Winery names like Mondavi, Martini, and Sebastiani are household names among wine drinkers. Italian Americans established these wineries in California in the early 20th century, and their brands grew big over time. So big that they became acquisition targets for the largest wine companies in the country and lost their founding-family connections. Names like […]
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The world’s largest freshwater lake system doesn’t just create ideal conditions for northern vineyards. It’s also home to a recreational paradise for every interest and ability. “Michigan is an amazing place [with] the amount of natural area preserved and available for recreation,” says Cristin Hosmer, winemaker at the 1855 Project. “You can swim at pristine […]
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If you’re like many of us at Wine Enthusiast, you like to take wine wherever you go. While we certainly have our favorite cans and bottles, they can be cumbersome. Thankfully, there’s boxed wine. It’s much easier to pack, and there will be more than enough. So, we’ve got you covered whether you’re heading to […]
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September 17, 2021, Victoria’s Secret finally restocked their Body by Victoria Full Coverage bras. Waiting for my imaging tech to perform my annual mammogram, I ordered eight to replace my stretched-out, nearly decade-old collection. On the way home, I stopped at the wine shop to restock my favorite bottles, planning to host small gatherings, which […]
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Sustainability is a broad term in the beverage sector. Winemakers, brewers, and distillers are having meaningful conversations about what the term means for their industry. And while there may be overlapping concepts, like organic farming, there may be differences in what sustainability means to them. This week’s episode looks at sustainability and what it […]
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the war has caused incomprehensible losses: millions of displaced citizens, thousands of dead and wounded, and the destruction of untold buildings and houses, to say nothing of entire cities and towns. Another victim is Ukraine’s wine culture, which has blossomed in recent years after decades of neglect—and intentional […]
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The last two growing seasons in Texas’ High Plains AVA saw historically wretched weather that cut wine grape production by two-thirds, leaving the state’s wine business between a rock and a hard place. Now, legal claims that a chemical herbicide drift from nearby cotton fields has damaged thousands and thousands of vines may ultimately leave […]
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A woman allegedly broke into the home of a Denver couple and poured herself a glass of wine before taking a bath in their tub, according to a local affiliate report. Now, a Denver family is warning others in the area to be on the lookout after a bizarre home burglary last week. The bizarre […]
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The family-owned business hopes to make Augusta, Missouri wine country a national destination. Augusta, Missouri has long been a popular local destination this time of year. You can feel it in the air, fall has begun and it brings to mind all kinds of activities including a long-time favorite; winery outings! Many people flock to […]
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A woman allegedly broke into the home of a Denver couple and poured herself a glass of wine before taking a bath in their tub, according to a local affiliate report. Now, a Denver family is warning others in the area to be on the lookout after a bizarre home burglary last week. The bizarre […]
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