Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine Estates : French Bloom https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636708/alcohol-free-sparkling-wine-estates-french-bloom/ In the Southern French region where sparkling wine was born, French Bloom—the brand behind highly acclaimed alcohol-free sparkling wines—acquired a …

OperaWine 2026: Italy’s Top 150 Wines Shine at Prestigious Vinitaly Curtain Raiser https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636689/operawine-2026-italys-top-150-wines-shine-at-prestigious-vinitaly-curtain-raiser-2/ VERONA, Italy, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Veronafiere and Vinitaly in collaboration …

Wine with everything! This is the ideal way to explore Bordeaux https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636425/wine-with-everything-this-is-the-ideal-way-to-explore-bordeaux/ “There are two kinds of wine in the world: French and others,” Leslie Kellen declares, pausing on a corner in Blaye with an …

Italian Wine Tourism Remains Popular Despite Challenges https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636427/italian-wine-tourism-remains-popular-despite-challenges/ Italian wine tourism climbs onward, yet hidden cracks may slow the momentum – the Wine Tourism Hub 2026 findings suggest, unveiled during …

Larger-than-expected harvest realising for wine grape producers https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636409/larger-than-expected-harvest-realising-for-wine-grape-producers/ South African wine grape producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate …

Italian, Argentinian wines top our monthly review https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636411/italian-argentinian-wines-top-our-monthly-review/ CLEVELAND, Ohio – We sipped five wines – all from Italy and Argentina this month. We even included a non-alcoholic wine in our monthly review. Remember: …

Chile’s premium wine sales rise https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636413/chiles-premium-wine-sales-rise/ The wine market in Chile is shifting as consumers buy less but choose better, with premium bottles gaining ground even as overall alcohol consumption shows signs of slowing. Data from Concha …

Wine Weather: From Mild La Niña to Potential “Super El Niño” Risk in 2026 https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636415/wine-weather-from-mild-la-nina-to-potential-super-el-nino-risk-in-2026/ With the exception of a heat event during early January that brought some record breaking temperatures to …

Australia’s Leeuwin Estate: Plenty of Wines From the Land of Plenty https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636417/australias-leeuwin-estate-plenty-of-wines-from-the-land-of-plenty/ I was delighted when Leeuwin Estate’s Simone Horgan-Furlong visited with me in our Napa office in March. But as we sat …

American Airlines Finally Fixes Its Premium Cabin Wine Problem — New $30+ Bottles Are Actually Worth Drinking https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636419/american-airlines-finally-fixes-its-premium-cabin-wine-problem-new-30-bottles-are-actually-worth-drinking/ American Airlines started pouring …

Inside Sundar Pichai’s $40 million California mansion with an infinity pool, wine cellar and 31-acre hilltop estate | https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636421/inside-sundar-pichais-40-million-california-mansion-with-an-infinity-pool-wine-cellar-and-31-acre-hilltop-estate/ Located on a sprawling …

Algarve wine aged beneath the sea – Portugal Resident https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636423/algarve-wine-aged-beneath-the-sea-portugal-resident/ In the Algarve, the sea is shaping a new chapter in the story of wine. At Albufeira Marina, bottles are ageing on the seabed as part of a project …

6 Wines From Southern France You Should Know About https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636397/6-wines-from-southern-france-you-should-know-about/ Zeynepkaya/Getty Images Buying and ordering wine can be intimidating, doubly so when it’s French wine. On a recent trip with Viking …

Roberto Di Meo’s ‘secret’ 1993 Fiano is a landmark white wine release https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636383/roberto-di-meos-secret-1993-fiano-is-a-landmark-white-wine-release/ Ageing Italian wines is slowly becoming a trend. Many wineries across the country are showing greater ambitions than …

2018 Oakridge Henk Yarra Valley Chardonnay https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636370/2018-oakridge-henk-yarra-valley-chardonnay/ Ripe pear and peach on the nose with flint and wet stones. Brioche/pastry notes from time on lees. Starting to show some baking spices and toffee but still a pretty …

Willamette Valley Wine Auction 2026: A critic’s preview of this year’s wines https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636146/willamette-valley-wine-auction-2026-a-critics-preview-of-this-years-wines/ Set up at the Kimpton Vintage Hotel in downtown Portland, I spent two days tasting the final bottled …

Trump Says ‘Nobody Wants’ Macron After French PM Snubs Him, Threatens 200% Wine Tariffs https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636131/trump-says-nobody-wants-macron-after-french-pm-snubs-him-threatens-200-wine-tariffs/ US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh transatlantic crisis after publicly …

The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wine – The Irish Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636124/the-day-the-judgment-of-paris-rocked-the-foundations-of-french-wine-the-irish-times/ There has been a number of events in Dublin and elsewhere marking the 50th …

1987 Bartoli Giusti Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Comunali https://www.diningandcooking.com/2636100/1987-bartoli-giusti-brunello-di-montalcino-tenuta-comunali/ ​ Opened this the evening before my birthday. The bottle and I, both 1987 vintage, are both getting close to 40. While CellarTracker …

Wine drinkers enjoy new flavors at Ballantyne Wine Festival amid rising wine prices https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635842/wine-drinkers-enjoy-new-flavors-at-ballantyne-wine-festival-amid-rising-wine-prices/ CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wine taste testers walked around Ballantyne …

7 Forgotten 2000s Anime Series That Have Aged Like Fine Wine https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635528/7-forgotten-2000s-anime-series-that-have-aged-like-fine-wine/ The 2000s were one of anime’s best and most experimental eras. Studios took big creative swings on atmospheric sci-fi, …

The How of Wine: Passport to Portugal | Community https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635509/the-how-of-wine-passport-to-portugal-community/ Portugal is a country of beautiful coastlines, rich history, and friendly locals. And it seems that everyone is angling to retire there. But did you know …

One Of The East Coast’s Best Christmas Markets Is A German-Inspired Celebration With Shopping And Wine https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635511/one-of-the-east-coasts-best-christmas-markets-is-a-german-inspired-celebration-with-shopping-and-wine/ Germany is known for having some of …

Greece’s FNL Awards Are Out. Here’s the Full List for Athens and Thessaloniki https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635513/greeces-fnl-awards-are-out-heres-the-full-list-for-athens-and-thessaloniki/ Matsuhisa Athens Award: Two FNL Stars, Fusion And Ethnic #nobuPedigree #blackCod #rivieraSplurge …

Growing Smarter: A Strategic Blueprint for the 2026 South African Wine Industry https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635495/growing-smarter-a-strategic-blueprint-for-the-2026-south-african-wine-industry/ The South African wine industry is currently navigating a critical “crossroad,” defined by a …

How inspirational women lead the way for Wines of Argentina https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635497/how-inspirational-women-lead-the-way-for-wines-of-argentina/ During International Women’s Month, the drinks business shines a light on the women from Wines of Argentina (WofA) who deserve …

Chilean wines top our review for April https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635499/chilean-wines-top-our-review-for-april/ CLEVELAND, Ohio – We tried eight wines this month – a pair of sippers from California and New Zealand, along with six bottles from Chile. With the Andes to the east and the …

The Shout Magazine (New Zealand) https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635501/the-shout-magazine-new-zealand-73/ Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27) has announced its first speaker line-up, bringing together a group of global voices and visionaries set to feature as part of the flagship event …

Ancient white wine variety reducing water bills and instilling hope for struggling Australian industry https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635503/ancient-white-wine-variety-reducing-water-bills-and-instilling-hope-for-struggling-australian-industry/ Nestled in an unassuming vineyard in South …

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Releases 2026 Impact Report, Marking Six Years of Progress in Diversifying the Wine Industry https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635505/glancy-wine-education-foundation-releases-2026-impact-report-marking-six-years-of-progress-in-diversifying-the-wine-industry-2/ …

Best Wine Region to Visit This Summer Is in Mexico: What to Do There https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635507/best-wine-region-to-visit-this-summer-is-in-mexico-what-to-do-there/ Forget Oregon or California. Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, is the stunning wine destination I think everyone should …

Brazil Opens Mercosur Pact to Italian Wine https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635475/brazil-opens-mercosur-pact-to-italian-wine-2/ Brazil’s opening to the Mercosur trade pact is creating new opportunities for Italian wine exporters, as the agreement between the European Union and the South …

Hobbyist takes a look at a more serious Bordeaux https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635462/hobbyist-takes-a-look-at-a-more-serious-bordeaux/ Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac 2017 🇫🇷 Drinking fabulously. I could have drank this out of the bottle with a straw as soon as I opened it but discipline …

The Best Host Gifts That Aren’t Wine—And Always Get Compliments https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635199/the-best-host-gifts-that-arent-wine-and-always-get-compliments/ We may not all agree on whether or not sugar belongs in cornbread (we support your choice either way) or if Maryland counts as …

Meloni Backs Italy’s Wine Industry https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635183/meloni-backs-italys-wine-industry/ Italy’s wine industry is still growing despite tariffs and needs government support, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday at Vinitaly in Verona, where she described the fair as …

India’s Supreme Court declines to rule on wine in tetra packs https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635181/indias-supreme-court-declines-to-rule-on-wine-in-tetra-packs/ India’s Supreme Court on Thursday declined to rule on a public interest petition challenging Uttar Pradesh’s excise policy over …

1988 Krug Clos de Mesnil (magnum) https://www.diningandcooking.com/2635157/1988-krug-clos-de-mesnil-magnum/ 1988 Krug Clos de Mesnil (magnum): This beauty was super fresh, showing almost no age, with plenty of fine bead and mousse. There was lovely Meyer lemon, quince, and toasted brioche on …

10 Underrated White Wines To Try In 2026 https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634925/10-underrated-white-wines-to-try-in-2026/ Markswallow/Getty Images When popping open a bottle of wine for your after-work tipple, it’s easy to opt for a popular international variety or an …

Denmark’s Wine Imports Fall in Value as Volumes Rise https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634907/denmarks-wine-imports-fall-in-value-as-volumes-rise/ Denmark’s wine imports fell in value in 2025 even as volumes rose, a sign that the market continued to buy more wine at lower prices, according to …

Now The Priorat Wine Region Is Closer To Barcelona Than Ever Before https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634909/now-the-priorat-wine-region-is-closer-to-barcelona-than-ever-before/ Gratallops, Priorat, Catalonia 2012.In the top of the hill this little village is looking to the great vineyards of …

Historic Greek Wine Estate Porto Carras Hosts Vertical Tasting Event at Molyvos https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634911/historic-greek-wine-estate-porto-carras-hosts-vertical-tasting-event-at-molyvos/ NEW YORK – On Tuesday, May 5, an exclusive wine tasting event took place at the upscale Greek …

Global Moscato Day: DWWA award-winning wines to seek out https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634652/global-moscato-day-dwwa-award-winning-wines-to-seek-out/ Moscato emerged as the drink of choice for hip-hop royalty in the 2000s. Lil’ Kim got the ball rolling when she mentioned the semi-sparkling …

Riccardo Cotarella Joins Forces with Luisa Amorim and Amorim Family Estates, Uniting Portugal and Italy’s Unique Legacy https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634640/riccardo-cotarella-joins-forces-with-luisa-amorim-and-amorim-family-estates-uniting-portugal-and-italys-unique-legacy/ Internationally …

Accès restreint – Le Monde https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634642/acces-restreint-le-monde-7/ Si vous êtes partenaire autorisé, abonné au Monde, ou si vous souhaitez obtenir une autorisation d’accès à ce contenu, merci de contacter : licensing[@]groupelemonde.fr en joignant une copie de cette …

Ardagh sponsors South African winemaker series https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634627/ardagh-sponsors-south-african-winemaker-series/ Ardagh Glass Packaging-Africa has sponsored a reality TV series celebrating independent winemakers across the Cape Winelands. The eight-episode series, titled …

Argentine Wine Reaches 71% of Households in 2025 as Low-Alcohol Options Eye 4.3 Million New Buyers https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634629/argentine-wine-reaches-71-of-households-in-2025-as-low-alcohol-options-eye-4-3-million-new-buyers-2/ The Argentine wine industry is facing a period of …

Chile’s Wine Exports Fall as Drinkers Turn Away https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634630/chiles-wine-exports-fall-as-drinkers-turn-away/ Chile’s wine industry is trying to adjust to a global market that is drinking less wine and showing more interest in lower-alcohol beverages, as producers in …

Amisfield dismissed chef for ‘abuse’ – then owner hired him back https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634632/amisfield-dismissed-chef-for-abuse-then-owner-hired-him-back/ Meanwhile TVNZ, which said on Sunday that it was assessing whether to pull Vaughan Mabee’s reality TV show Taste of Art, is …

Why Australian riesling is the perfect spring wine https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634634/why-australian-riesling-is-the-perfect-spring-wine/ Australian riesling could be your new spring into summer white. You will have to pay at least a tenner for the privilege and more like £20-plus for the …

Napa Valley Cabernet Wine Site Chosen By Members Of The U.S. ‘Royal’ Wine Family https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634636/napa-valley-cabernet-wine-site-chosen-by-members-of-the-u-s-royal-wine-family/ Sunbeams in a vineyar with green foliage getty Almost a century of a family lineage making …