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 […]
Ex-restaurateur in NC charged with fatally poisoning daughter with contaminated wine at Thanksgiving dinner, linked to 2007 cold case murder.
North Carolina Restaurant Owner Faces Murder Charges A restaurant owner in North Carolina was taken into custody on Friday, facing two murder charges. One charge relates to the suspected poisoning of his daughter during a Thanksgiving dinner, while the second concerns a man who perished in a house fire around two decades ago. During a […]
Find out how long wine stays good after opening a bottle, based on expert advice.
How Long Does Opened Wine Last? So, you pop that latest celebratory bottle of wine, and you might find yourself asking, “Is this still good?” It turns out that while opened wine typically won’t make you sick, it might not taste quite right if it’s been sitting out too long. This is what experts are […]
White wine or red wine? Doctor highlights slight health differences.
Choosing Between Red and White Wine With the new dietary guidelines introduced by Secretary of Health and Human Services, some wine enthusiasts might be pondering a vital question: which is better for your health—red or white wine? Typically, both types of wine are derived from grapes. However, red wine gets its hue from fermenting the […]
Swiss authorities suspect that sparkling flares on wine bottles caused deadly bar fire.
Tragedy Strikes Swiss Ski Resort Investigators in Switzerland announced on Friday that a deadly fire at a ski resort appears to have been triggered by a champagne bottle’s flame, which ignited close to the ceiling of a packed bar. The fire erupted at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana as revelers celebrated New Year’s Eve, […]
Clients of the NYC wine store Sherry-Lehmann are finally receiving their wine again.
After more than two years, long-time customers of Sherry Lehman are finally reclaiming their wine. The well-known Park Avenue wine shop is set to permanently close in March 2023, unable to renew its liquor license after 89 years of operations. Many patrons of the famed Wine Cave had previously shouted for prized bottles, only to […]
Arrington Vineyards introduces ‘Nashville’s wine country’ to a broader audience
Discovering Tennessee Wine: Arrington Vineyards Located about 30 minutes south of Nashville, Arrington Vineyards highlights the idea that great wine doesn’t exclusively come from California. Co-founders Kip Summers and winemaker Chase Vienneau have dedicated nearly 20 years to showcasing the unique flavors derived from Tennessee’s soils, and now they’re sharing that experience with a broader […]