Matthew Spaccarelli of Fjord Vineyards. ‘As a farmer, especially as a Finger Lakes grape grower, you have to be unendingly optimistic. This year is no different in that respect,’ said vineyard manager Tim Hosmer of …

Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs estate vineyard QUICK LINK: Napa Cabernet 2020: full vintage report and top-scoring wines As Coombsville, east of the town of Napa, is among the coolest of the Valley’s 16 sub-AVAs, the …

In recent history, Port wine has continued to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world with its rich and diverse offerings. While originating in Portugal, Port enjoys a global following. Its appeal extends beyond age, gender, …

Vineyards in Castilla-La Mancha. Italy and Spain will produce their smallest vintages in six years in 2023, with winemakers in both countries suffering extreme weather that decimated grape harvests, according to official forecasts and industry …

Grenache vines at WeatherEye vineyard on Red Mountain. Grenache can be a tricky grape variety. While it is slow to ripen and requires a long growing season, it also happens to bloom early, keeping wine-growers …

French public health agency, Santé Publique France, reported one death and eight people in hospital following an outbreak of botulism – a rare food-borne illness. It said they all visited the Tchin Tchin wine bar …

Petrus 1961, part of the ‘Monumental Cellar’ auction by Sotheby’s in September 2023. Sotheby’s said sales from its ‘Monumental Cellar’ auction on 7 September hit $9.3m, its second highest total on record in the US, …

You may be wondering what happened to me as i typically post 3-4 wine articles a week.  I am in the Niagara region in southern Ontario to celebrate my birthday and to visit some wineries …

Cask100 is being officially launched this month and the fine wine and whisky investment fund will be regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, its founders said. The $20m, closed-end fund is set to encompass a …

Harlan Estate, in Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA. QUICK LINK Napa Cabernet 2020: full vintage report and top-scoring wines As with the previous vintage, the few Cabernets from Oakville I sampled are among my top scorers …

By Rick VanSickle The tree-lined driveway at the Kirby Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake leads to a stately, immaculately kept home surrounded by vineyards at every turn. I have been looking forward to this visit since …