paris, Dr José Vouillamoz and Seyit Karagözoğlu of Paşaeli Winery made the surprising announcement that Kolorko… …
Gregory + Vine Named U.S. Agency of Record for Vins de Loire
February 9, 2026 (New York, NY) — Vins de Loire (InterLoire) has appointed Gregory + Vine as its public relations and trade education agency of record for the U.S. market. […]
Rare Champagne Contributes to 30 Million Dollars Raised at Naples Winter Wine Festival
February 9, 2026 — On January 31st, Rare Champagne proudly participated in the live auction at the 26th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, held at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, raising more than $30 […]
🎧📺Mondavi Part V: The French Influence That Changed American Wine | Wine 101
In this episode of Wine 101, host Keith Beavers continues the story of Robert Mondavi and the rise of Napa Valley wine. After years of family conflict and in…
Costco Is José Andrés’ Go-To Grocery Store For This French Wine
José Andrés prefers buying Bordeauxs, one of his favorites, from Costco of all places. Perhaps this is unsurprising as Costco is known for its collection.
📺Penfolds with Senior Winemaker, Steph Dutton
Behind the scenes with Steph Dutton, Senior Winemaker at Penfolds, at the historic Kalimna Vineyard. In this episode, we explore her journey from science and…
Wine Origins Alliance Welcomes Ontario, Canada and Mendoza, Argentina as Newest Members
Releases findings from survey showing that concerns with non-tariff measures transcend borders February 9, 2026 (Paris, France) — The Wine Origins Alliance (WOA) today announced that Ontario, Canada and Mendoza, Argentina have joined […]
📺They Let a YouTuber Judge a Pro Wine Competition
I’ve always dreamed of judging a major wine competition. I finally got the chance… and it almost broke me.The Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition …