Addie F.

Joined: January 10, 2026
Articles: 362

Wine News

Wine-Searcher data shows optimism: searches rise, quality climbs

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Wine-Searcher’s latest data brings cautious optimism: searches up ~2%, 18.3M offers across 120 countries, and rising scores—Austria, Germany, and Alsace shine.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine News, Wine Travel

Bordeaux’s Breaking Point: Economic Pain, Innovation, Odd Sips

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Bordeaux’s small growers face crushing economics and heartbreak, while tech umbrellas win awards, Messi spikes wine with Sprite, and Spain seeks wine study volunteers.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Events

USA’s 10 Best Wine Festivals in 2025: Pick Your Pour Guide

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USA TODAY 10BEST unveiled 2025’s top wine festivals. Here’s how to choose your perfect sip, plan like a pro, and make the most of every pour.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Reviews

USA TODAY 10Best: 10 Wine Shops Worth a Detour Across the U.S.

USA TODAY 10BEST names the best U.S. wine shops. Boutique curation, tastings, and rare finds—why local stores matter and where to sip next. Now.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Events

Garagiste Wine Festival Returns to Solvang Feb 6–7 with 30+ Winemakers

Garagiste Wine Festival returns to Solvang Feb 6–7 with 30+ micro-producers, 150+ wines, Rare & Reserve tasting, and a Greg Brewer seminar. Sip, learn, discover.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Reviews

Top 10 U.S. Wine Shops: USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2025 Winners

USA TODAY 10Best’s Readers’ Choice crowns the top 10 wine shops of 2025. Why these boutiques matter, plus tips to get the most from your visit.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Gear

Best Wine Clubs to Gift in 2026: Firstleaf, Roscioli, Vinebox

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We break down the best wine clubs to gift in 2026—Firstleaf, Wine Insiders, Cellars, Plonk, SomMailer, 90+ Cellars, Roscioli, and Vinebox—for every palate.

Addie F.
January 11, 2026

Wine Events

Inside the 2025 New York Wine Experience Grand Tasting Highlights

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At Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience, 265+ 90-point wines and a packed Grand Tasting—from Champagne to Barolo—proved wine passion is still surging.