Solar Panels Over Vines? Geisenheim’s VitiVoltaic vs Terroir
Geisenheim’s VitiVoltaic puts solar panels above vines. What does “lighter and fresher” mean for Rheingau Riesling, terroir, and natural wine values?
All That Wine: New Substack Collaboration and Live Chat Launch
Susannah and Katarina launch All That Wine on Substack—mixing news, grape/region insights, and industry services—with a live chat to share their vision.
Red Wines and Oak: New vs. Neutral vs. Unoaked, Explained for Drinkers
Confused about oak in red wine? We break down new vs. neutral vs. unoaked, with grapes, regions, style cues, and pairing tips inspired by Dr. Vinny.
All That Wine launches: Substack for savvy wine communicators
All That Wine, a new Substack by Susannah and Katarina Andersson, blends wine news with industry services. Why it matters—and how to join the chat.
Beauséjour’s New Chapter: Duffau-Lagarrosse on Saint‑Émilion Legacy
Jane Anson’s podcast with Josephine Duffau-Lagarrosse explores Beauséjour’s new era—family stakes, Covid pivots, and Merlot/Cab Franc Bordeaux for collectors.
Stranger Things S5: Wine’s Cameo—Chardonnay, Chianti, Angst
Stranger Things S5 puts wine in the spotlight—from Chardonnay as shield to awkward Cab ordering. What it gets right, wrong, and how to sip smarter.
Facebook’s page glitch rattles wineries; review option appears
Facebook froze winery page recommendations, then added a clunky review option. Here’s what happened, why it matters for wine businesses, and how to respond now.
Open Wine Without a Corkscrew: Safe Methods That Actually Work
No corkscrew? Open wine safely with a shoe, heat, or kitchen tools. Practical tips, real risks to avoid, and when to skip the hack entirely.
Saint-Émilion Next Gen: Josephine Duffau-Lagarrosse on Beauséjour
Ninth-gen winemaker Josephine Duffau-Lagarrosse reshapes Château Beauséjour in Saint-Émilion—legacy, grit, and a Right Bank style built for collectors.
How One Orange Wine Sparked a Movement—and Friendship in China
From Carso to Ningxia, Simon J Woolf shows how Skerk's Ograde - dry, skin-contact and full-bodied - can change lives and spark connection for wine lovers.