John Mueller 
A new self-service wine bar called Something to Wine About has recently opened on 4th Street in downtown. The bar is the brainchild of Orlando Chapman, who was inspired by a similar concept he encountered a decade ago during a trip to New Orleans. Chapman’s wife, a wine enthusiast, introduced him to the world of … Read more
Michael David Winery has distinguished itself as an innovative and bold presence in the wine industry under the leadership of Melissa Phillips Stroud, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. A 6th-generation representative of the family business, Stroud brings both heritage and a modern vision to her role, striving to make wine approachable and exciting for … Read more
Francis Ford Coppola and his Napa Valley winery, Inglenook, are entangled in a legal battle involving claims of stolen wine tanks, fraud, and embezzlement. Inglenook filed a lawsuit in July, alleging that George Giles Beeker, a former independent contractor, misappropriated 26 fermentation tanks valued at $2 million and sold them without authorization. Calistoga Vintner Services … Read more
The Wine Society, recently awarded Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year, is set to launch its 2021 Barolo en primeur campaign on Tuesday, January 14. This year’s offering is significantly larger, featuring 61 wines from 27 esteemed producers across seven communes, including La Morra, Barolo, and Verduno. New producers like Ettore Germano and Mauro Veglio … Read more
Wine Spectator, a trusted leader in the wine industry, has just revealed its Top 10 Wine Values of 2024, showcasing wines that offer incredible quality at accessible prices. The Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2022 topped the list as the Wine Value of the Year. This wine earned an impressive 93-point rating and is priced at … Read more
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance has revealed its 2024 Wine Industry Persons of the Year: Randy and Jenny Heinzen, owners of Vineyard Professional Services and Vineyard Professional Real Estate. The Heinzens will be honored during the Annual Gala on February 6, 2025, at Cass Winery. Their recognition comes from nominations and votes by the … Read more
Ten years ago, an article by Bruce Schoenfeld in the New York Times Magazine captured the tension between wine critic Robert Parker and the new generation of sommeliers. Parker favored big, fruit-forward wines, while sommeliers sought more nuanced styles. The article prominently featured Domaine de la Côte, a Santa Barbara County vineyard known for its … Read more
Choosing a bottle of wine in America has traditionally been a straightforward task, but starting January 10th, the options will become much more varied. Until now, wine could only be sold in specific sizes, including 187ml (airplane bottles), 375ml (half bottles), 500ml, and the standard 750ml bottle. However, new legislation allows the sale of wines … Read more
January is a month of new beginnings, resolutions, and often, an increase in gym memberships. It’s also an opportunity to rethink our relationship with alcohol. Enter Dry January, a month-long challenge where people give up alcohol to gain benefits like better sleep, improved skin, sharper focus, increased energy, and the absence of hangovers. However, for … Read more
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland recently expressed support for expanding beer and wine sales to grocery stores but signaled that he is not planning to pursue this issue further due to strong political resistance and a lack of interest from other lawmakers. At the Eye on Annapolis summit on the opening day of the 2025 … Read more