It is said that when you start off in the industry⏤in farm management or a winery, in marketing or sales, retail, restaurant, as a wine scholar or “sommelier” (these days, [...]

The discovery of a toilet-dwelling grape seed reminds us of what sets wine apart.

March 24, 2026 – Now in its 33rd year, the Monterey Wine Competition carries on, increasingly supported by entries from Paso Robles, as that region grows. But, every year, it draws entries from Oregon, the Central Valley, Napa and elsewhere in California. There are...