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08/11/2026

https://www.northwestwinereport.com/2026/08/chillable-reds-are-here-to-save-the-wine-world.html

The wine industry might have found a big win in seemingly the most unlikely of places: chillable red wines. It’s a category that can appeal to new wine drinkers and bridge gaps with existing ones. Numerous producers in Washington are now exploring this category and finding success. “The

08/09/2026

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Some argue that wines made without added sulfites might be more apt to generate symptoms like headaches or watery eyes.

07/23/2026

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If you’ve ever wondered why your glass of red wine looks more like a glass of purple ink, the answer is maceration.

07/21/2026

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/oregon-sparkling-wine-1238468209/

Winemakers in the Beaver State are harnessing their outstanding terroir to make some of the country's best sparkling wines.

07/20/2026

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While bottles of Chianti Classico are famous for the black rooster, or Gallo Nero, they also contain useful information about the wine inside.⁠
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We break down how to decode a Chianti Classico label. ⁠
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Head to the link for the ABCs of Chianti Classico: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-chianti-classico-103122

07/19/2026

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Ep 612: Wine Legends — André Tchelistcheff, The Father of American Wine

https://www.winefornormalpeople.com/podcast/ep-612-wine-legends-andre-tchelistcheff-the-father-of-american-wine/

André Tchelistcheff is a wine legend, especially in American wine. A winemaker, viticulturist and teacher, Tchelistcheff raised the standards for California wine, making it possible for it to become a force in the modern wine world.

07/06/2026

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/favia-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-1238413600/

Favia discontinued its Valley cuvée in 2013 to focus on single-vineyard wines, but it just made a stunning return.

06/28/2026

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06/22/2026

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Over a four-decade career, she helped establish California as a world-class producer of sparkling wine and became one of the industry’s most influential female leaders.
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