Sep 6, 2025
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3 min read
THESE ARE THE MOST CLICKED ARTICLES AND STORIES OF THE WEEK. ENJOY…
1. Can Great Wines Exist Without Sulfites?
Unsulfured wines challenge conventional ideas of “flaw” and “perfection.” But are they ever truly excellent? —WINE ENTHUSIAST
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2. How Screaming Eagle Became a Cult Wine
As one of Napa Valley’s most coveted wines, a bottle of Screaming Eagle will set you back thousands of dollars. —VINEPAIR
3. I Won't Say That This Is the Best White Wine I've Tasted in 2025 ...
... but there's not much competition. —BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD
4. The 10 Best Oregon Pinot Noirs Under $50
Pinot Noir is notoriously one of the most challenging grapes to cultivate, but if there’s a state with near-perfect conditions for doing so, it’s Oregon. —VINEPAIR
5. California harvest 2025 begins: Insights from across the state
California harvest 2025: Sonoma correspondent Ana Carolina Quintela spoke with winemakers throughout the state to get a sense of how harvest is going. —DECANTER
6. What Does the Term 'International Varieties' Really Mean?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and more: these European grapes have established themselves as the backbone of the modern wine industry. —WINE ENTHUSIAST
7. This Is America’s Next Great Wine Region
Pavle Milić’s Los Milics Winery is cultivating Grenache and Petit Manseng wine in Arizona’s Sonoita AVA. —FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE
8. This $1.99 Bottle of Wine at Trader Joe's Is Stirring Up Debate
Is it a steal or a skip? Here's what shoppers are saying. —PARADE
9. Why do wines from this particular US region taste unlike anything else?
You can find “foxy” non-vinifera wines, although they’re rare and out of fashion. —SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
10. The Most Expensive Napa Wines of 2025
This year's most expensive Napa wines are rich, red and decidedly equine. —WINE SEARCHER