The sexual harassment allegations made by 21 women in the US against leading Master Sommeliers are a larger scandal far beyond the Court of Master Sommeliers, but the whole wine industry. Read More
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American wine giant Jackson Family Wines adds another Australian winery to its portfolio, expanding its foothold in Australia. Read More
Sips of Summer, a pop-up store launched by California Wine Institute, might be the closest we have to imagine a breezy summer holiday under the new normal. Be sure not to miss these five wines there. Read More
The California Wine Month is returning to Hong Kong for the second time from July 1-August 31, with a first-ever 'Sips of Summer' pop-up store in Causeway Bay to showcase the diversity and quality from the sun-drenched golden state. Read More
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) has announced that Silver Oak winery in Napa Valley and Spain's Alma Carraovejas winery have joined the organization’s mission to decarbonize the global wine industry. Read More
The Trump administration is threatening 100% punitive tariff on French wines as retaliation to French tax on American technology companies, adding more woes to French … Read More
A study by researchers at Arizona State University in the US found that children brought up by tiger moms are more likely to have problems with alcohol abuse later in life. Read More
Michelin Guide has fully acquired Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, up its original 40% stake, Wine Advocate's current Editor-in-Chief has announced. Read More
California wineries are struggling to stay afloat in China with mounting tariffs, but no one is ready to relinquish contacts with the lucrative market yet. Read More
Elaine Chukan Brown has emerged as an important voice on California's dynamic wine scene. An accomplished wine journalist, Elaine is the the American Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, and as Contributing Writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine. Read More