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What Does the Term “International Varieties” Really Mean?
The idea of an “international” grape variety becomes particularly interesting when paired against the idea of an “indigenous” grape vareity. This comparison is really the heart of this interesting article by Marshal Tilden III. —WINE ENTHUSIAST
Cellar & Collecting
Wine News
Vineyards assess damage as wildfire rips through California wine country: ‘a devastating situation’
—THE GUARDIAN
AFL boss Andrew Dillon is accused of breaking the league's gambling rules over annual bet involving a VERY expensive bottle of wine
All because of the Grange. —DAILY MAIL
French winemaker jailed for huge champagne fraud
—BANGKOK POST
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Things to Drink
Wine Shopping
Don’t bank on courts to stop wine tariff threat, says US lobby group
—DECANTER
This $1.99 Bottle of Wine at Trader Joe's Is Stirring Up Debate - Parade
—PARADE
📺San Francisco Giants Hit a Home Run with Sonoma Wine Club – This Week Uncorked Episode 59
—CORK AND JOURNEY
SIPSIP Wine Glass with a Built-In Straw
Maybe someone can explain to me why. —THE GREEN HEAD
Wine People
Wine Travel
South Africa emerges as top affordable wine tourism destination in 2025 as global interest ... - Vinetur
—VINETUR
Wine Education
Inside Ancient Rome’s Bacchanalia: What wine fueled the party?
—DRINKS BUSINESS
Merlot Wine Explained 🍷 Taste, Pairings & History
—MY WINE DIARY
What Are Tannins in Wine?
Good, simple, quick rundown (video) —BIG HAMMER WINES
Encore of Ep 448: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Terroir with Dr. Kevin Pogue, PhD
(Podcast) —WINE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
Wine and Health
From Coping to Living: When Drinking Becomes More Than Just a Glass of Wine
Moderation. Moderation. Moderation. —METAPRESS
