Napa’s Luxury Squeeze
Underneath the easy-to-understand “supply and demand” explanation of growth and contraction, there is usually a more complex story. In this comprehensive explanation of the economics of Napa Valley, vintner and business analyst Ted Hall provides a layman’s explanation of the economic reality currently impacting the most famous American winemaking region —TELL THE TRUTH AND DO THE RIGHT THING, Ted Hall
Wine News
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Biggest winemaker in the US launches Hail Mary attempt to salvage crumbling empire after mass layoffs
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Ideas & Opinions
3 Things I Don't Love About Wine
—GRAPE HOSPITALITY
The civilising wonders of wine
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The question of ‘naturalness’ in wine
—CLUB OENOLOGIQUE, Alan Ramey
Napa Valley Author and Wine Industry Insider Garret Murphy Releases Debut Novel The ...
—DETROIT FREE PRESS
Wine Education
Minerality Doesn't Come from Minerals. Here's What You're Actually Tasting.
—THE POLISHED PALATE
AZ’s wine scene continues to grow in Verde Valley
—ABC 15 (video)
Real-Life Advice for Wine Lovers Building a Cellar
—NO SEDIMENT (video)
Wine Travel & Food
10 North Carolina Wineries That Feel Just Like A Trip To Italy
—SOUTHERN LIVING, Jennifer Prince
This Underrated New York Region Is an Affordable Version of The Hamptons—With 80 Wineries, Few Crowds, and Coastal Charm
—TRAVEL & LEISURE, Claudia Fisher
What future for restaurant guides?
—JANCIS ROBINSON
Rioja Wine Region: Must-Visit Wineries in Haro for Enthusiasts
—THE ATTORNEY SOMM (video)
Wine as a Passport: In Praise of Apericena
—PETITE WINE TRAVELER
Wine People & Places
Old Vine Aussie Grenache is a sleeper stunner
—DAVE MCINTYRE'S WINELINE
The '5' Has Delivered: An Early Look at the 2025 Vintage for Loire Valley Cabernet Franc
—CAB FRANC CHRONICLES
Underrated or Overhyped? German Chardonnay Blind Tasting!
—KONSTANTIN BAUM (video)
Portugal’s Ancient Clay-Pot Reds in Alentejo Are Back. Worth the Hype?
—THE WINE PAIR PODCAST
Wine Collecting & Reviews
Dutton Goldfield "Rued Vineyard" 2023 Chardonnay
—KEN'S WINE GUIDE
Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten 2022 Review
—GRAPE OBSERVER
2023 Andrew Syrah Paso Robles
—COSTCO'S WINE BLOG
DRC Made a Wine That Mere Mortals Can Afford
—ROBB REPORT, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
Wine Drinking & Buying
8 of the Most Iconic Hotel Bars in NYC
—VINEPAIR, Stephen Bradley
The Off-Dry Riesling Reboot No One Saw Coming
—WNE ENTHUSIAST, Emily Saladino
Why Sommeliers Are Obsessed With This $89 Italian Wine
—MAGICAL WINE EXPERIENCE (video)
Wine, Health & Lifestyle
A glass or two of wine a day slows ageing in men - but not in women, doctors find
—DAILY MAIL, Roger Dobson
Yes, Different Types of Alcohol Can Affect Your Health More
—HEALTHLINE
This $40 Bottle Is the World’s Best Bourbon, According to the 2026 World Whiskies Awards
—FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE, David Thomas Tao
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