June 10, 2025 (Los Olivos, CA) — Demetria Estate, a 213-acre family-owned and biodynamically farmed vineyard estate in the Santa Ynez Valley, is kicking off summer with Live Music Sundays […]
Two Days of Iconic Coastal Tastings Featuring California’s Best Wines, Culinary Talent and Lifestyle Experiences June 10, 2025 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal […]
Maxeime Verzier of Domaine Verzier. As I snaked my way uphill through vineyards of Viognier and Syrah towards Domaine Verzier in Chavanay, I saw a lone figure silhouetted at the top of the hill. When I eventually pulled into the driveway, there she was again, to my left: a tall statue of the Virgin Mary …
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The 2024 Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé from Rhone, France, wins Best Wine for On-Premise at the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards. The 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards have officially announced this […]
In the world of wine, there are certain bottles that carry a mysterious air of exclusivity and importance around them. These wines tend to be extremely hard to find or prohibitively expensive, or both. Eager consumers patiently join waitlists, sign up for members-only clubs, or cross their fingers for an allocation just for the chance …
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Back in the late 1800s, American whiskey was booming. Alongside distilleries, there were rectifiers — non-distiller producers that mixed low-quality spirit or minimally aged whiskey with additives to mimic the effects of barrel aging and make their products appear to be something they weren’t. Distillers that were making true whiskey — from a fermented mash …
Is All Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey As Transparent as It Was Intended to Be? Read More »
One thing that’s become apparent in recent years is the mainstream media’s fixation on Gen Z’s drinking habits, or lack thereof. Most recently, The New York Times published a piece about how young drinkers are reluctant to open bar tabs and how paying for drinks one at a time creates more work for bartenders. But …
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Nikka is one of the most respected whisky distillers in Japan, and has been for more than nine decades. Founded by Masataka Takesturu in 1934, Nikka has stayed true to his philosophy of marrying tradition and innovation. Although he didn’t live to see it, his philosophy is perhaps most evident in Nikka’s gin and vodka, …
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The high-profile Auction Napa Valley began last Tuesday, when online bidding opened via Sotheby’s. Every single lot received a bid within the opening hour, setting the stage for competitive action throughout the week. Almost 2,000 people then descended upon Louis M. Martini Winery for a barrel auction on Friday, and the main event took place …
Napa Valley auction raises $6.5m for local youth projects Read More »
This past weekend, with views of Manhattan made moody by spring rains, over 500 wine lovers ascended the 60 stories to Manhatta for the fourth annual New York Fine Wine Encounter. This year’s Encounter featured sell-out masterclasses from Biondi-Santi, a special retrospective on aged Veuve Clicquot, and Rioja’s top wines. Starting the morning with Champagne, …
Decanter’s New York Fine Wine Encounter: Perfect port in a storm Read More »