Feb 7, 2026
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3 min read
1. Wineries for Sale, but Buyers Scarce
Some people are walking away from the California wine industry as tough times see wineries left unsold. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher
www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/02/wineries-for-sale-but-buyers-scarce
2. Revisiting the Evidence Behind Wine and Headaches
For most people, the dreaded wine headache is the direct result of drinking too much, usually made worse by insufficient hydration or imbibing on an empty stomach. But for a small share of the population, even a single glass of wine – particularly red wine – frequently seems to be a trigger.
winereviewonline.com/revisiting-the-evidence-behind-wine-and-headaches
3. Apple Maps gets a curated 'Drops of God' wine guide
To help promote Drops of God, Apple TV has released an Apple Maps guide with some of actor Tomohisa Yamashita’s favorite wineries.
9to5mac.com/2026/02/02/apple-maps-gets-a-drops-of-god-wine-guide-curated-by-actor-tomohisa-yamashita
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4. I Live in California, and This Is the No. 1 Wine Region in the Country—and No, It's Not Napa
Suisun Valley in Northern California is home to roughly a dozen wineries and tasting rooms just minutes apart, making it easy and fun to explore as an alternative to crowded Napa.
www.travelandleisure.com/suisun-valley-california-wine-11897723
5. California’s Old Vines & Those that are Saving Them
Reporter W. Blake Gray does a deep dive into the people who are tending California’s old vine vineyards.
quench.me/longform/californias-old-vines-those-that-are-saving-them
6. Gavin Newsom spent $50K of donor money at his own wine business: filings
It wasn’t the first time Newsom picked up a truckload of his own pricey wines at donors’ expense.
nypost.com/2026/02/03/us-news/gavin-newsom-spent-donor-money-at-his-own-wine-business-filings
7. Best Weekend Wine Trips from San Francisco
Looking for a weekend wine trip from San Francisco? Compare Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, Santa Cruz Mountains, Monterey, Amador, Mendocino, and Paso Robles to find the right fit.
www.winecountry.com/blog/best-weekend-wine-trips-from-san-francisco/?
8. The Wine Event That Raises $30 Million In One Day
The Naples Winter Wine Festival offers wine lovers a chance to mingle with legendary winemakers and celebrity chefs while enjoying access to some of the world's best wines
www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2026/02/01/the-wine-event-that-raises-30-million-in-one-day
9. In The Heart Of Wine Country, Anthony Bourdain Once Called This The Best Restaurant In The World, Period
You might associate California's Napa Valley with wineries. However, this region is also home to The French Laundry, a restaurant that Anthony Bourdain adored.
www.mashed.com/2085765/bourdain-best-restaurant-in-wine-country-the-french-laundry
10. What is Bordeaux's Future? Its Small Grapegrowers Worry They Have None
French consumers are drinking a lot less wine—a government program aims to uproot more than 80,000 acres of vines nationwide. Is it enough?
www.winespectator.com/articles/bordeaux-wine-growers-economic-woes