Illinois Wine Country Illinois has a winegrowing history dating back to 1691, and in 1900 was the fourth largest wine producer in the country until Prohibition wiped out the industry, as it did elsewhere. The modern industry was stimulated by a 1976 law allowing...
April 17, 2026 (Bentonville, AR) — A record number of 23 inductees joined the Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a special ceremony at PLMA’s Annual Meeting [...]
50 years ago, a Napa Valley wine shocked the wine world when it beat the best of France in a blind tasting. We visited the winery that started it all.
Flagship Livermore Valley Winery Expands its Annual Celebrations with New Immersive Tastings, Food Collaborations, and Seasonal Happenings to Bring Fresh Reasons to Visit (And Revisit) April 17, 2026 (Livermore, CA) [...]
On screen direct from Italy, I had the most delightful conversation with Lucia Minoggio, General Manager at Vignamaggio. Having been sent six wines (as samples) for tasting and review, it was a joy to learn more about the 400 hectare estate (of which 65 hectares are...
Timed to its 60th anniversary, Robert Mondavi Winery officially reopens its doors to visitors on April 20th, introducing new guest experiences now open for reservations alongside a limited-edition commemorative release. [...]
On this week’s episode of The Wine Makers, we sit down with Japanese winemaker Sonoe Hirabayashi of Six Cloves Wines. She talks about her roots in Nagano, her family’s long history of fermenting miso and sake, and how she found her way into wine, along with her...
April 17, 2026 (West Chicago, IL) — NADA Drop®, LLC today announced the launch of its innovative wine disc, a dual-purpose accessory designed to enhance both the wine service experience [...]
Understanding the Wine Drinker of Today: Although the majority (54%) of frequent wine drinkers still drink about the same as usual, 20% of regular wine drinkers said they were drinking less frequently, while 33% of occasional wine drinkers were lowering their...