Recently, Sue and I had a virtual meet-up with a group of winemakers who want to raise New Jersey’s profile on the U.S. wine industry scene and are working together to make that goal happen. Winemakers tend to be very competitive, so finding a group of them who want...
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📺UK Pinot Noir Just Changed Our Minds!
British red wine. Seriously.Jose Quintana — winemaker at Vagabond, one of London's most exciting urban wineries — sat down with us for a speed tasting across...
Josh Cellars Expands Portfolio with the Launch of Seaswept Sparkling
March 24, 2026 — Josh Cellars, the #1 selling premium wine brand in the U.S., has announced an exciting new addition to its portfolio, Seaswept Sparkling (SRP: $14.99). Officially rolling out nationwide [...]
Opolo Vineyards Releases Second Vintage of Vranac—America’s Only Bottling of Classic Balkan Grape Variety
Estate-Grown 2022 Vranac Comes from California’s First Authenticated Planting March 24, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Opolo Vineyards today introduced its 2022 Vranac Reserve, the winery’s second estate-grown release of [...]
UK Wine Production Hits 16.5M Bottles in 2025 Harvest
UK wine production surged in 2025, with new data from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) showing output reached more than 124,000 hectolitres – equivalent to over 16.5 million bottles – marking one of the strongest years on record for the sector.The figures, based on...
Trefethen Family Vineyards Names Hailey Trefethen President
Third Generation of Founding Family Assumes Leadership of Iconic Napa Estate Winery March 24, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Trefethen Family Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s pioneering family-owned estate wineries, today [...]
Lynmar Estate Debuts Spring 2026 Collectors Lunch Pairing Menu, a Seasonal Expression of the Estate in Bloom
March 24, 2026 (Sebastopol, CA) — Lynmar Estate is pleased to introduce its Spring 2026 Collectors Lunch Pairing Menu, a vibrant, wine-paired culinary experience shaped by the flavors of spring [...]
Gillian Garrett Publishes First Practical Guide to Federal and California Alcohol Unfair Trade Practice Laws
New Reference Book by a Leading Alcohol Law Attorney Demystifies the Complex Regulatory Framework Governing the Alcoholic Beverage Industry March 24, 2026 (Oakland, CA) — Navigating the complex array of [...]
