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Guala wants to ‘democratise’ access to bespoke closures
Italian manufacturer Guala is expanding its services to help small and boutique wineries produce closures with the same detailed customisation previously reserved for large-scale companies. The post Guala wants to ‘democratise’ access to bespoke closures appeared...
📺1275 Collections: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Wine Bank 🍷🔒
What does it take to protect the finest wines of our generation? Join Robert Kupstas inside 1275 Collections, a Geneva-based wine advisory and banking compan...
The Earthworms Are Safe
Much has been made, in both mention and meme, of the recently announced MICHELIN distinction for wine. Not to be confused with the MICHELIN Sommelier Award, or the recognition of good wine lists in the original MICHELIN star ratings, from 2026, the guide that has...
Afternoon Brief, December 17
Russian Questions for US Wine Competition: How did Russian wines make it to a San Francisco wine competition, despite being banned by US law?...
Copa Fina Announces Leadership Transition: Lauren Koenig Appointed Chief Executive Officer
Founder Shelbi Herring Moves into Advisor & Chairwoman Role After 17 Years Leading the Company December 17, 2025 (Oakland, CA) — Copa Fina Wine Imports today announced that Lauren Koenig [...]
📺Sommelier Opens a bottle made from the oldest grape vine in the world!
Join Sommelier Claire Coppi as she enjoys a dessert wine from one of the oldest grape vines in the World, which happens to be in a very unexpected location.
📺Champagne vs. Crémant. Is EXPENSIVE Sparkling Wine a SCAM?
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San Francisco International Wine Competition disqualified 15 Russian wineries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted
УНН Politics ✎ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the decision of the San Francisco International Wine Competition to disqualify 15 Russian wineries…
