Napa’s wine industry takes a stand
Forget the crowded tasting bars and those basic souvenir glasses. Right now, the most sought-after experience in California’s wine country is an exclusive dinner inside a mountain cave, complete with wine poured by the family that produced it. This is what Imagine Experiences, a global luxury events firm, is offering—high-end trips for affluent travelers to […]
Another California wine leader closes location and cuts jobs as turmoil spreads through Napa Valley
California Winemakers Facing Layoffs California’s renowned wine industry is experiencing significant setbacks. Another key player in this famous wine-producing region has announced it will shut down operations and cut jobs, marking the fourth such closure since the beginning of 2026. Jackson Family Wines recently ceased operations at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma and let […]
Guy Fieri looks back on two decades of fame that started at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.
Guy Fieri Reflects on Two Decades of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Miami Beach, Florida – Two decades ago, a contestant named Guy Fieri, who was part of the second season of “The Next Food Network Star,” made an appearance at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, filled with ambition and a […]
Wine importer Victor Schwartz responds to Supreme Court tariff issue
Victor Owen Schwartz never thought he would find himself challenging the president in the Supreme Court. However, after Donald Trump’s significant tariffs endangered his wine import business, Schwartz became involved in a lawsuit that eventually brought this situation to the nation’s highest court. The new tariffs impacted nearly every part of Schwartz’s supply chain, as […]
Gallo wine shuts down Napa winery and reduces workforce
Closure of Gallo Winery Production Facility Gallo, the leading winemaker, has announced the shutdown of a significant production site in Napa Valley, resulting in nearly 100 job cuts across Napa and Sonoma counties. This decision reflects a notable shift in how alcohol is consumed in the United States. On February 12, Gallo, noted as the […]
Brooklyn Beckham co-hosts a food and wine festival in Miami after family issues.
After a rather tumultuous winter filled with family drama, Brooklyn Beckham is embracing sunny Miami. He’s co-hosting an event alongside Rachael Ray at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. On the festival’s first day, they’ll be hosting a burger feast to kick off its 25th anniversary. Lee Schrager, the festival’s founder, expressed surprise that […]
Top chef Thomas Keller suggests delaying affordable housing project in Wine Country town
He believes it needs more time to develop. Thomas Keller, the renowned chef behind the iconic French Laundry restaurant, is suggesting that plans for affordable housing in Wine Country should be delayed. Keller, along with Arik Housley, who owns Yountville Ranch Market, emphasized the importance of engaging with Napa County’s wealthier neighborhoods before advancing potential […]
Ex-ecologist contributes to Arizona’s wine industry at Page Springs Cellars
From Ecologist to Winemaker: The Journey of Eric Gromsky Eric Gromsky recalls the moment he encountered his “liquid landscape.” Even back then, he wasn’t a winemaker. Instead, he was a restoration ecologist, wandering the perennial streams of central Arizona, taking note of river systems and abandoned homes. During his outdoor explorations, he stumbled upon heirloom […]
Dark chocolate and red wine could enhance brain activity through their flavors, study reveals
Flavanols in Foods May Boost Brain Function New research indicates that foods like dark chocolate, red wine, black tea, and berries could stimulate brain activity similarly to exercise. This comes from a study conducted in Japan, suggesting that flavanols, plant compounds found in these foods, may engage the brain by activating sensory responses related to […]
Gavin Newsom used donor funds at his own wine company, according to reports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 gained significant traction among voters, leading to the approval of a redistricting plan aimed against Trump. Interestingly, his wine venture appears to have benefited from this as well. Last year, Newsom raised a substantial $120 million to support a law that aimed to help Democrats by altering California’s congressional […]