France's prolonged summer heat and drought are shrinking grape development across major wine regions, with Champagne growers expecting yields to fall around 10% and harvests beginning weeks earlier than normal. The post French heatwave to cut Champagne yields by 10%...

July 9, 2026 (Oakville, CA) — Opus One Winery today announces that Winemaker Michael Silacci will retire following the completion of the 2026 harvest. Silacci’s 25‑year tenure has greatly shaped [...]

Absente is made by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, a producer founded in 1898 in Forcalquier, a region known for herbal spirits such as pastis, génépi, and traditional plant‑based liqueurs. The base spirit is infused with wormwood, anise, and Mediterranean...