Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hurts CA Grape Farmers

A Table at The French Laundry
I finally scored a reservation at The French Laundry. Here’s my review.

The Hidden Wine Cellars Under the Brooklyn Bridge
NPR has a pretty cool story about the hidden wine cellars under the Brooklyn Bridge. Yes, really.

Cameron Hughes Sold in Bankruptcy Court
As a fan of Cameron Hughes wines (I personally have four cases of the 2012 Private Reserve in my cellar), I am so happy to hear that Vintage Wine Estates this week bought the brand in a bankruptcy court auction.

21 New Grape Variety Names Proposed
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and…Jacquez? Nearly two dozen new grape variety names have been proposed to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

Wine Enthusiast 2016 Wine Star Award Winners
The winners of the prestigious Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards have just been announced. The awards were founded seventeen years ago as a means of