Severe April Frost Damages Budding Vines in France
In Burgundy, Chardonnay losses are more severe than Pinot Noir, with Chablis hit particularly hard; Rhône Valley also …
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How Did 2020's Wildfires Impact California Wine?
Six months after the fires subsided, vintners are still assessing how much fruit suffered smoke taint
Mt. Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Wine Country
Southern Italy’s famed active volcano spews ash, lava and good luck for Etna vintners
Wine Country Restaurants and Wineries Get Relief as California Lifts Ban on Outdoor Dining and Wine Tasting
Business owners in Napa and Sonoma argued that banning outdoor dining and tasting to bring down COVID-19 cases made little …
Wine After War in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Josip Brkić began building his family's wine brand during the bloodshed of the Bosnian War; today he is prospering
Vall Llach's Cellar Roof Collapses Under Record Snow in Spain, Jeopardizing 3 Vintages of Wine
Two feet of snow fell on Priorat; owners have not been able to enter the building and see what survived
In Lebanese Wine, Perseverance Is Part of the Terroir
When an explosion devastated Beirut, shattering the offices of the Saadé family's wine firm, a father and two sons took it …
Napa Strong, Up Close
Napa Valley is a workplace and home to many people. On a recent trip, senior editor James Molesworth saw firsthand the best …
Punctured Tanks to Pilfered Grapes, Global Wine Crimes and Blunders Run Rampant
A Frenchman tries a self-checkout scam with a classified-growth Bordeaux. A famed wine merchant falls prey to an elaborate …
Wineries and Chefs Gear Up Charity Efforts for California Wildfire Relief
Some provided on-the-ground aid to deliver meals amid the blazes, while others are coming up with creative fundraisers for …