La Befana, Venice Regatta & Venissa: Epiphany Travel Notes
La Befana, Venice’s regatta, and Venissa’s rare Dorona set the vibe for Epiphany travel—plus pairing tips for your next lagoon-side wine escape.
Oregon Chardonnay’s Rise: Why Willamette Whites Are Winning Hearts
Oregon Chardonnay is having a moment. Terroir, Dijon clones and Burgundy-influenced technique are delivering dry, vibrant whites with verve. What to know.
Garrigue in Wine: Beyond Provence and Rhône—How to Spot It
Garrigue 101: what it is, why it shows up in Rhône/Provence wines (and beyond), how to recognize it, and smart pairing moves for GSM lovers.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Names David Bowman CEO under Local Owners
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates names David Bowman CEO as the Wyckoff family returns the company to local ownership; Anna Mosier becomes president and CFO.
Jane Eyre 2024: Burgundy Pinot d’émotion worth chasing
Australian-born Jane Eyre channels Burgundy’s Pinot d’émotion in 2024. Why her négociant approach charms Pinot fans, plus pairing and occasion tips.
Toast La Befana in Venice: Epiphany traditions and Dorona wines
From La Befana’s witchy regatta to Venissa’s rare Dorona, here’s how to toast Epiphany in Venice—what to drink, why it matters, and where to go.
Oregon Chardonnay Steps Into the Spotlight: Style, Context, Pairings
Oregon Chardonnay is having a moment. Style, terroir, Burgundy parallels, and smart pairings—plus winemaker insights on clones, climate, and cellar craft.
Ste. Michelle taps David Bowman as CEO; Mosier shifts to CFO
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates names David Bowman CEO as Anna Mosier becomes president/CFO under new Wyckoff family ownership. What this means for Washington wine.
Jane Eyre 2024: Pinot emotion from Burgundy, Beaujolais, Australia
Winehog’s Steen Öhman spotlights Jane Eyre’s Burgundy-rooted Pinot. Here’s what “Pinot d’émotion” signals—and how to drink and pair these elegant reds.
Oregon Chardonnay: Why Willamette Whites Are Finally Shining
Oregon Chardonnay is having a moment. We unpack clones, terroir, and cellar smarts—and how Willamette’s cool climate shapes fresh, balanced, site-driven whites.