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Six Hidden Gem Wine Regions to Visit Before Everyone Else Does

The idea is that visiting a wine region is more satisfying when you don’t have to wrestle with crowds. It’s hard to disagree with that. Meghanne Foye, writing in Parade Magazine, identifies six regions that deliver outstanding experiences for the visitor without subjecting them to crowds…for now. —PARADE MAGAZINE, Meghanne Foye

Cellars & Collecting

The Wines of Beaujolais: exploring the region’s changing fortunes

—CLUB OENOLOGIQUE, Natasha Hughes MW

Did I Just Spend a Fortune on a FAKE Bottle of Petrus?

—NO SEDIMENT (video)

Wine News

Pay up: The Impact of tariffs on French wine

—ABC NEWS

Tariffs push US wine industry into uncertain territory: 'Really creates a challenge'

—FOX NEWS, Amalia Roy

Are We There Yet? Wine's Search for Rock Bottom

—WINE SEARCHER, W. Blake Gray

Things to Drink

The 10 best Northwest wine values right now

—NORTHWEST WINE REPORT

9 Canned Wines, Ranked Worst To Best

—CHOWHOUND, Michelle McGinn

Two Feet in at the Natural Wine Incubator

EDIBLE EAST BAY, Mary Orlin

How an Unusual Bordeaux Wine Exemplifies the Art of Blending

—ROBB REPORT, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen

Wine Shopping & Retail

Wine Pairings for Everyday Takeout

—ENOBYTES

A Sommelier's Tips for Ordering Wine With Confidence, Even on a Budget

—CNET, Pamela Vachon

Ten Reasons to Drink Port Wine

—PAlATE PRESS, Becky Sue Epstein

Wine People

The Umami King Tim Hanni MW

—WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE (Podcast)

Posh Champagne and Free Will.

—DNKRBY NEWSLETTER

James Suckling Top 100 Wines of 2025: Key Observations & 8 Wines to Buy!

—DRINK IT IN (video)

Wine Travel & Places

A guide to the Southern Highlands' best wineries and cellar doors

—AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLER, Carla Grossetti

It’s not a wine train — it’s Amtrak. But it takes you to California’s coolest wine region

—SAN FRANCISCO STANDARD, Astrid Kane

A Traveler’s Guide to Elevating Global Experiences Through Wine

—GOOD MAN PROJECT

Wine Education

Rioja Wine Guide: Maps, Varietals & Top Producers

—ENYBYTES

Why Does My Wine Smell Like Matchsticks?

—MY WINE PAL

How Oak Gives Wine and Whiskey Their Character

—FOOD & WINE, Liz Provencher

Wine and Health

“Could I Ever Just Have One Glass Of Wine With Dinner?”

—THE SOBER SCHOOL

Histamine Intolerance: When Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Can Cause Misery

—AMERICAN COUNCIL ON SCIENCE AND HEALTH, Angela Dowden

Alan Goldfarb is a talented writer who has been covering wine for years. At one point, he covered the Napa Valley wine scene from the center of the action at the Saint Helena Star, where his honest and probing style of reporting both delighted and unsettled local vintners. Now Goldfarb is writing from his Substack, “Wine Is Bougie (but not me)”. He’s delivering an eclectic collection of essays and reporting that is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: https://alangoldfarb2424.substack.com/

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