James Beard Finalists 2026
The Grape Escape
When Napa Valley winemaker Jeffry Hill promised customers authentic terroir, he allegedly delivered something closer to highway robbery—substituting out-of-region grapes for premium Napa fruit in a $1.5 million scheme that now has him facing federal prison time. It's not the first time Hill has tangled with vineyard law, but with eight felony counts and two decades of potential sentence per charge, this vintage of trouble may finally prove undrinkable.
Trump Signs Order to Shield Roundup Production.
The only promising prospect of a renewed Trump presidency appeared to be MAHA—a movement to extract the agrochemical industry from American food production and return to holistic, sustainable farming practices. That promise evaporated with the stroke of a pen.
Crybaby to Bring Alpine Wines - NYC Dining News
The new bar from former Contento sommelier Cameron Philip opens this spring with a focus on Jura wines, Chartreuse, and apres-ski comfort.
U.S. Consumers Paid More Than the Tariff Cost on European Wines
North Carolina , 27th October
A study from Duke University’s Department of Economics found that U.S. consumers ultimately paid more than the tariff amount on European wines during the 2019–2021 trade dispute. This means American consumers bore higher costs than the federal government collected in tariff revenue.
No deal yet , U.S.-EU Leave Wines Exposed to Tariffs
California’s 2025 Harvest Brings Hope After Years of Setbacks
New York Wine Importer Wins Trade Court Battle Against U.S. Government Over Tariffs
Will the US Stick with Its 200% Tariffs on EU Wine – and What Does It Mean for Natural Wine?
Will the US Stick with Its 200% Tariffs on EU Wine – and What Does It Mean for Natural Wine?
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A list of Upcoming Natural wine fairs.