In terms of general popularity, white wines have long lived in the shadow of their red counterparts, with the former often disregarded as a category for non-serious drinkers. But in recent years, the tides have turned. While the wine industry at large continues to be shrouded in doom and gloom, white wine is holding its …
The story of whiskey for the last 20 years has been nothing but positive. After decades of declining sales in the late 20th century, established whiskey categories like Scotch, bourbon, and Irish whiskey underwent a renaissance. Simultaneously, new whiskey styles emerged, from American craft distillers to single malt makers in far-flung destinations across the globe. …
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Credit: Leslye Smith Photography At the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) NYC, a handpicked selection of New World trailblazers is redefining what excellence looks like beyond the traditional strongholds of Europe. These six producers from the New World are not just making outstanding wines, they are pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and changing the way …
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Regardless of industry, the dream for virtually every brand is to grow large enough to eventually get scooped up by a large conglomerate in exchange for millions of dollars. For some, this takes only a few years. For others, it can take decades. But for affordable wine brands that occupy the gray area between bottom-shelf …
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May in Oregon wine country brings bright wines and verdant vineyard rows. Tasting rooms from southern Oregon up through the Willamette Valley and east to The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater welcome guests with new wine releases and the enchanting surroundings that created them. This special stretch of time, otherwise known as Oregon Wine Month, unfolds …
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Wine Market Council Tackles Domestic Wine Industry’s Current Setbacks: This past April 2 at the 2025 Wine Market Council (WMC) Annual Research Conference and Members Meeting, held in the City of Napa, there were some illuminating discussions on the overall state of the American wine industry…
Part of the allure of visiting Paris is the idea of sitting at a busy sidewalk café casually sipping a glass of French wine. In this scenario, the wine is always somehow very affordable and yet very delicious. But it turns out that life-changing glass of Sancerre or Cabernet Franc might be cheap plonk in …
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LONG BEACH, Calif., April 28, 2025 — LAWineFest rings in two decades of celebrating all things wine in Los Angeles County, with two days of waterfront wine education, exploration and fun, […]
Innovative Craft Winery Franchise Owners, Corporate Team, Vendors and Partners Come Together for Weeklong Event Including Winemaking Immersion, Franchisee Awards, Community Giveback & More Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – (April 28, […]
World-class Artists Performing in Iconic Napa Valley Locations April 28, 2025, Napa, CA – Music in the Vineyards (MITV) announces their 31st season of concerts from August 1-24, 2025. Presented by […]