Category: News

Weekly roundups of the latest wine headlines.

Latest Wine Headlines: March 23–28

My friends, this week’s list is just as much for me as it is for you. I’ve been OOO the center of the week on an amazing field trip focused on Regenerative Organic Certified viticultural practices, diving deep into what it means not just in the field, but above ground as well—from animal welfare to the human impacts and, of course, the resulting wine style and quality. Tasty bits coming your way as I work on my assignments about this super important topic that’s become a dual personal and professional passion of mine.

With that in mind, I’ve very little time to read through the news, so these are some headlines that have captured my attention that I’ll need to circle back to myself to give a deeper read through.

Thanks homies!

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Latest Wine Headlines: March 17–21

So, this week just flew by. But welcome to your weekly wine news round up. Short but sweet. As most of you know the 200% tariff situation continues to dominate headlines. I have only included one on my list this week—the one that I think is the most well-rounded, eloquently stated and explains things in a way that if you’re super confused about how this effects the industry on a global and local scale, explains it in a digestible way. But you’ll have to scroll aaaaaaalllll the way to the blogs to read it.

I’ve also got a bit of shameless self promotion, some wine nerdy things and other bits and bobs sprinkled about.

That’s it. The end.

Snarky comments are all my own. ✌️🥂

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Latest Wine Headlines: March 7–14

Hello my friends. Now full disclosure, there’s a lot on the list this week. And my snarky comments get, well, quite snarky. You have been warned.

Also, a bit of shameless self-promo: If you’ve not checked out my latest article on GuildSomm, Vermouth Past & Present, this was a fun one to study explore. I have to give a high-five and shoutout to my girl Kara Newman, spirits writer extraordinare, who hooked me up with some stellar producers who helped me grasp the history and current state of the category as well as Liz Pirnat, spirits educator for the NVWA, who hooked me up with some L1 basics on the topic. Thanks ladies!

I also have to say that, while I always listen to and enjoy the GuildSomm podcast, I was thrilled to hear Chris Tanghe’s intro this week. Glad you liked the piece, Chris!

Oh! One last thing I promise, but be on the lookout on my socials: I recently guest-starred on a podcast myself and will be sharing that about town.

Ok, that’s enough of that. Get to scrolling, clicking, reading and coming up with your own snarky comments. (Or, please, respond to mine! 😜)

Snarky comments are all my own. ✌️🥂

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Latest Wine Headlines: March 1–7

Here we are, end of another week and, if you’re like me, lots of catching up to do with the news. No surprise, the leading headlines are all about the tariff conundrum. This may sound naive, but, can’t we all just get along?

You’ll also find some shameless self-promotion, some great scientific studies, and more.

Buona lettura.

Snarky comments are all my own. ✌️🥂

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Latest Wine Headlines: February 25–February 28

Good Saturday morning to you. As you open this, hopefully cozy in your humble abode, I am up bright and early ready to teach my WSET Level 1 class at the NVWA. I love teaching these lower-level wine education courses. They’re super fun and engaging and there’s a kind of thrill being the person who’s introducing a room full of wine newbies to what could be their next passion—personal or professional. I usually get the most interesting and insightful questions in these classes. It challenges me, keeps me on my feet, and can also be quite humbling.

Enjoy this week’s list of newsy items.

Snarky comments are all my own. ✌️🥂

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