Wine News

Napa Wineries Claim Tastings as Human Rights

The Constitution guarantees the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but what about the pursuit of customers?

The Uncertain World of Upscale Prosecco

The famously affordable sparkling wine is walking the line between tantalizing novelty and off-putting change.

The World's Best Bourbons

Our search for the world's finest drinks continues with a look at America's native spirit.

Wine the Winner in Ohio Court Case

Advocates for interstate wine shipping can mark one down in the win column after an Ohio lawsuit took another twist.

Pesticide Campaigner "Defames" Bordeaux

Environmental campaigns, competition controversy and a war-torn harvest – it's been another busy week for wine news.

The World's Best Australian Wine

The Australian wine industry has had a rough year, but its wines are still the stuff of dreams.

Treasury Bets its Future on Paso Robles

With its purchase of Daou Vineyards, the giant Treasury Wine Estates is looking to turn the brand into another Penfolds.

Jura Winery's Assets Seized

While its Savagnin is dazzling New Yorkers, Domaine Ganevat's assets are seized by French authorities.

California Scrambles to Finish Harvest

With a superb vintage in the offing, growers are racing against time to get the grapes into the winery.

Champagne Battles to Fix Worker Conditions

Champagne authorities have promised better conditions for workers, but how much impact can they actually have?

Rudy Back in the Fake Wine Game

The world's most notorious wine counterfeiter is at it again – this time with his clients' blessings.

Bordeaux Caught in Poverty Trap

Food banks in Bordeaux and stealing from the church? It must be our Sunday news round up.

The World's Most Expensive Wines

We unveil our list of the world's most expensive wines and find some suprising results for one collectors' favorite.

China Wine Bars Hit the Vineyard

From pouring wines to picking grapes, China’s wine bar owners are heading for the country's vineyards.

Chile's Crazy Horse Takes a Wild Ride

Valdevieso's Caballo Loco brand was an immediate hit, but it's taken 20 years to make a white version.

Underground Cellars Saga Rumbles On

Legal wrangling in the case of the failed wine club hinges on who actually owns the wines involved.

The World's Most Expensive Bordeaux

We near the end of our series with a look at the benchmark wine region – Bordeaux.

Threat Claims in Winemaker Libel Saga

A French winemaker allegedly threatens a wine writer, while things turn ugly in southern France.

The World's Most Expensive Ports

Any port in a storm, they say – well, the world is looking pretty tempestuous right now.

Quality Over Quantity for Italy's Grape Harvest

Extreme heat and heavy rain combined to keep Italy's yield low, but what there is should be mostly excellent.

Napa's Most Expensive Wines

When it comes to the world's most expensive wines, Napa is certainly putting its best foot forward.

Harvest Exploitation in Bordeaux

While ancient Egypt might be dominating headlines, there are some more recent stories that might tickle your fancy.

California Harvest: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Unless sudden disaster strikes, California growers will have their best harvest in decades.

Champagne Tries to Stop the Rot

Champagne is facing a difficult vintage – and not just because of a trying growing season.

The World's Most Expensive Proseccos

Light, frothy and fun, even the world's most expensive Proseccos are remarkably modest.

Pym-Rae Makes Critics Smile

Robin Williams' Smile House, bought by Château Pontet-Canet owner Alfred Tesseron, now produces Pym-Rae to rave reviews.