“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know” — John Keats
In Oregon’s Star Wine Region, Climate Change is Challenging Pinot Noir’s Dominance
Documented warming in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—home to celebrated Pinot Noir—is nudging some winemakers to consider planting different grape varieties. In an excellent bit of reporting and storytelling by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Branden Andersen, we learn how and why some winemakers are anticipating something different for the famed Willamette Valley. —OPB, Branden Andersen
Ideas & Opinions
Don’t betray the mother of all cultures
In defense of Vitis vinifera... —WORLD OF FINE WINE, Michel Bettane
Can physical AI help us understand smell and taste? Will robots one day be wine geeks?
—WINE ANORAK
You know you're upper-middle-class when these 8 hobbies feel like normal weekend activities
VEG OUT, Avery White
Wine Education
Ep 586: The Five Paths to Bubbles - The 5 Sparkling Production Methods & Styles to Try
—WINE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE (podcast)
Advanced Wine Vocabulary: Taste Wine Like a Pro!
—MY WINE DIARY (video)
Wine grape still carries molecular memory of its ancestry after 400 years, study finds
—PHYS.ORG
Wine Travel & Food
17 Sonoma Wineries to Visit if You Love Zinfandel
—SONOMA MAGAZINE
America's Oldest Organized Wine Trail Is A Finger Lakes Loop With Laid-Back Vibes And ...
—ISLANDS, Shaun Melady
Elevated Thanksgiving Food & Wine Pairings
—WASHINGTON TASTING ROOM MAGAZINE, Molly Allen
Exploring the Rattlesnake Hills AVA
—WASHINGTON TASTING ROOM MAGAZINE, Bob Johnson
Wine People & Places
Inventing the Coravin: Greg Lambrecht on Transforming Wine and Expanding By-the-Glass Exploration
WINE TALKS WITH PAUL K (podcast)
Wine Collecting & Reviews
Wine Drinking & Buying
The 10 Most Expensive Bordeaux Wines in the World (2025) [MAP]
—VINE PAIR, Olivia White
8 Alternatives to Château d’Yquem, the World’s Most Prestigious Sweet Wine
—VINE PAIR, Shana Clarke
Why Sicily’s wine is some of Italy’s best – and which bottles to buy
—CITY AM, Libby Brodie
Wine, Health & Lifestyle
How a glass of mulled wine could help you stay healthy this winter
—THE INDEPENDENT, Lydia Spencer-Elliott