Total Wine founder David Trone loses expensive bid to return in Maryland primary
Former Rep. David Trone’s Congressional Comeback Falls Short David Trone, a former Democratic representative from Maryland, has seen his hopes of returning to Congress dashed after spending a significant amount of his personal wealth on a campaign aimed at unseating a fellow Democrat. On Tuesday, April McClain Delaney triumphed over Trone in a contentious primary […]
G7 leaders indulge in caviar and drink $7,000 vintage wine after pledging to address ongoing poverty
G7 Leaders Feast Amid Promises to Combat Global Poverty Before indulging in extravagant dishes like caviar and sipping on pricey bottles of red wine, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian committed to addressing ongoing poverty worldwide, based on a leaked dinner menu revealed on Wednesday. On Tuesday night, President Trump and fellow attendees enjoyed […]
Christie’s set to launch a luxury wine shop in Rockefeller Center
Christie’s Wine Shop Coming to Rockefeller Center Christie’s is preparing to launch a boutique wine shop at Rockefeller Center, a surprising development that has gained legislative backing from New York state, which could signal a comeback for the auction house in the premium liquor market. The luxury auction company plans to establish a 500-square-foot store […]
Trump cautions France: Eliminate tech tax or face full wine tariffs
President Trump has signaled that France might face a new trade conflict with the United States, expressing in an interview that unless Paris withdraws its digital taxes on major American tech firms, the U.S. will have “no choice” but to impose a 100% tariff on French wine. He issued a direct warning to outgoing French […]
Wildfire spreads rapidly through Wine Country as firefighters contend with heavy winds and steep terrain.
In Northern California’s wine country, firefighters are currently tackling a rapidly spreading wildfire. The combination of high winds and challenging terrain has enabled the fire to engulf hundreds of acres, posing a significant threat to nearby residences. The Putah Fire ignited just after 11:30 a.m. on Monday, along Highway 128 in northeast Napa Valley, which […]
Josh Hart relaxes with wine at press conference following Knicks’ easy victory over Cavaliers
Celebration After the Victory After a big win, a little celebration is in order. Josh Hart marked the Knicks’ impressive 130-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 with a glass of wine during his postgame press conference. Wearing a Knicks NBA Finals hat and looking quite sharp, Hart joined his former Villanova teammates, Mikal […]
Jennifer Lopez’s dress clings on at her Netflix event, Trump pushes through some wine, and Kay Adams
We’re halfway through the week—thank goodness! Now, just another 24 hours until the weekend race kicks off. Oh, and it’s that time of year again—NFL schedule leaks are happening! It’s one of those traditions I actually look forward to every season. The NFL is set to unveil the 2026 schedule tonight at 7 p.m. on […]
Peter Magowan’s Napa wine estate is now on the market
A beautiful residence in Napa Valley, owned by the late San Francisco Giants owner Peter McGowan, has been listed for sale at $13 million. It’s been seven years since McGowan passed away after battling cancer. Mr. McGowan, who died on January 27, 2019, at age 76, acquired 20 acres of picturesque land in Helena, California […]
Recent data shows a competitor emerging in Wine Country.
Napa Valley wineries are feeling the pressure from northern counties, as tasting rooms in Sonoma County are attracting more visitors these days, helping to keep sommeliers busy. The recent 2026 tasting room survey indicates that California wineries faced a smaller decline in visitor numbers than in previous years. While the overall wine industry still faces […]
Wine Country isolated from the rest of America following a series of bold copper wire thefts
Copper thefts have surged in rural Sonoma County, causing significant disruptions to power and internet services — residents have reportedly been without these essential services for two weeks. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office revealed that thefts of copper wire, primarily from AT&T poles, began to be recorded across locations like Sebastopol, Graton, Forestville, and Petaluma […]