Martha’s Vineyard Opens Up
After a decades-long exclusive contract with Heitz Cellar, other producers can now buy in grapes from the legendary Martha’s Vineyard.
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The Original Location of America’s Largest National Chain Restaurants [MAP]
It’s tempting to overlook chain restaurants as simple places to stop for a quick meal on a roadtrip, but the chain restaurant is so much more. In many ways, these dependable outposts are pillars of American dining culture, offering reliable meals at affordable prices in comfortable, family-friendly atmospheres. Today, these restaurants serve as nostalgic reminders …
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Cannabis Seized in Wine Barrels
Drugs, assault, accidental death – it hasn’t been a quiet week for the wine world
Small Steps, Big Gains: Affordable Efficiency with Winery Automation
The wine industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Changing consumer preferences, generational taste evolution, and a surge of lower-cost grapes and bulk wine from global markets are reshaping the competitive […]
Afternoon Brief, October 10
Sam Sebastiani, Sonoma Wine Scion and Founder of Viansa Winery, Dies at 84: Samuel “Sam” Sebastiani, a prominent member of one of California’s most storied wine families, died Thursday after a nearly 10-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease at his home in Sonoma. He was 84…
Gerald D Boyd On Wine: Marvelous Mendocino
John Parducci In the early days of my eager exploration of different wines and wine regions, I thought of Mendocino as an afterthought, a no…
Sam Sebastiani, Sonoma wine scion and founder of Viansa winery, dies at 84
Sam Sebastiani, a third-generation vintner, helped elevate Sebastiani Vineyards to a premium brand before founding Viansa and La Chertosa, continuing his family’s winemaking tradition while f…
Sommeliers Award Red Sparkler and “Rosa” Tequila with Top Honors at International Wine & Spirits Competition
October 10, 2025 (San Diego, CA) — You could say the judges were “seeing red.” While it’s not unusual for a red wine to take top honors at a competition, […]
Ramón Bilbao Becomes an Official Partner of the Spanish National Soccer Team on its Road to the 2026 World Cup
Ramón Bilbao and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) forge a strategic alliance connecting Spain’s leading wine brand with the nation’s most iconic sport. October 10, 2025 (Madrid, Spain) — […]
Guala Closures Announces Strategic Acquisition of Metal Crowns to Strengthen Position in East African Market
The Group will accelerate expansion in Africa and advance development of its global crown closures division. October 10, 2025 (Alessandria, Italy) — Guala Closures, a global leader in specialty beverage […]