Napa Weighs Price Cuts as Tasting Fees Hit Reality Check
Facing soft tourism and DTC slowdown, Napa debates lower tasting fees. PlumpJack and Jackson Family test discounts; others defend the 'Aspen of wine' image.
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US Dietary Guidelines Sidestep Alcohol Limits; Wine Exhales
US dietary guidelines skip strict alcohol limits, sidestepping 'no safe level.' What it means for wineries, retailers, and anyone who enjoys wine with dinner.
5 Wine Tourism Trends for 2025: Mobile Tasting, Events, Value
From mobile wine pop-ups to goat yoga, Forbes’ Liz Thach, MW spotlights five DTC trends reshaping 2025 wine tourism—and how smart wineries win visitors.
Wine & Design: A NOLA Couple’s Pandemic-Proof Home and Cellar
Inside Tory and Britt McPhail’s NOLA sanctuary: Greek Revival design, a 425-bottle wine pantry, Zoom tastings, and community cookups keeping spirits high.
Drops of God S2: Fleur Geffrier Talks Wine, Family, Global Thrills
International Emmy-winning Drops of God returns. Fleur Geffrier previews Season 2’s global wine quest, Beaucastel’s eco edge, and why tasting beats intimidation.
Inside a Wine-Savvy New Orleans Home Built for Pandemic Life
Chef Tory McPhail and wife Britt turned their Greek Revival New Orleans home into a wine-forward sanctuary—from a 425-bottle pantry to Zoom tastings.
Drops of God Season 2: Fleur Geffrier on Wine and Mystery
Drops of God returns Jan. 21 on Apple TV+. Fleur Geffrier dishes on terroir, tension, and Beaucastel’s sustainable glow. Wine drama, global roots.
Oregon Chardonnay Steps Into the Sun: Terroir, Clones, Confidence
Oregon Chardonnay is finally shining. Winemakers reveal terroir, clone choices, and collaborative cellar work fueling balanced, age-worthy wines—without Burgundy price tags.
Inside Beaucastel’s bid for the world’s greenest winery
Wine Spectator spotlights Beaucastel's bid to build the most sustainable winery. Here's why it matters and how green design can shape better wine.
Il Borro: Ferragamos’ Tuscan Wine Retreat in Valdarno di Sopra
Inside Il Borro, the Ferragamos’ organic Tuscan wine estate and luxe hamlet—wines to seek, how to visit, and why Valdarno di Sopra deserves your itinerary.