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Chinese Wine Is No Longer Imitating Europe — It’s Defining Itself

‘Trouble is,’ said my old friend, ‘that’s just not what I want to drink any more.’ He was referring to the cellar he’d built up over 30 years and more: mostly claret at the good-but-affordable level.  Not trophy wines; stuff like Lynch Bages, Léoville-Barton – the sort of wines beloved of British drinkers buying for …

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February 5, 2026 — Hunter Luxury’s beloved Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can has claimed its tenth major packaging industry award win, taking home the coveted PLD – Value Added Packaging accolade […]

February 5, 2026 — London Wine Fair is approaching capacity on its inaugural Host Nation initiative, which was first announced in the autumn.  The initiative has been introduced to showcase […]

February 5, 2026 (Verona, Italy) — OperaWine, the première event of Vinitaly, offers journalists, sommeliers, and international wine professionals the chance to taste Italy’s finest wines, selected by Wine Spectator […]

February 5, 2026 (Tokaj, Hungary) — The Sonoma Tokaj Sister Cities Committee (STSCC) will be providing an opportunity for an internship in Tokaj, Hungary, during this year’s harvest. We are […]

In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald is in conversation with Emily Carlson, a wine buyer and sommelier based in Healdsburg, California. Together, they explore how digital platforms are reshaping wine sales, how producers can choose the right e-commerce partners, and why storytelling plays a crucial role in building lasting connections with consumers at scale.

Recognize him? Police search for man after burglary at Queen Bar and Wine in Maryland

When you picture a glass of wine, you’re likely to picture a glass of red. When you think of winemaking regions, Bordeaux and Burgundy — both predominantly known for their red wine — come to mind. And when drinkers are surveyed on their preferences, red comes out on top. The instinctual default to red wines …

6 Underrated White Wines From Historically Red-centric Regions Read More »

When thinking about cocktails, base spirits tend to be the first element that comes to mind. It makes sense — given their high proof, liquors are the primary booze source for most cocktails, both classic and modern. These liquors are undeniably important, but in most instances, they are not the primary flavor driver of the …

A Timeline of the Bar Industry’s Darling Liqueurs Read More »