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Today’s Top Drop
An Unattainable WHO Condition for the Enjoyment of Wine
The World Health Organization has set an unattainable high standard when it comes to drinking and health. The real question is not does moderate drinking increase health risks, but just how much the risk is increased. This is an important article for any wine drinker who wants to know the whole truth —WORLD OF FINE WINE
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Cellar & Collecting
Chateau Pontet Canet 2009 French - Bordeaux
"Very impressive after 16 years." —KEN'S WINE GUIDE
South Africa Wine Crush: Stellenrust Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch Series Rare The Mothership 2024
Clair Nesbitt crushes on a rare South African Chenin. —JAMES SUCKLING TV
Wine News
Fox News Media Adds Wine Venture To Its Growing Lifestyle Business
Fox News has entered the wine biz. —FORBES
Napa winemaker fears new wildfire after smoke from last blaze tainted grapes
"If we lose this crop, it will be 3 out of the last 8 years." (video) —CBS NEWS
Tariff relief brings hope, but U.S. wineries still shut out of Canadian shelves
Tariff rates don't matter if the product is banned from being sold.
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Things to Drink
Move over Matcha - why Pet Nat is the drink of the summer
Chilled down on a warm day? Why not.
Wine Shopping
Why You Shouldn't Use An Expensive Wine When Making Sangria
It seems like this goes without saying, but they have a lot to say. —THE TAKEOUT
Wine People
R.H. Drexel: Inseparable: Tim Mondavi, Continuum and the Napa Valley
A beautiful profile of the ultimate wine county scion. —JEBDUNNUCK.COM
33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
Your daily dose of winery dogs. —SONOMA MAGAZINE
Local politics hindering growth of Napa valley wine?
An interview with the man who understands the state of Napa better than anyone. (Video). —MEET ME IN NAPA
The Wine & S’mores Challenge 2025
A wine economist delivers everything you need to know about pairing s'mores with wine (that's a weird sentence). —WINE ECONOMIST
What Do Sommeliers Really Drink On Their Night Off?
I don't think I've ever seen a somm so excited about drinking (video). —MAGICALWINE EXPERIENCE
The VinePair Podcast: Should You Work in the Wine Industry?
I know my answer to that question. Here, the Vinepair gang delve in deep (podcast). —VINEPAIR
Wine Travel
Unlikely Pioneers: How Career Changers Are Influencing Arizona Wine - Forbes
Explosive tourism growth and pioneers lift Arizona wine industry. —FORBES
There’s a Fountain in Italy That Dispenses Free Wine! 🍷
For those wondering where to move to in Italy. —TRAVEL PIRATES
Best Wineries in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon
Perfect advice for a coming fall tour of Sonoma County. —SONOMA MAGAZINE
Wine Education
Want to Know What ‘Jammy’ Really Means in Wine?
"It’s about ripeness, richness and a bold expression of fruit that feels as if it’s been concentrated by the sun" —WINE ENTHUSIAST
From ash to glass: volcanic wine is exploding in popularity
The headline is a bit cringe, but the story is very good! —DRINKS BUSINESS
Winemaking and Artmaking
The Philosopher makes the case that wine is indeed art. —EDIBLE ARTS
