This Week Uncorked

In today's episode, we discuss how the Global wine warning label battle heats up as Prohibitionists push new regulations, China's crackdown hits the wine trade, EU tariff removal reshapes competition for Australian wine, and Southwest Airlines rolls out new wine travel perks. This week we feature Sheehan Winery in Albuquerque, the 2022 Bodegas de Santo Tomás Sauvignon Blanc, and dining at Marriott Hacienda Del Mar's De Cortez in Cabo, plus a $30 corkage pick at The Great Oak Steakhouse.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Prohibitionists Still Going after Wine ♦️ Xi Jinping's Morality Crackdown ♦️ EU Tariff Removal for Australian Wine ♦️ Southwest Airlines Pops The Cork On Santa Rosa Service   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Sheehan Winery Tasting Room in Albuquerque, NM ♦️ Bodegas de Santo Tomás Sauvignon Blanc 2022   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Marriott Hacienda Del Mar's De Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, MX ♦️ The Great Oak Steakhouse Corkage Fee: $30 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/may-11-2026-the-global-push-to-put-warning-labels-on-wine/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss new research that suggests wine may be the "best" alcohol choice, Napa's legendary master blender has passed away, and the 2024 Napa vintage is shaping up strong while Netflix heads to wine country with a new drama.  This week we feature McClain Cellars in Laguna Beach, the 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée from Fountaingrove, and Nick's in Laguna Beach with a $15 corkage fee and no bottle limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ If You're Going to Drink, Make It This Kind of Alcohol ♦️ Napa Valley's 'Master Blender,' Has Died ♦️ 2024 Vintage in Napa Through The Lens ♦️ Netflix Turns To Napa Valley For New Wine Drama   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ McClain Cellars in Laguna Beach, CA ♦️ 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée, Fountaingrove   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Nick's in Laguna Beach, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $15 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/netflix-is-making-a-show-about-100-point-wine/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we are discussing how AI is stepping into the sommelier role, Bordeaux vineyards are now being monitored from space with hyperspectral satellites, and new data shows tariffs aren't clearly pushing Americans toward domestic wine.    This week we feature Knights Bridge Winery in Calistoga, their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Trevor's at the Tracks in San Juan Capistrano with a $30 corkage fee and two bottle limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Artificial Intelligence Is Coming for the Sommeliers ♦️ First Vineyard Monitored by Satellites from Space ♦️ Are Americans Turning to Homegrown Wines as Tariffs Bite? ♦️ Tasting Room Conversions Vital to DtC Growth   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Knights Bridge Winery Tasting Room in Calistoga, CA ♦️ 2007 Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Trevor's at the Tracks in San Juan Capistrano, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / Two Bottle Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/episode-93-ai-is-helping-people-beat-expensive-wine-lists/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss how Portugal's 250 native grapes raise a big question about whether diversity alone can sell wine, while the future of American wine may come down to smart, subtle changes, and Dom Pérignon makes headlines with its smallest blend ever at just 15% of a normal harvest.  This week we feature El Gaucho Winery in Spicewood, TX, the ANECDOTE Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, and CRÚ Food & Wine Bar in Plano, TX, where there's no corkage allowed.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wines Of Portugal Is Making Diversity Work ♦️ With Subtle Changes, Best In American Wine ♦️ Dom Pérignon Launches 'Smallest Blend Ever' ♦️ French Winegrower Pruned His Vines from a Kayak   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ El Gaucho Winery in Spicewood, TX ♦️ ANECDOTE Cabernet Sauvignon 2023   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ CRÚ Food & Wine Bar in Plano, TX ♦️ No Corkage Allowed 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/episode-92-dom-perignon-2017-might-be-the-rarest-release-yet/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss how a major Supreme Court case could reshape direct-to-consumer wine shipping, Coravin celebrates selling its two millionth system, Italian police seize 2.5 million liters of fraudulent wine, and a bizarre human composting controversy stirs debate in California wine country.   This week also features Holus Bolus in Los Olivos, the Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, and Gulfstream in Newport Beach with a $25 corkage fee.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Coravin Celebrates Milestone ♦️ Supreme Court Takes On The Future Of DtC Wine Shipping ♦️ Allegations Made Against Fresno County Winery ♦️ Italian Police Seize Fraudulently Labeled Wine   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Holus Bolus Tasting Room in Los Olivos, CA ♦️ Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Gulfstream Restaurant in Newport Beach ♦️ Corkage is $25 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/april-13-2026-the-supreme-court-might-change-how-you-buy-wine-forever/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss California winery closures are accelerating as layoffs spread across Napa, wine tariffs remain uncertain amid ongoing legal battles, and new research explores whether a simple spray could protect grapes from wildfire smoke. This week's features include Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, the "La Lama Terzo Movimento" Chianti Classico Riserva 2018, and Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa with a $30 per bottle corkage and no limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Surge Of California Winery Closures ♦️ Wine Tariffs Still Up in the Air ♦️ Spray Protects Grapes From Wildfire Smoke ♦️ French Laundry Chef Again Scolds Bay Area Town   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang, CA ♦️ La Lama" Terzo Movimento" Chianti Classico Riserva 2018   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/april-6-2026-napa-wineries-are-closing-and-this-is-just-the-start/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss how Paso wineries team up to share tasting rooms, Napa pulls back on sky-high tasting fees, and winemaking expands into Scandinavia as Stag's Leap celebrates 50 years since the Judgment of Paris.   We feature Stolpman Vineyards in Los Olivos, the Sleeper Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021, and Cielo Morongo in Cabazon with $35 per person corkage and no limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Two Paso Robles Wineries to Share Tasting Room ♦️ Napa's $750 Tastings Are Out ♦️ As France Tears Out Grapevines, Winemaking Expands ♦️ Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Marks the 50th Anniversary   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Stolpman Vineyards in Los Olivos, CA ♦️ Sleeper Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Cielo Morongo in Cabazon, CA ♦️ Corkage is $35 Per Person / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week episode, we discuss how Francesca Giuggioli takes the reins at San Felice, Spanish producers double down on winning over U.S. buyers despite tariffs, and a Tenerife winery turns wildfire devastation into an unexpected best-seller.  This week features Crown Point Vineyards in Santa Ynez, the 2021 Trefethen Dry Riesling, and Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar in Las Vegas with a $50 corkage (1 bottle max).   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ San Felice Toscana Appoints Francesca Giuggioli ♦️ Spanish Wines Aim to Romance the US ♦️ Tenerife's worst wildfires in 40 years ♦️ Winners Revealed in Star Wine List   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Crown Point Vineyards in Santa Ynez, CA ♦️ Trefethen Dry Riesling 2021   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage is $50 Per Bottle / Max 1 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/march-23-2026-spain-thinks-the-u-s-wine-market-is-still-worth-it/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode, we discuss how wineries are piling up for sale with few buyers stepping in, U.S. direct-to-consumer wine shipments suffer their worst decline on record, and a growing number of solo drinkers say the traditional 750ml bottle simply no longer fits modern drinking habits.  We also feature Cordon of Santa Barbara in Solvang, the 2022 Bouches-du-Rhône Blanc "Baume Noire," and Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos where corkage is $25 per bottle with no limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wineries for Sale, but Buyers Scarce ♦️ Direct Wine Shipments Suffer Their Worst Decline ♦️ The 750ml Wine Bottle Is Outdated ♦️ The Rise of Water Menus   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Cordon of Santa Barbara in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2022 Bouches-du-Rhône Blanc "Baume Noire"   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos, CA ♦️ Corkage is $25 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In today's episode,  we discuss a growing rift in the regenerative viticulture movement sparks debate over organic certification, Champagne and Bordeaux leaders remain bullish despite global headwinds, and Argentina's wine industry sinks into its deepest crisis in two decades.    We also spotlight Dragonette Cellars in Los Olivos, taste the 2020 Vigorello Rosso Toscana IGT, and head to 21 Oceanfront in Newport Beach where corkage runs $50 per bottle with a two-bottle maximum.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Rift Grows in Regenerative Viticulture Movement? ♦️ Why Stanislas Thiénot is confident in the future ♦️ Argentina's Wine Industry Faces Deepest Crisis ♦️ Historic DNA discovery: Turkish Kolorko identified   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Dragonette Cellars in Los Olivos, CA ♦️ 2020 Vigorello Rosso Toscana IGT   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ 21 Oceanfront in Newport Beach, CA ♦️ Corkage is $50 Per Bottle / Max 2 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/march-9-2026-a-new-turkish-grape-that-isnt-really-new/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

California growers are ripping out thousands of vineyard acres as the wine glut deepens, Napa and Sonoma pivot hard toward millennial drinkers, and Monarch Tractor's high-profile electric autonomy collapse leaves wineries and dealers scrambling.  This week we feature the Allegretto Winery Experience in Paso Robles, sip the 2013 Curly St. James "Ostentatious Parlay" Napa Valley red blend, dine at The Restaurant at JUSTIN, and share corkage details from Les Petites Canailles at $30 per bottle with a two-bottle maximum.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ California Needs to Lose More Vines ♦️ How Napa and Sonoma Wineries Are Shifting Strategies for Millennial Tastes ♦️ Arista Winery Says Adieu ♦️ Monarch Tractor Abandons Ship   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Allegretto Winery Experience in Paso Robles, CA ♦️ 2013 Curly St. James, "Ostentatious Parlay", Napa Valley Red Blend   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ The Restaurant at JUSTIN in Paso Robles, CA ♦️ Les Petites Canailles in Paso Robles, CA - $30 Per Bottle / 2 Bottle Maximum 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/march-2-2026-autonomous-tractors-werent-ready-for-wine-country/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week we break down whether the wine slump is finally nearing bottom according to new industry forecasts, why 2025 is shaping up as a global wine market reset for producers and investors, and the surprising consumer insight that 30 percent of Americans simply don't like the taste of wine.   We also feature Carter Estate Winery and Resort in Temecula, spotlight the 2022 Carter Estate Les Nobles, and highlight Domenico's Italian Chophouse along with The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, which offers $25 corkage per bottle with no limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/    Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Is the Worst Almost Over? ♦️ The Global Wine Market In 2025: A Reset Year ♦️ France's Organic Winegrowers Lose an Indispensable Tool. What Now? ♦️ Wine's Unpopularity a Matter of Taste   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Carter Estate Winery and Resort in Temecula, CA ♦️ 2022 Carter Estate Les Nobles   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Domenico's Italian Chophouse in Temecula, CA ♦️ The Vineyard Rose Restaurant - Corkage is $25 Per Bottle/No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/february-23-2026-30-percent-of-americans-dont-like-wine/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week we examine UC Davis experts unpacking whether wine is truly healthy, a major Alaska court ruling expanding tasting room freedoms, California lawmakers moving to close the "American" wine labeling loophole, and a surprising report that the state could face a grape shortage despite years of oversupply.   We also feature Robert Mondavi Winery at Arch & Tower in Napa, spotlight the Taken From Granite "Swan Song" Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, and wrap up with Posh in Florence plus The Morris Restaurant in San Francisco, which offers a $50 per bottle corkage fee.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout! https://thecaubleist.com/   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Is Wine Really Healthy? Experts Summarize the Research ♦️ Alaska Court Strikes Down Entertainment Restrictions for Breweries and Wineries ♦️ Some 'American' wine legally contains cheap foreign juice ♦️ California Could Face Grape Shortage?   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Robert Mondavi Winery at Arch & Tower in Napa, CA ♦️ Taken From Granite "Swan Song" Cabernet Sauvignon 2001   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Posh in Florence, Italy ♦️ The Morris Restaurant - Corkage is $50 per bottle 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/february-16-2026-cheap-imported-bulk-wine-is-showing-up-in-american-bottles/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week we break down how wine quietly dodged strict alcohol limits in the new U.S. dietary guidelines, why Idaho's Snake River Valley is gaining serious momentum as an emerging wine region, examine devastating wildfires ripping through Victoria's wine country, and revisit a master-level rethink of whether wine scores actually mean what we think they do. We also feature Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyards, spotlight the Cullen Diana Madeline Red Wine 2022, and wrap up with Limoncello Fresh Italian Kitchen, which offers a $35 corkage fee with no bottle limit.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wine Dodges Dietary Guidelines Bullet ♦️ Unlikely potato region becomes winemaking powerhouse ♦️ What's the Point of Points? ♦️ Wildfires Rip through Victoria Wine Country   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyards in Brooksville, FL ♦️ Cullen Diana Madeline Red Wine Margaret River 2022   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Limoncello Fresh Italian Kitchen in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $35 Per Bottle/No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/episode-82-the-u-s-quietly-drops-alcohol-limits-in-new-dietary-guidelines/  👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week we unpack the Clarke County DRC wine theft and the suspect who vanished overseas, why 2025 wasn't as bleak for California wine as the headlines suggested, and a look back at Wine-Searcher's most-read stories of the year that defined the industry's biggest themes. Our features include Galante Vineyards, the Hatzidakis Skitali Assyrtiko 2019, and dining at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant with a $50 corkage fee and no bottle limit.   Get 10% off your first purchase at The Caubleist using the code CORK10 at checkout!   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Serbian National Wanted in Clarke County Wine Theft ♦️ It Was a Tough Year for California Wine ♦️ The Most-Read Stories of 2025 ♦️ Arrival of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Creates New Headache   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Galante Vineyards in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA ♦️ Hatzidakis Skitali Assyrtiko 2019   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $50 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/february-2-2026-weight-loss-pills-could-be-the-next-threat-to-alcohol-sales/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week we cover Canada's rush to buy boycotted U.S. liquor stockpiles, a new American Heart Association report linking moderate drinking to heart health, and how Costco has become an unlikely destination for serious wine buyers—plus a look at Saudi Arabia quietly lifting its decades-long booze ban. Our features include Rombi Wines, the 2021 Viognier from Happy Canyon's Jack McGinley Vineyard in Santa Barbara, and dining at La Bottega del 30 and Masseria with a $75 corkage fee.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor ♦️ Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease ♦️ How Costco Won Over Wine Snobs ♦️ A Booze Ban Since the '50s Is Being Quietly Lifted in Saudi Arabia   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Rombi Wines in Carmel Valley, CA ♦️ 2021 Voignier Happy Canyon/Jack McGinley Vineyard Santa Barbara   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ La Bottega del 30 in Villa A Sesta, Chianti ♦️ Masseria in Washington, DC - $75.00 Corkage Fee 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/january-26-2025-canadas-u-s-liquor-selloff-sparks-buying-frenzy/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week, we cover the quiet dumping of Washington's flagship winery, how Gen Z is reshaping wine buying habits, and the biggest fine wine auctions of 2025—plus a look at Napa County's new pilot program allowing vineyard tastings without on-site wineries. Our features include Bellante Family Winery, the Clos Saint-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina 2021, and dining at Born 8 and Prime 88 with a $30 corkage fee.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Washington Flagship Winery Dumped for Nothing ♦️ How Gen Z Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Wine ♦️ The Biggest Fine Wine Auctions of 2025 ♦️ Napa County Launches Pilot Program Allowing Vineyard Tastings Without On-Site Wineries   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Bellante Family Winery in Mission Viejo, CA ♦️ Clos Saint-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina 2021   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Born 8 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain ♦️ Prime 88 - $30.00 Corkage Fee     📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/january-19-2025-napa-county-approves-vineyard-tastings-outside-traditional-wineries/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/    🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/   

In this week's episode, we discuss how fine wine demand grows in Latin America, bulk wine shows unexpected strength, and a major debate emerges over whether the U.S. wine industry deserves a government bailout.  This week's features include Truffle Pig Winery in Temecula, the 2021 Saxum "G2 Vineyard," and Il Refettorio on the Amalfi Coast.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Fine Wine Demand Surges In Key Latin American Markets ♦️ 13 Things That Might Surprise You About Prohibition ♦️ Bulk Wine Defies Market Downturn ♦️ Should the Government Bail Out the Wine Industry?   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Truffle Pig Winery in Temecula, CA ♦️ 2021 Saxum "G2 Vineyard"   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Il Refettorio in Conca dei Marini, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/january-12-2025-american-wine-industry-is-dying-will-the-government-step-in/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how disease-resistant grapes spark hope for a Florida wine renaissance, Vinarchy slashes 60 brands to appeal to younger drinkers, and France pledges $150 million to aid vine uprooting efforts.  This episode also features Weisinger Family Winery in Oregon, the 2022 Rutherford Hill Merlot from Napa Valley, and Hostaria Baccofurore on Italy's Amalfi Coast.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ First Successful Harvest of Disease-resistant Grapes ♦️ Vinarchy To Axe 60 Wine Brands ♦️ France To Help Wine Industry With $150 Million In Aid ♦️ Texas 2025 Tasting Report   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Weisinger Family Winery (Ashland, Rogue Valley AVA) ♦️ 2022 Rutherford Hill Merlot (Napa Valley)   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Hostaria Baccofurore in Furore, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/january-5-2025-disease-resistant-grapes-offer-hope-for-florida-winegrowers/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how millennials have officially overtaken Baby Boomers as America's largest wine‑drinking generation, Wine Enthusiast's 2025 Top 100 list is out, and rising alcohol duties are making Europe—especially the UK—one of the most expensive places in the world to drink wine. This week also features Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland, Oregon, the 2022 Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel, and a dining stop at Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Florence, Italy.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ The Wine Industry is Worrying About the Wrong Age Cohort ♦️ The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2025 ♦️ Wine prices: Which is Europe's most expensive country? ♦️ Theft Of $24,000 Wine Bottle Spurs High-Speed Chase Through Virginia Countryside   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland, OR ♦️ 2022 Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Florence, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/december-29-2025-millennials-take-the-lead-as-americas-top-wine-drinkers/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how a 416-year-old Tibetan grapevine earns a world record, Napa Valley leaves thousands of acres of grapes unharvested, and the wine industry asks if it's finally hit rock bottom. This week's featured winery is Barton Family Wines in Paso Robles, alongside a 2020 Domaine du Grand Tinel Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a spotlight on Forma restaurant in Civitavecchia, Italy.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ 416-year-old grapevine in Tibet is officially the oldest in the world ♦️ Napa Valley Grapes Were Left On The Vine This Harvest, While Acres Of Vineyards Have Been Pulled Over The Past Year ♦️ Are We There Yet? Wine's Search for Rock Bottom ♦️ In Oregon's Star Wine Region, Climate Change Is Challenging Pinot Noir's Dominance   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Barton Family Wines in Paso Robles, CA ♦️ 2020 Domaine du Grand Tinel Châteauneuf-du-Pape   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Forma in Civitavecchia, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/december-22-2025-2025-becomes-the-year-of-abandoned-grapes-in-napa-valley/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this episode, we discuss how AI is reshaping wine writing, Michelin is stepping into global wine scoring, and the debate over why wine ratings still matter continues alongside the release of Wine Spectator's Top 100 list. This week's features spotlight the historic Gordon's Wine Bar in London, the 2019 Siboney Cellars "Storm Breaker" Merlot, and Steak & Company in London for a perfect food‑and‑wine finish.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ How a (very) Few Number of Humans Can Stay Employed As Wine Writers in the Age of AI ♦️ Michelin's next course: rating the world's wines ♦️ No S**t! - Why Scores Matter to Wine ♦️ Wine Spectator's Top 100 Lists   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Gordon's Wine Bar in London, England ♦️ 2019 Siboney Cellars "Storm Breaker" Merlot   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Steak & Company in London, England 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/december-15-2000-michelin-goes-global-with-its-own-wine-scores/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Master Sommelier Ian Cauble launching The Caubleist, a new daily wine club with deep storytelling roots, as the wine world debates the meaning of minerality, vine age, and a bribery scandal involving shelf space and Super Bowl tickets. This week's featured winery is Manousakis in Crete, the wine is a 2023 Gundlach Bundschu Dry Gewürztraminer, and the restaurant is Cucina del Teatro in Rome.   Get 10% off at The Caubleist with promo code CORK10 - Visit: https://thecaubleist.com/   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Master Sommelier Ian Cauble Launches the Caubleist: A Daily Journey Through the World's Great Wines ♦️ Why No One In Wine Can Agree On The Meaning Of This Word ♦️ Is Older Better? The Great Vine Debate ♦️ Super Bowl tickets and a gift card 'bank': How wine producers allegedly bribed California stores   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Manousakis Winery in Crete, Greece ♦️ 2023 Gundlach Bundschu Dry Gewürztraminer   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Cucina del Teatro in Rome, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/december-8-2025-master-sommelier-ian-cauble-launches-the-caubleist-wine-club/  👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Port wine's uncertain future, a flight attendant's global quest for Domaine des Miroirs, and Sonoma County's denial of a wine country pool club lead this week's top stories. This episode features Robert Renzoni Vineyards in Temecula, their 2021 Fiori di Fano wine, and a visit to Mama Rosa's Trattoria.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ 'It'll be a shrinking category until it's rediscovered': predicting Port's future  ♦️ 2 Years, 10 Cities, and Countless Wine Shops: A Flight Attendant's Relentless Hunt for Domaine des Miroirs ♦️ This Wine Brand Wanted To Open A Wine Country Pool Club. Here's Why You Won't Be Swimming In It ♦️ Lifting Earth's Burden With Lighter Wine Bottles   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Robert Renzoni Vineyards in Temecula, CA ♦️ 2021 Fiori di Fano – Robert Renzoni Vineyards   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Mama Rosa's Trattoria at Robert Renzoni Vineyards 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/december-1-2025-sonomas-no-pool-rule-shuts-down-new-wine-club-vision/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how wine tourism now generates 25% of global winery revenue, Clif Family boosts membership by revamping the wine club model, and a California couple brings regenerative farming into the spotlight. This episode also features Tenuta di Mensanello in Tuscany, the I Sistri Chardonnay 2022, and Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Florence.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wine Tourism Now Accounts For A Quarter Of Global Winery Revenue ♦️ How Clif Family Winery Grew Membership 15% by Ditching the Traditional Wine Club ♦️ The Californian Winemaking Couple That Made Regenerative Agriculture Cool ♦️ We Asked 13 Sommeliers: What's the Most Underrated Napa Wine?   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Tenuta di Mensanello in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ I SISTRI CHARDONNAY 2022   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Florence, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/every-winery-needs-a-strategy/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss a neuromarketing study that reveals how wine capsules sway buying decisions, Japanese vintners embrace their own terroir over French imports, and wine and white spirits surge in Thailand's beverage market. This week's features include Château Fortia winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 2022 Château Fortia Cuvée Baron, and SUSHISAMBA in London.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Capsules influence wine purchase decisions, shows 'neuromarketing' study ♦️ Japanese Wine -- Not French -- Is Latest Fashion For Japan Vintners ♦️ Wine Takes A Bigger Slice Of Thailand's Beverage Market ♦️ Pink Chardonnay Added as Eighth Official Champagne Grape   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Château Fortia in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France ♦️ 2022 Chateau Fortia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Baron   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ SUSHISAMBA in London, England 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/november-17-2025-white-spirits-and-wine-are-surging-in-thailand/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how Japan's sake laws are driving brewers to the U.S., Decanter explores cellar-clearing panic and rethinking alcohol levels, and the Wall Street Journal reports on California's deepening wine industry crisis. This week's spotlight features Le Domaine de la Roche in Beaujolais, their 2020 "La Croix Blanche," and a visit to the Michelin-starred La Scène Thélème in Paris.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Japan's Rigid Brewing Law Is Fueling the U.S. Sake Boom ♦️ What should we do? Panic? Sell the cellar and sign the pledge? ♦️ Let's reconsider how we think about alcohol levels ♦️ California's Wine Industry Is in Crisis   Wine & Winery of the Week:  ♦️ Le Domaine de la Roche in Beaujolais, France ♦️ Domaine de la Roche "La Croix Blanche" 2020   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ La Scène Thélème in Paris, France   📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/november-10-2025-did-japans-sake-laws-create-a-u-s-brewing-boom/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

From a $25 wine revolution shaking up California, to Charles Smith's transparency crusade, and bacteria that may save smoke-tainted vintages — we've got the stories that have the wine world buzzing. This week's features include the legendary Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe winery, the 2021 M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the iconic restaurant Le Comptoir de La Mère Germaine in the Rhône Valley.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ At Kermit's Table, Part 1 & Part 2 ♦️ No one is making more exciting sub-$25 California wines than this winemaker ♦️ Visionary Winemaker Charles Smith Wants You to Know What's in Your Glass and He's Willing to Pick a Fight ♦️ Bacteria could help fix the smoky taste of wildfire-tainted wine   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley ♦️ 2021 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Le Comptoir de La Mère Germaine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/november-2-2025-meet-the-winemaker-making-25-wines-taste-like-50-bottles/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we are discussing how Canada's wine industry is seeing a surprise sales boom thanks to U.S. tariffs, Valle de Guadalupe faces a surprising new wine region rival, and the global winemaking profession hits a generational crossroads. This week's featured winery is Château des Bachelards in Fleurie, with a spotlight on the 2017 Domaine Dupré Goujon and the acclaimed OXTE Restaurant in Paris.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there's a new wine region in town ♦️ The World's Best Malbecs of 2025 ♦️ When nobody wants to become a winemaker anymore ♦️ The U.S. trade war uncorked a surprising boom for wineries across Canada   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Château des Bachelards in Fleurie, France ♦️ 2017 DOMAINE DUPRÉ GOUJON   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ OXTE Restaurant in Paris, France 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/october-27-2025-canadian-wine-sales-surge-after-u-s-tariff-boycott/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how premium wine by the glass is finally shedding its stigma, a surprising Prohibition-era loophole used by Churchill resurfaces, and the best sparkling wine in the world has just been crowned. This week's features include the Tuscany-based Poggio Amorelli winery, the rare Ao Yun "Shangri-La" 2014 from China, and fine dining at Poggio Rosso on the San Felice Estate.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Should we be serving premium wines by the glass? ♦️ The No. 1 Sparkling Wine in the World, According to the 2025 International Wine Challenge ♦️ Churchill wangled a booze 'sick note' during Prohibition ♦️ Drops of God Season 2 Premieres on January 21, 2026   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Poggio Amorelli – Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany ♦️ Ao Yun "Shangri-La" 2014   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Poggio Rosso - San Felice Estate in Tuscany 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/october-20-2025/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we are discussing how tariffs continue to send shockwaves through the global wine trade, with U.S. buyers pulling back and fine wine markets reeling from long-term fallout, just as the rise of winery hotels offers a new lifeline for struggling producers. This week's features include Château Mont-Thabor in Bédarrides, their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and a visit to the Michelin-recognized Truffe & Vin restaurant in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Tariffs Have Transformed the Wine World as We Know It ♦️ Loss of US fine wine buyers following Trump tariffs akin to the 'exodus' of Asian buyers in 2010 ♦️ The Rise of the Winery Hotel Has Come at the Exact Right Time ♦️ Afterwords Debuts 97-Point 2023 GIII Cabernet from Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Château Mont-Thabor in Bédarrides, France ♦️ 2021 Chateau Mont-Thabor Chateauneuf-du-Pape   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Truffe & Vin in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France     📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/october-13-2025-the-lasting-fallout-of-u-s-wine-tariffs-nobody-talks-about/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss how wild chimps may hold the key to our love of booze, Sonoma wineries are trying to attract younger drinkers by raising prices, and a quirky vineyard in Lodi with 50+ German grapes now has a waitlist. This week's featured picks include Panizzi Winery in San Gimignano, the rare 2021 San Felice Pugnitello Toscana IGT, and modern Japanese cuisine at Azumi in Houston.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Wild chimps consume the equivalent of two glasses of wine a day ♦️ Sonoma's Bold Idea to Woo Younger Wine Drinkers: Raise Prices ♦️ 'Everyone thought he was crazy': Now, this eccentric California vineyard has a waiting list ♦️ The 50 Greatest California Chardonnays of the 21st Century So Far   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Panizzi in San Gimignano, Italy ♦️ 2021 San Felice Pugnitello Toscana IGT   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Azumi in Houston, Texas     📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/october-6-2025-did-humans-inherit-their-love-for-booze-from-chimps/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Angelina Mondavi takes the helm at Charles Krug, a major wine recall shocks Costco shoppers, and European vintners clash with the WHO's anti-alcohol stance. This week's featured sips include the 2022 Cervaro della Sala from Antinori, a stop at Rome's beloved Enoteca Il Goccetto wine bar, and a Michelin-starred dining experience at Per Me Giulio Terrinoni.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Angelina Mondavi Becomes Head Winemaker At Charles Krug ♦️ AIV believes that Europe's wine culture is at 'existential risk' from the WHO's Prohibitionist stance ♦️ Costco Recalls Exploding Prosecco Bottles in Over 10 States ♦️ Why Chianti Classico Wine Deserves More Respect | Financial Post   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Enoteca Il Goccetto: Wine Bar in Rome, Italy ♦️ Antinori Cervaro della Sala IGT Chardonnay Grechetto 2022   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Per Me Giulio Terrinoni in Rome, Italy 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/september-29-2025-kirkland-prosecco-recall-after-bottles-explode-in-over-10-states/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Direct-to-Consumer wine laws are changing in three states, the average DTC bottle price has soared to $52, and blind tasting is now dominating online wine education. This week's featured picks include Villa a Sesta in Chianti Classico, the 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Potente in Houston, Texas.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Three States Revamp Their DtC Wine Shipping Laws ♦️ Alma Rosa Winery Winemaker Samra Morris Named 2025 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Nominee ♦️ Average DTC bottle price soars to $52 in the US ♦️ How Did Blind Tasting Become the Internet's Favorite Way to Learn About Wine? ♦️ The Best Kid-Friendly Wineries In Napa And Sonoma   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Villa a Sesta: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Potente in Houston, TX 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/september-22-2025-is-52-the-new-normal-for-wine-lovers/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss the U.S. just exempted Portuguese cork from 15% tariffs, Congress pulled funding from an anti-alcohol panel aiming to tighten drinking guidelines, and Gen X is emerging as the wine industry's next big buyer. This week's spotlight features La Lama in Chianti Classico, the 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, and Xochi, a standout Oaxacan restaurant in Houston, TX.   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Cork Exempt from U.S. Tariffs ♦️ US Anti-Alcohol Panel Deplatformed ♦️ Patient Gen X has Wine's Attention ♦️ What Happened to the Restaurant Bar?   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ La Lama: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Xochi: Oaxacan Mexican Cuisine in Downtown Houston, TX 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/september-15-2025-portugals-push-pays-off-as-cork-escapes-u-s-tariffs/  👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss California facing another brutal grape glut, climate change drives a rise in non-vintage blends, and media giants like Fox News jump into the wine game as Texas wine country levels up. This week's highlights include Fèlsina in Chianti Classico, the 2017 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere, and LMP Restaurant & Bar in Las Vegas. Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order) Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ California's Wine Harvest Is Shaping Up To Be Even More Brutal Than Last Year ♦️ Climate Change Pushing Winemakers To Blend Wines From Different Years ♦️ Why Are More Media Companies Branching Out Into Wine? ♦️ Texas Wine Is Growing Up Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Felsina: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ 2017 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ LMP Restaurant & Bar in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / No Limit / Can't be on winelist 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/september-8-2025-texas-wine-rises-as-california-grapples-with-oversupply/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss San Francisco Giants team up with Sonoma County Winegrowers to launch the first-ever MLB wine club, South African wineries face steep 30% U.S. tariffs, and a new free tool called WineSpeak is helping industry marketers sharpen their messaging. Our featured picks include Cantine Marisa Cuomo in Furore, Italy, the 2022 Page Springs Cellars Anonymous, and The Bootlegger Italian Bistro in Las Vegas.   Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Best Wine Region (2025) ♦️ San Francisco Giants Announce Giants Wine Club, Presented by Sonoma County Winegrowers ♦️ Grapes of Wrath: South African Wineries Hit by 30% US Tariffs ♦️ WineSpeak: A Free Tool Built For Wine Industry Marketers   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Cantine Marisa Cuomo in Furore, SA, Italy ♦️ 2022 Page Springs Cellars Anonymous   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ The Bootlegger Italian Bistro in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $25 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Sonoma grapegrowers clash over a 1% Wine Improvement District fee, Michelin stars in the U.S. and Europe come under scrutiny, and Napa cult Cabernet sales show signs of slowing. This week's highlights include Casa Emma winery in Tuscany, a Corsican Patrimonio Rosé, and First & Oak restaurant in Solvang, CA.   Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ The Cult Napa Cab Market Is Softening ♦️ Are All Michelin Stars Created Equal? ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ Is Booze Making A Comeback? The Sober Craze May Have Run Its Course ♦️ A Plan To Boost Sonoma's Struggling Wine Industry Has Erupted Into Controversy Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Casa Emma in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ 2021 Patrimonio Rosé "Cru Des Agriate" Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ First & Oak in Solvang, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $30 per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we explore the best wine tasting rooms, top-tier wine country hotels, and unforgettable winery tours across the United States in this special rundown. This week's picks feature San Felice Winery in Tuscany, the 2019 Martin Woods Rosé, and Coast Range in Solvang, CA. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey   Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Cheers To The 10 Best Wine Tasting Rooms Across The Us ♦️ The Best Of Wine Country Hospitality At These 10 Hotels ♦️ 10 Best Winery Tours In The United States   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ San Felice Winery in Tuscany, Italy ♦️ 2019 Martin Woods Rosé   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Coast Range in Solvang, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $25 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/august-18-2025-usa-todays-top-10-wine-related-lists-our-picks-surprises/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss the new 15% tariff on European wines could drive up prices across the board, a $65 million Napa estate hits the market, and bizarre U.S. bottle size laws finally catch up with the rest of the wine world. This week's spotlight features the Art of Wine in Sedona, the 2019 Melville Estate Syrah, and the five-star experience at Zuma in Las Vegas. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Katherine Cole: When Wine Met Tariffs, History Rarely Went According To Plan ♦️ EU-US Tariff Deal Not Finished Yet, Say Europeans Unhappy With Trump's Terms ♦️ A Prime Napa Valley Winery Hits The Market For $65 Million ♦️ This Formerly Illegal Cult Wine Is Taking Over the United States Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Art of Wine in Sedona, AZ ♦️ 2019 Melville Estate Syrah Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Zuma at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ♦️ Corkage Fee: Not Allowed 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/august-11-2025-new-tariffs-could-make-your-favorite-european-wines-pricier/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss Jancis Robinson's surprising investment advice to buy Sauternes, a new $99 wine certification from the Napa Valley Wine Academy, and United Airlines serving a 96-point Napa Cab in business class. We also feature Crawford Family Wines in Solvang, their 2019 Second Street Cuvée, and Mother Wolf at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, where the corkage fee is $50.   Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Too late to save Sauternes? ♦️ Napa Valley Wine Academy Launches Taste Coach™ Wine Fundamentals Certification ♦️ Shafer Vineyards 'One Point Five' Cabernet Sauvignon Now Available In United Airlines Polaris® Business Class ♦️ Modesto-Based Gallo Closing Central Coast Winery   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Crawford Family Wines in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2019 Crawford Family Wines Second Street Cuvée Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Mother Wolf at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $50 Per Bottle / Max 2 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/august-4-2025-jancis-robinson-says-sweet-sauternes-wine-is-the-smart-buy/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss the $99 million Bordeaux Cellars Ponzi scheme, the murky legal ethics behind re-labeled Champagne, and how AI is helping wineries fight back against rising DTC labor costs. We also feature Alma Rosa Winery in Solvang, CA, their 2021 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir "El Jabali," and Orla at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, with a $50 corkage fee. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ British man extradited to US to face federal charges in alleged $99 million wine scam ♦️ Two Winemakers' Hunt for Champagne's Forgotten Bottles ♦️ Tech Tools for Wineries to Take on DTC Challenges ♦️ When It's OK to Send Wine Back (and When it's Not) Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Alma Rosa Winery in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2021 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir "El Jabali" Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Orla at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $50.00 Per Bottle / Max 2 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/july-28-2025-the-bordeaux-cellars-ponzi-scheme-just-hit-u-s-courts/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

A Michigan court's landmark ruling in favor of small wineries is setting the stage for a legal showdown in Napa Valley, while Washington's tasting room expansion and a new book debunking minerality keep the wine world buzzing. We also highlight Lucas & Lewellen in Solvang, their 2020 Hidden Asset Red Blend, and Anthony's Prime Steak and Seafood in Henderson, NV with a $25 corkage and award-winning wine list. Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Michigan Wineries Beat Back the Bureaucrats: A Victory for the Little Guy ♦️ Napa's Ag Preserve Law at Risk ♦️ Washington's Wine Tasting Rooms Have a New Flavor ♦️ Books: Taste the Limestone, Smell the Slate by Alex Maltman   Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2020 Hidden Asset Red Blend   Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Anthony's Prime Steak & Seafood in Henderson, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $25 Per Bottle at All Restaurants in the M Resort 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/july-21-2025-will-michigans-winery-win-blow-the-cork-off-napa/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode we discuss the WHO's push to regulate alcohol like tobacco leads this week's top stories, followed by California's new "click to cancel" law making it easier to drop wine club memberships, and a surprising trend toward embracing smoke-tainted wines. We also feature Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland, Oregon, their 2019 Wädenswil Block Pinot Noir, and Sgrizzi Ristorante & Bar by Chef Marc in Las Vegas with a $35 corkage and no bottle limit. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ The WHO's 'Tobacco Playbook' Targets Alcohol ♦️ Click to Cancel Bill Now Law in California ♦️ 10 Bucket-List Chef's Tables for Wine Lovers ♦️ Where There's Smoke, There's … Wine? ♦️ California Wrote off this Red Wine. But Now It's Staging a Comeback Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland, OR ♦️ 2019 Irvine & Roberts Vineyards Wädenswil Block Rogue Valley Pinot Noir Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Sgrizzi Ristorante & Bar by Chef Marc in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $35 Per Bottle // No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/july-14-2025-the-who-wants-alcohol-regulated-like-tobacco-what-happens-next/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we are discussing how winemakers may fudge alcohol levels more than you think, Gen Z's drinking habits may be shifting, and Oregon oak barrels could reshape American winemaking. This week's features include Sanger Family Wines in Solvang, the 2022 Marianello Cielo Rubio, and Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis in Henderson, NV. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Winemakers Are Fibbing About Alcohol Content — Here's Why They're Getting Away With It ♦️ Gen Z Not Shunning Alcohol As Much As Thought, Says Survey ♦️ 50% off SOMM TV Monthly Subscription for One Year👉 https://bit.ly/somm_tv_50  ♦️ Oregon Oak: Wooden It Be Nice? ♦️ 2025 Tasting Room Survey Report Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Sanger Family Wines in Solvang, CA ♦️ 2022 Marianello Cielo Rubio Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis in Henderson, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $35 Per Bottle / Max 2 / Can't be on their Winelist 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/july-7-2025-are-winemakers-lying-about-alcohol-content/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode we discuss Silicon Valley Bank's 2025 DTC Wine Report reveals vital trends for small wineries, New York updates its alcohol laws to support on-premise businesses, and a new benchmark wine region report highlights shifting global tastes. This week we feature Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc, the 2016 Pinot Gris Grand Cru "Florimont," and In Bloom in Paso Robles, CA. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ 2025 Direct‑to‑Consumer Wine Report is here ♦️ Legislature Approves Retail-To-Retail Alcohol Sales ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ Navigating Wine's New Benchmark Regions ♦️ Will Gen Z Ever Drink Wine? Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc, CA ♦️ 2016 Pinot Gris Grand Cru "Florimont" Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ In Bloom in Paso Robles, CA ♦️ Corkage Fee is $40 Per Bottle / 2 Max 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/june-30-2025-direct-to-consumer-wine-sales-surge-for-small-wineries/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this week's episode, we discuss a new push for interstate wine shipping freedom takes center stage, alongside a sobering look at how poor marketing dooms great winemakers and a major consulting shake-up at famed Tuscan producer San Felice. This week we visit Ampelos Cellars in Lompoc, sip their 2020 Syrah Gamma, and grab dinner at 888 Japanese BBQ in Las Vegas. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ The Fight for Wine Freedom ♦️ Wine Chronicles: Making Wine Is Great. Selling It Is a Nightmare. ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ San Felice and Thomas Duclos: A Strategic Collaboration to Elevate the Winery's Three Tuscan Estates ♦️ UC Davis Launches Small-Batch Wine Label Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Ampelos Cellars in Lompoc, CA ♦️ 2020 Ampelos Syrah Gamma Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ 888 Japanese BBQ in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ Corkage Fee is $40 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/june-23-2025-how-middlemen-are-controlling-your-access-to-wine/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

Roederer Estate earns the first-ever 100-point score for a U.S. sparkling wine, tariffs crush American wine exports abroad, and Sicily's Mount Etna erupts just miles from local vineyards. This episode features Dark Water Winery in Lompoc, their 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Happy Canyon, and Corner Restaurant in Austin, Texas. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ The World's 50 Best Restaurants Recognizes Healdsburg's SingleThread ♦️ The Latest Victim of Trump's Tariff War? American Vintners ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ Roederer Estate Receives First Ever 100-Point Score Awarded to U.S.-Made Sparkling Wine ♦️ Why Etna's eruption was not as bad as it looked Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Dark Water Winery in Lompoc, CA ♦️ 2017 Dark Water Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Happy Canyon Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Corner Restaurant in Austin, TX 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/june-16-2025-wine-enthusiast-awards-roederer-a-perfect-100-for-lermitage/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

This week, we explore how government staff cuts could put AI in charge of wine labeling, Bernard Arnault's defiance of investment freezes in the US, and the debate over pairing wine and ice cream. Plus, we're featuring Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery in Oregon, the 2014 Meteor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Perseid, and Martini's Seafood House in Fredericksburg, Texas. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ Opolo Vineyards Officially Introduces "Vranac" To American Wine Industry ♦️ Cuts Could Leave AI in Charge of Wine ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ Arnault Rejects Macron's Call To Freeze Investment In Us ♦️ Wine and Ice Cream Are a Terrible Pairing, So Why Are Bars Selling Them Side By Side? Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery in Cave Junction, OR ♦️ 2014 Meteor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Perseid Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Martini's Seafood House in Fredericksburg, TX ♦️ Corkage Fee: $60.00 Per Bottle / No Limit 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/june-9-2025-government-staff-cuts-leave-ai-in-charge-of-your-wine-labels/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/

In this episode, we discuss Texas wine country faces boozy challenges as tourism booms, the global wine industry finds hope in a bottoming-out market, and America's wine industry reveals jaw-dropping economic impacts. This week we feature the Crush Pad Wine Bar in Las Vegas, NV, the 2016 Ferretti Brunello di Montalcino, and Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg, TX. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ "What's the Most Expensive Wine You've Ever Sold?" 9 Sommeliers Spill ♦️ Texas Wine Country Confronts the Challenges of Its Boozy Boom ♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey ♦️ Guess What? There's Actually Good News for the Wine Industry ♦️ 2025 US Economic Impact Study Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ Crush Pad Wine Bar in Las Vegas, NV ♦️ 2016 Ferretti Brunello di Montalcino Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg, TX 📄  SHOW NOTES 📄  Read all the stories discussed on the show ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/june-2-2025-texas-wine-tourism-grows-and-locals-sound-the-alarm/    👇SUBSCRIBE👇 ️ ♦️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe5rOLf18ZllnhaZWWQt9A?sub_confirmation=1  ️ ♦️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CorkandJourney/  ️ ♦️ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corkandjourney/  ️ ♦️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/corkandjourney/   💰 RESTAURANT CORKAGE FEES 💰 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/listings    🍷 WINE REVIEWS 🍷 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/wines/    🏠 WINERY REVIEWS 🏠 ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/travel/wineries/  🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEWS 🍽️ ♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/category/food/restaurants/