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Portrait of Emidio Pepe, the pioneering Abruzzo winemaker, in a traditional wine cellar, symbolizing his dedication to long-aging wines.
Drinks

Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo Winemaking Pioneer, Dies at 94

Just one day after his 94th birthday, Emidio Pepe, the winemaker who famously held back 80% of his 2010 vintage for decades of aging, passed away on July 28, 2026, according to Wine-searcher .

Dmytro Kovalenko·August 4, 2026
A glass of red wine in a Mexican vineyard, with rolling hills and a modern winery in the background, symbolizing the rise of Mexican wine.
Drinks

Mexican wine breaks tradition, redefining global wine expectations

In Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe, a 30-year-old winemaker recently produced a Cabernet Franc that outscored a renowned Bordeaux in a blind tasting, signaling a seismic shift in the global wine

Dmytro Kovalenko·June 23, 2026
A half-full bottle of red wine resting on a wooden table, accompanied by a wine stopper and a glass, symbolizing wine preservation.
Drinks

Preserve leftover wine to savor later and reduce waste

After a vibrant gathering, a half-empty bottle of fine wine often faces the drain by morning.

Dmytro Kovalenko·June 15, 2026
A sun-drenched vineyard scene with glasses and a bottle of blouge wine, representing a perfect summer evening for enjoying the unique red and white grape blend.
Drinks

Blouge Summer Wine Crush Blends Red and White Grapes

Aubert & Mathieu's Boogie Woogie blouge wine sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, a staggering 40% sales increase in just one year, according to Bon Appetit .

Dmytro Kovalenko·May 28, 2026
French judges reacting with shock and surprise during the 1976 Paris blind wine tasting as American wines are revealed as winners.
How-To

American Wines' Historic Triumph Gains Global Recognition

On May 24th, 1976, at a blind tasting in Paris, Californian wines shocked the world.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 18, 2026