New York State is full of surprises. You know you’ve hit the rural bits of Long Island’s North Fork—and, therefore, wine country—when you see a giant inflatable strawberry jiggling in the wind, like the one outside Bayview Market & Farms in Riverhead. The hamlet of Flanders’s Big Duck, whose innards house a poultry store, serves […]
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Shortly after President Trump came into office in January, he set a wild wave of tariffs into motion. Many of our closest allies and trade partners were outraged. As a result, Canada—who, at the time, purchased 33% of U.S. wine exports—banned American alcohol sales. California Cabernet was banished. Canadian Whisky took over the spots reserved […]
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I filed a lawsuit[1] today against the State of California under Section 1983 for laws that violate the Commerce Clause and the Privileges and Immunities Clause. Joining me in this lawsuit is premier California alcohol law attorney Gillian Garrett of Gillian Garrett Law, PC Gillian and I disdain discriminatory state laws that impede interstate […]
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When it comes to wine, Pennsylvania doesn’t often get name-checked alongside California or Oregon, but its scene is rich, diverse, and increasingly ambitious. It’s also historic: grapes were first planted in the Mid-Atlantic state in the 1600s. Although Prohibition and restrictive laws later shrank the Pennsylvania wine industry, the late 20th century brought a revival […]
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Sipping fine vintages in the shadow of an ancient stone tower or opulent palace is an experience that’s hard to beat. Fortunately, across Europe, centuries-old castles house some of the world’s most storied wineries—many of which open their doors to members of the general public. From sunny Tuscany to Germany’s misty Rheingau, here are nine […]
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When it comes to winemaking in the U.S., Latinx, Latines, Latinos, Hispanics—whatever you’d like to call our cohort—have indelibly made their mark. While wine is produced in all 50 states, the majority of U.S. wine production is still based largely in California (nearly 81%), and Latinos have not only worked the vineyards, but have become […]
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Of the more than 11,600 wineries currently operating in the U.S. today, less than 1% are Black owned, according to the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). There’s no denying that the approximately 100 Black-owned wineries in the U.S. are a dismal figure compared to the greater whole. Still, the work being done to change […]
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There’s a reason everyone seems to be obsessed with Portugal and its wines right now. It’s got culture, stunning views and its diverse bottles, which span the spectrum of styles and flavors, offer something for everyone. The country is home to the rich, embracing reds of Alentejo and the Douro Valley, the salt-swept whites of […]
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North Carolina is home to over 200 wineries and six American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)—and counting. While many locals know there is great wine to be had here, it remains a best-kept secret to the rest of the world. As easily as we can file North Carolina under “up-and-coming” wine region, we can also trace the […]
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Surrounded by the more than 20 million Southern Californians who live a short drive away, Temecula Valley’s four dozen wineries rarely struggle to attract steady crowds. The region’s modern winemaking era dates back to the late 1960s, when the area’s historic ranchlands were developed into a sprawling planned community. With cooling air coming from the […]
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