This Week Uncorked

In this week's episode, we discuss how fine wine demand grows in Latin America, bulk wine shows unexpected strength, and a major debate emerges over whether the U.S. wine industry deserves a government bailout.  This week's features include Truffle Pig Winery in Temecula, the 2021 Saxum "G2 Vineyard," and Il Refettorio on the Amalfi Coast.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Fine Wine Demand Surges In Key La...

In this week's episode, we discuss how disease-resistant grapes spark hope for a Florida wine renaissance, Vinarchy slashes 60 brands to appeal to younger drinkers, and France pledges $150 million to aid vine uprooting efforts.  This episode also features Weisinger Family Winery in Oregon, the 2022 Rutherford Hill Merlot from Napa Valley, and Hostaria Baccofurore on Italy's Amalfi Coast.   Wine Ne...

In this week's episode, we discuss how millennials have officially overtaken Baby Boomers as America's largest wine‑drinking generation, Wine Enthusiast's 2025 Top 100 list is out, and rising alcohol duties are making Europe—especially the UK—one of the most expensive places in the world to drink wine. This week also features Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland, Oregon, the 2022 Cline Family Cellars Anc...

In this week's episode, we discuss how a 416-year-old Tibetan grapevine earns a world record, Napa Valley leaves thousands of acres of grapes unharvested, and the wine industry asks if it's finally hit rock bottom. This week's featured winery is Barton Family Wines in Paso Robles, alongside a 2020 Domaine du Grand Tinel Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a spotlight on Forma restaurant in Civitavecchia, Ital...

In this episode, we discuss how AI is reshaping wine writing, Michelin is stepping into global wine scoring, and the debate over why wine ratings still matter continues alongside the release of Wine Spectator's Top 100 list. This week's features spotlight the historic Gordon's Wine Bar in London, the 2019 Siboney Cellars "Storm Breaker" Merlot, and Steak & Company in London for a perfect food‑and‑...

In this week's episode, we discuss Master Sommelier Ian Cauble launching The Caubleist, a new daily wine club with deep storytelling roots, as the wine world debates the meaning of minerality, vine age, and a bribery scandal involving shelf space and Super Bowl tickets. This week's featured winery is Manousakis in Crete, the wine is a 2023 Gundlach Bundschu Dry Gewürztraminer, and the restaurant i...

In this week's episode, we discuss Port wine's uncertain future, a flight attendant's global quest for Domaine des Miroirs, and Sonoma County's denial of a wine country pool club lead this week's top stories. This episode features Robert Renzoni Vineyards in Temecula, their 2021 Fiori di Fano wine, and a visit to Mama Rosa's Trattoria.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ 'It'll be a shrinking category until...

In this week's episode, we discuss how wine tourism now generates 25% of global winery revenue, Clif Family boosts membership by revamping the wine club model, and a California couple brings regenerative farming into the spotlight. This episode also features Tenuta di Mensanello in Tuscany, the I Sistri Chardonnay 2022, and Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Florence.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wine...

In this week's episode, we discuss a neuromarketing study that reveals how wine capsules sway buying decisions, Japanese vintners embrace their own terroir over French imports, and wine and white spirits surge in Thailand's beverage market. This week's features include Château Fortia winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 2022 Château Fortia Cuvée Baron, and SUSHISAMBA in London.   Wine News Round-Up:...

In this week's episode, we discuss how Japan's sake laws are driving brewers to the U.S., Decanter explores cellar-clearing panic and rethinking alcohol levels, and the Wall Street Journal reports on California's deepening wine industry crisis. This week's spotlight features Le Domaine de la Roche in Beaujolais, their 2020 "La Croix Blanche," and a visit to the Michelin-starred La Scène Thélème in...

From a $25 wine revolution shaking up California, to Charles Smith's transparency crusade, and bacteria that may save smoke-tainted vintages — we've got the stories that have the wine world buzzing. This week's features include the legendary Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe winery, the 2021 M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the iconic restaurant Le Comptoir de La Mère Germaine in the...

In this week's episode, we are discussing how Canada's wine industry is seeing a surprise sales boom thanks to U.S. tariffs, Valle de Guadalupe faces a surprising new wine region rival, and the global winemaking profession hits a generational crossroads. This week's featured winery is Château des Bachelards in Fleurie, with a spotlight on the 2017 Domaine Dupré Goujon and the acclaimed OXTE Restau...

In this week's episode, we discuss how premium wine by the glass is finally shedding its stigma, a surprising Prohibition-era loophole used by Churchill resurfaces, and the best sparkling wine in the world has just been crowned. This week's features include the Tuscany-based Poggio Amorelli winery, the rare Ao Yun "Shangri-La" 2014 from China, and fine dining at Poggio Rosso on the San Felice Esta...

In this week's episode, we are discussing how tariffs continue to send shockwaves through the global wine trade, with U.S. buyers pulling back and fine wine markets reeling from long-term fallout, just as the rise of winery hotels offers a new lifeline for struggling producers. This week's features include Château Mont-Thabor in Bédarrides, their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and a visit to the Michel...

In this week's episode, we discuss how wild chimps may hold the key to our love of booze, Sonoma wineries are trying to attract younger drinkers by raising prices, and a quirky vineyard in Lodi with 50+ German grapes now has a waitlist. This week's featured picks include Panizzi Winery in San Gimignano, the rare 2021 San Felice Pugnitello Toscana IGT, and modern Japanese cuisine at Azumi in Housto...

In this week's episode, we discuss Angelina Mondavi takes the helm at Charles Krug, a major wine recall shocks Costco shoppers, and European vintners clash with the WHO's anti-alcohol stance. This week's featured sips include the 2022 Cervaro della Sala from Antinori, a stop at Rome's beloved Enoteca Il Goccetto wine bar, and a Michelin-starred dining experience at Per Me Giulio Terrinoni.   Wine...

In this week's episode, we discuss Direct-to-Consumer wine laws are changing in three states, the average DTC bottle price has soared to $52, and blind tasting is now dominating online wine education. This week's featured picks include Villa a Sesta in Chianti Classico, the 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Potente in Houston, Texas.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Three Stat...

In this week's episode, we discuss the U.S. just exempted Portuguese cork from 15% tariffs, Congress pulled funding from an anti-alcohol panel aiming to tighten drinking guidelines, and Gen X is emerging as the wine industry's next big buyer. This week's spotlight features La Lama in Chianti Classico, the 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, and Xochi, a standout Oaxacan restaurant in Houston,...

In this week's episode, we discuss California facing another brutal grape glut, climate change drives a rise in non-vintage blends, and media giants like Fox News jump into the wine game as Texas wine country levels up. This week's highlights include Fèlsina in Chianti Classico, the 2017 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere, and LMP Restaurant & Bar in Las Vegas. Sideways novels available...

In this week's episode, we discuss San Francisco Giants team up with Sonoma County Winegrowers to launch the first-ever MLB wine club, South African wineries face steep 30% U.S. tariffs, and a new free tool called WineSpeak is helping industry marketers sharpen their messaging. Our featured picks include Cantine Marisa Cuomo in Furore, Italy, the 2022 Page Springs Cellars Anonymous, and The Bootle...

In this week's episode, we discuss Sonoma grapegrowers clash over a 1% Wine Improvement District fee, Michelin stars in the U.S. and Europe come under scrutiny, and Napa cult Cabernet sales show signs of slowing. This week's highlights include Casa Emma winery in Tuscany, a Corsican Patrimonio Rosé, and First & Oak restaurant in Solvang, CA.   Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine...

In this week's episode, we explore the best wine tasting rooms, top-tier wine country hotels, and unforgettable winery tours across the United States in this special rundown. This week's picks feature San Felice Winery in Tuscany, the 2019 Martin Woods Rosé, and Coast Range in Solvang, CA. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Cheers To The 10 Best Wine Tasting Ro...

In this week's episode, we discuss the new 15% tariff on European wines could drive up prices across the board, a $65 million Napa estate hits the market, and bizarre U.S. bottle size laws finally catch up with the rest of the wine world. This week's spotlight features the Art of Wine in Sedona, the 2019 Melville Estate Syrah, and the five-star experience at Zuma in Las Vegas. Find Restaurant Cork...

In this week's episode, we discuss Jancis Robinson's surprising investment advice to buy Sauternes, a new $99 wine certification from the Napa Valley Wine Academy, and United Airlines serving a 96-point Napa Cab in business class. We also feature Crawford Family Wines in Solvang, their 2019 Second Street Cuvée, and Mother Wolf at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, where the corkage fee is $50.   Find...

In this week's episode, we discuss the $99 million Bordeaux Cellars Ponzi scheme, the murky legal ethics behind re-labeled Champagne, and how AI is helping wineries fight back against rising DTC labor costs. We also feature Alma Rosa Winery in Solvang, CA, their 2021 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir "El Jabali," and Orla at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, with a $50 corkage fee. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on...