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Oregon’s Rogue Valley – A Wine Buyer’s Guide
The Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon is on the rise. More and more attention is being paid to the diversity of wines from the region and the winemakers producing them. Jonathan Cristaldi provides this comprehensive report on the wine of the Rogue Valley at his newish Cristaldi & Co website. —CRISTALDI & CO, Jonathan Cristaldi
Wine News
French winegrowers protest as crisis deepens
—THE DRINKS BUSINESS, Amelie Maurice-Jones
‘You Volunteered That Information’: Woman Jokes About Having Glass Of Wine In The American Express Lounge. Then JetBlue Doesn’t Let Her Board
—BRO BIBLE
These aged California wines are nearly impossible to find - unless you're in this 'tasting society'
—SF CHRONICLE, Jess Lander
Ideas & Opinions
Top books perfect as Christmas gifts for wine lovers & 3 bottles to try including Dunnes deals
—THE IRISH SUN, Matthew Nugent
Wine World: Where do I begin?
—PATTAYA MAIL, Colin Kaye
2025 is turning out to be a great year for wine - South African Wine News
—WINE.CO.ZA
Wine Education
What Decanting Wine Really Does (And Why You Should Do It)
—TASTING TABLE, Julia Holland
These 2 Ingredients Can Upgrade Even The Cheapest Wine
—CHOWHOUND, Lauren Bulla
How Does Your Grape Garden Grow?
—JUST A SMIDGE
Wine Travel & Food
The Regional Wines and Pastas of Italy, Mapped
—VINEPAIR, Olivia White
Napa's loveliest spots for drinking and dining
—THE TIMES, Adam Lechmere
Italy's New Ultra-Luxury Train Gives Travelers a Fever Dream of Wine and Pampering
—GUESSING HEADLIGHTS, Steve Cummings
7 Best Wine-Country Towns In Virginia
—WOLRD ATLAS
Wine People & Places
California's coolest county
—JANCIS ROBINSON
Sonoma Valley Wine Guide: Maps, Varietals & Top Producers
—ENOBYTES
Wine Collecting & Reviews
Top 100 Wines of Germany 2025 Report Preview with Senior Editor Stuart Pigott
—JAMES SUCKLLING TV, Stuart Pigott
Pott Wines
—OWEN BARGREEN REVIEWS
A Symphony of Gold: Hanzell’s Moon Mountain Chardonnay with Silky Chanterelle Pasta
—ENOFLYZ
Wine Drinking & Buying
The World’s 50 Best Wineries, According To Virgin Wines
—FORBES, Lewis Nunn
Barolo Battle! Costco Kirkland vs. Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve!
—THE WINE PAIR PODCAST
Drink more Dolcetto? Yes, please!
—WINE MUSING
How tariffs could impact your holiday wine
—CNN, Jordan Valinsky
Wine, Health & Lifestyle
How Wine Affects Inflammation Compared to Other Alcoholic Drinks - Health
—HEALTH.COM, Lindsey DeSoto, RD
A Legendary Vintner’s Crucial Contribution to Auction Napa Valley
—ROBB REPORT, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
