Thursday, April 25th, 2013
SEQUIN OFF TO A SPARKLING START The Indelicato family (the folks behind DFV Wines) have launched Sequin, a line of casual varietal wines with a touch of fizz. The refreshing, slightly sweet wines debuted nationally in three versions: Moscato, Pinot Grigio and Rosé. Sleek, playful packaging—crowned with a screwtop and labeled as “Delicately Bubbled”—communicates the ... read more>Monday, April 1st, 2013
YELLOW TAILHOPS ON TRENDS Leaders don’t stay on top by sitting pat. So it should come as little surprise that Yellow Tail has tapped into not one but three current trends with recent launches. Sweet White Roo is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. Big Bold Red takes aim at the ... read more>Friday, March 1st, 2013
Highlighting wine industry news and new ... read more>Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013
INDABA: ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Like an old friend who suddenly knocks on your door and looks like a million bucks, the 2012 vintages of Indaba are set to hit the U.S. sporting a new look. The makeover was inspired by the idea that South Africa is an especially “green” wine region, ... read more>Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
Highlighting wine trends, products and ... read more>Monday, November 5th, 2012
RED BLENDS KEEP ON COMING… At the risk of sounding like the Blend of the Month Club, brace your shelves for yet more Splendid Blended mixed-grape reds. The fact that they are coming from big players suggest this trend has not crested yet. From Pernod Ricard: Deadbolt, $14. From Geyser Peak: Uncensored, $14. From E.&.J. ... read more>Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
Spotlighting new wine releases and innovations in the ... read more>Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
PICTURE THIS: NEW CHEHALEM LABELS SHOW WINES’ ROOTS Quipping that “every 20 years or so you change things,” Chehalem founder Harry Peterson-Nedry recently unveiled a series of new labels for the Willamette Valley winery. Starting with the 2010 reds and ’11 whites, Chehalem wines will feature vivid color photos by Shawn Linehan. Not only are ... read more>Friday, August 3rd, 2012
AC/DC WINES SET TO ROCK AMERICA Get your heavy-metal corkscrews ready: AC/DC The Wine is hitting the U.S. market with a selection of four wines, named after four of the classic rock band’s biggest hits: Back in Black Shiraz, Highway to Hell Cabernet Sauvignon, Thunderstruck Chardonnay and Hells Bells Sauvignon Blanc. The wines were sourced ... read more>