2026 Alexander Valley — Bordeaux Grapes Now available on the WIN Marketplace: Alexander Valley Bordeaux varietals — an opportunity for wineries looking to source fruit from one of Sonoma County’s most established Cabernet-growing regions. Alexander Valley is known for its warm Mediterranean climate...

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential micronutrient for yeast metabolism. The thiamine content typically found in grapes ranges from 80 µg/L to 1.2 mg/L. Although most yeasts, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, can synthesise thiamine, they prefer to absorb it from grape must....

2026 Alexander Valley Bordeaux Grapes Now live on the WIN Marketplace: 2026 Alexander Valley / Pine Mountain Bordeaux grapes, grown at 2,000 feet above the Russian River. This offering includes all five Noble Bordeaux varietals, providing the opportunity to craft a complete Meritage or classic...

A pause in the fever dream of instability October arrived not with fanfare but with something rarer: Quiet. After a year of collective anticipation for more and more problems, what occurred was a respite. The tariffs are stalled, and the early indications from the Supreme Court suggest they are...

Savour Quality from Europe: Tuscany’s Wine and Olive Oil Icons Find New Fans in Canada October 2025 [Vancouver, BC] Canadians are falling in love with the real taste of Tuscany as testimonial of the European quality. This year, two of the most respected European producer groups, the Consorzio Vino...

Natural cork stoppers are often viewed as a pricier alternative to other closures - such as aluminum or plastic stoppers - and even other cork closures, like microagglomerate and colmated cork stoppers. However, the fact that it represents a bigger investment doesn’t mean choosing natural cork...

Our government runs out of money at midnight Tuesday, meaning it shuts down. And what is Congress doing about it? Staying home until Monday, October 6. What we learned in civics class was pure fantasy—the noble concept “of the people, by the people, for the people”--unless by “people” you just mean...

With the first days of summer upon us, we would like to share some information about our premium 100% Hungarian Oak barrels, made by European Coopers Hungary; the third largest cooperage in Hungary. European Coopers Hungary is completely vertically integrated, with direct control of sourcing and...

It’s not about you; it’s about them. It’s happening. We can’t stop it. Dry January—a month-long challenge to reset drinking habits—has become a global trend. Initiated as a time for people to reflect on their relationship with alcohol, create healthier routines, and begin the year with mindfulness...