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This veteran Sonoma County winemaker is betting on rare Spanish grapes for her solo debut

The vice president of international marketing at the Wine Institute in California takes the temperature of the Golden State’s offering, from cool-climate wines to fire safety. By Sarah Neish. “Wine...

The Rudd family founded Rudd Estate in 1996 and turned their eastern Oakville grapes into one of Napa Valley’s most successful estate-grown cabernet sauvignons. Leslie and Susan Rudd have spent...

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Ont. – Canadian wineries could be adding billions more to this country’s GDP in the years ahead if the barriers they are facing were to be addressed,...

Central Otago Pinot specialist Nevis Bluff will work with brand strategist Nimbility to drive sustainable brand expansion in the Asia region. Rebecca Lo reports. Nevis Bluff will join forces with...

The arrest of a man in the Phoenix area may have unraveled the first thread in a check-theft scheme that diverted more than $1.5 million in property tax payments, the...

Robert Mondavi Winery reopens on April 20, 2026, following a historic transformation. Click here to experience the new chapter of Robert Mondavi Winery. In December, we profiled the enduring legacy...

February 17, 2026 – There is new evidence of a deepening bear market in wineland. While some areas may be looking up: for example, Wente cites growth in sales of...

Between running a bed-and-breakfast, operating a wine bar, and bottling and selling her own wine, Mia Ponzi stays busy. She may have inherited her hearty work ethic and homegrown knowledge...

A Salmon Arm winery has a second application before the city for a planned events venue to help keep revenue flowing. Jamie Smith wears several hats at Marionette Winery including...

YOUNTVILLE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cliff Lede Vineyards, the renowned Stags Leap District winery celebrated for its deep-rooted connection to classic rock culture, will be showcased across this...

"When I bought the land for what is now Revana Estate, I had only visited Napa Valley once before, back in the mid-1970s. At the time, I was a medical...

Japanese whisky and sake have had their global breakout moments. Why not Japanese wine? That’s Paul Travers’ thinking. After a career running finance technology for MetLife and other major financial...

If your idea of summer bliss includes chilled rosé, leafy rows of grapes, and alfresco tasting, a vineyard hotel offers a front-row seat to the season’s most delicious show. •...

Just outside downtown Calistoga, the Auberge Collection’s Solage resort offers a couple of outdoor restaurants where you can relax and soak up some rays while enjoying an excellent meal. Solbar,...

Picture yourself on vacation with a glass of red wine in hand among rolling hills studded with vineyards and orchards. No, we're not talking about Tuscany. The underrated wine region...

Look, I know it's only spring, but in north central Washington, temperatures are heating up. To me, it's basically summertime. One of my favorite things to do in the summer...

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Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Last week was all about the incredible red wine from Oregon, this week it's...

Each year, North Bay Business Journal recognizes professional women who are doing the big work in this region. Here are profiles of this year’s Influential Women Awards honorees: • Soledad...

Am I wrong in believing that babies do not belong at wineries, breweries, festivals, and other adult spaces? I know this is going to make people angry, but I finally...

The annual Pink Sonoma Rosé Wine Fest will return Sunday, May 17, for its sixth year, bringing dozens of wineries, a sea of pink attire and a renewed focus on...

Virginia Democrats are taking their case for redistricting the state to the highest court in the land. Virginia Republicans say they can't seem to take no for an answer.

SOLEDAD, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CRŪ Winery is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2026 California Honey Festival. This is the 8th year of the California Honey...

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery is welcoming summer 2026 with two major events designed to bring visitors onto the historic grounds for live music, food, wine, family activities and...

At Argyle, a pioneering winery located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Kate Payne Brown and Erica Miller are stepping into big shoes. Hired just a year ago, Payne Brown is only...

Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google GILES COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Wine lovers can sample wines from Blacksburg’s newest vineyard and winery, White Dog Winery....

We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend the first Focus Group Meeting regarding the Tiered Winery Rural...

Agreement expands distribution of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Lewis Cellars nationwide LOS ANGELES – May 12, 2026 – The Wonderful Company’s wine business has announced the expansion of its...

Martha’s Vineyard’s Griffin Beuhler tracks the offensive play during a game at Sandwich Middle-High School in Sandwich, MA on May 12, 2026. Allen Gunn/Cape Cod Times Sandwich’s Reece MacKinnon uncorks...

A new study from the UMass Donahue Institute estimates that a fee on high-value real estate transactions to fund affordable and attainable housing initiatives could generate more than $3.8 million...

I’m writing this on Sunday, May 10. It is Mother’s Day, and the day after the third annual Aquinnah Variety Show. For Mother’s Day, I’m just appreciating all that it...

May 12, 2026 — Telmont is proud to be selected, for the sixth consecutive year, as the official Champagne of the Cannes Film Festival, on the occasion of its 79th...

The Official Champagne of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Celebrates Race Weekend May 12, 2026 (New York, NY) — Champagne Telmont, the Official Champagne of 2025 Season Champions –...

May 12, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Castoro Cellars, California’s largest certified organic winegrower, today announced a major expansion of its partnership with Saga Robotics – scaling the Norwegian company’s...

U.S. wine spending exceeds $115 billion in 2025 as falling consumption, shrinking California supply and direct-to-consumer pullbacks force an industry reset • Despite headwinds, wineries remain cautiously optimistic about the...

Cookout at the Vineyard tickets are almost sold out! May 12, 2026 — Cookout at the Vineyard (CATV) is a curated safe space in Sonoma County, CA’s Wine Country centering...

A Distinctly Argentine Expression of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Where Limestone Soils and Mountain Conditions Drive Freshness, Structure, and Purity May 12, 2026 (New York, NY) — Argentine producer Luigi...

Dirt to Glass 2026: A two-day conference for better decisions and better wines Dirt to Glass has grown into Michigan’s statewide platform connecting growers, winemakers, researchers and industry leaders to...

May 12, 2026 (Ramona, Valley, CA) — Family Winemakers of California invites winery leaders and teams to a hands-on Digital Strategy Masterclass, taking place Wednesday, June 24, at Ramona Ranch...

May 12, 2026 — At TFWA Singapore, Bottega winery and distillery will be presenting its collection of No/Alcohol products, which are increasingly in demand on the market, at its stand....

Sonoma County, CA (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) — The Next Gen International Wine Awards has announced that judge nominations for its inaugural competition will close on May 15, 2026. Scheduled...

Featuring a new bottle design, V.O joins V.S.O.P. and its older aged rhum brethren in the American offering May 12, 2026 (Le François, Martinique) — Rhum Clément, renowned for its...

May 12, 2026 (New York, NY) — Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB Brooklyn) returns to Industry City on June 9 and 10, 2026, bringing together the global bar and beverage community...

May 12, 2026 (Stockholm, Sweden) — The Star Wine List of the Year competition has now completed the USA leg of its global tour, with awards ceremonies in New York...

PART OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO RELOAD AND LES RESTOS DU CŒUR FOUNDATIONS A BOTTLE OF LA ROMANÉE 1865 – BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS SOARS TO CHF 122,000...

May 12, 2026 (Folsom, CA) — The Barbera Festival, the premier celebration of the Barbera varietal in the United States, is proud to announce its return to Folsom, California, for...

May 12, 2026 (Napa/Sonoma, CA) — On Wednesday, May 27, from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. PST, the Winemaking & Viticulture Roundtable of the Napa | Sonoma chapter of Women for...

May 12, 2026 (Yountville, CA) — Cliff Lede Vineyards, the renowned Stags Leap District winery celebrated for its deep-rooted connection to classic rock culture, will be showcased across this year’s...

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May 12, 2026 (San Luis Obispo County, CA) — El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Winemaker Dinner, Vines that ECHO, taking place on June...

A premier executive program designed to advance strategic leadership, commercial capabilities, and global competitiveness in the Mexican wine industry May 12, 2026 (Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico) — CETYS Universidad, through...

May 12, 2026 — Wine Market Council (WMC) announces an exclusive member webinar unveiling new insights from its latest Consumer Taste Preference Study. Entitled Taste Matters: What “Wine-Hesitant” Consumers Want...

May 13, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — Wine Folly co-founder Madeline Puckette will moderate the trade seminar “Chenin Blanc in a Changing Wine Culture” at the second annual Hella Chenin Wine...

May 12, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The Wonderful Company’s wine business has announced the expansion of its long-standing relationship with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world’s...

May 12, 2026 (Charlottesville, VA) — The Monticello Wine Trail announces the return of Monticello Wine Week, taking place June 22–28, 2026, across Charlottesville and the surrounding Central Virginia region....

The Assembly Appropriations Committee will decide this week whether AB 1585 advances to the Assembly floor. May 12, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — On Thursday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will take...

Introduces the T.A.S.T.E. Verified Experience℠ designation to help wine lovers discover these wineries May 12, 2026 (Napa and Sonoma, CA) — Family-run wineries producing fewer than 5,000 cases annually now...

Cuvée Pietra from the Trentino Alps launches in New York and New Jersey through VIAS Imports May 12, 2026 (New York, NY) — Marchese Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, proprietor of San...

The world of wine continues to suffer from declining wine production and consumption over the medium term. Total wine production in 2025 was 227 million hectolitres, a marginal increase over...