13 Standout Wine Gifts for Oenophiles This Holiday Season 2025
From Dom Perignon Murakami to Taylor Fladgate 1975, here’s our laid-back take on Robb Report’s holiday wine gift picks—and who they’ll impress most.
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Ontario Pulls Crown Royal: Whisky Politics, Bottling Moves Explained
Ontario yanks Crown Royal after Diageo moves bottling south. We unpack the politics, trade fallout, and what this means for Canadian whisky drinkers.
Wine-Searcher data shows optimism: searches rise, quality climbs
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.
Bordeaux’s Breaking Point: Economic Pain, Innovation, Odd Sips
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.
USA’s 10 Best Wine Festivals in 2025: Pick Your Pour Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Wine Clubs to Gift in 2026: Firstleaf, Roscioli, Vinebox
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.
Inside the 2025 New York Wine Experience Grand Tasting Highlights
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.