Brown-Forman Sells Sonoma-Cutrer, Acquires Stake in Duckhorn
Brown-Forman this week agreed to sell Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to The Duckhorn Portfolio.
In exchange, Brown-Forman will receive an ownership percentage of approximately 21.5% in Duckhorn (valued at approximately $350 million), as well as $50 million...
How Sparkling Wine Works
All wines are bubbly at some point because carbon dioxide is a byproduct of fermenting sugar into alcohol. However, this natural carbonation is usually allowed to dissipate, leaving a still wine behind.
Why? It is...
What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine in 2023
Sparkling wine has come into its own as a beverage that transcends celebratory toasts. As author Hester Browne quipped, “Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the special...
19 Crimes Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Bottles
19 Crimes has collaborated with Universal Monsters to release bottles of Red Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon featuring Dracula and Frankenstein.
These two limited-edition wines launch in time for Halloween. The label art showcases Universal Pictures’...
Sonoma-Cutrer Announces Three New California Wines
California pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer, located in Russian River Valley, has announced three new vintages: the 2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2021 The Cutrer Chardonnay and 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
“With such unique weather and already...
Wine Panel Reviews: American Wines
For this panel, we asked members of our wine trade tasting panel to sample and rate American wines. These could be any style from anywhere in the country.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes,...
Seña 2021 Vintage
Chilean wine estate Seña has announced the release of the 2021 vintage onto the fine wine market.
Seña 2021 represents the Chadwick family portfolio.
Seña was created in 1995, a joint venture between two pioneers in...
Sorting Wine Grapes Into Flavor Families
Every grape used for making fine wine has its own unique flavor profile, but the more wines you taste, the easier it becomes to discern that these fruit fall into just a handful of...
The Calling Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay
The Calling has unveiled their new Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay.
The coastal ridgeline of Heintz Vineyard sits nearly 1,000 feet above sea level in Sonoma County.
Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay is full-bodied, textural, weighty and viscous, the company...
Our Wine Panel Reviews Rosé
For this panel, we asked panelists to taste and rate rosé wines. These could be from anywhere in the world.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which...