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Bordeaux Wildfire Response: The 2026 Fire Lesson
Bordeaux estates sent staff, tractors and water cisterns as 103,000 acres burned near Bordeaux; Philippe Castéja says no vineyard was touched.
Aug 23, 2026 · 11 min read
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Bordeaux Wildfire 2026 Vintage: Vineyards Hold, for Now
Fires outside Bordeaux have forced 220,000+ evacuations, yet vineyards remain unburned as estates lend tanks and pumps to firefighters.
How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello (and What It's Actually Like)
How to Visit Ridge Monte Bello in 2026 (and What It's Actually Like) Yes, you can visit Ridge Monte Bello, and the tasting room at the summit of Monte Bello Road in Cupertino is open by appointment.
Fine Wine Market Recovery: Mouton and Champagne Lead
Liv-ex data points to a fine wine floor: Mouton Rothschild 2015, Lafite 2015 and non-vintage Champagne now lead the recovery.
Inglenook Winery Tours in 2026: How to Visit
Inglenook winery tours are reservation-only in 2026. Here is how to book the Rutherford château, what to expect, and which tasting format to choose.
Dominus Estate Visits: Access, Tastings and Allocation
Dominus Estate visits are not open to the public, but collectors can still access the wine through allocations, merchants, Napanook, and auction channels.
Robert Mondavi Winery Reopening Brings $60 Napa Tastings
Robert Mondavi Winery reopens Oakville after a three-year renovation, with walk-ins as available, $60 tastings, and a new To Kalon Cellar.
Opus One Winery Tour: Planning Your 2026 Visit
Plan an Opus One winery tour in 2026, from booking windows and tasting prices to cellar details, bottle access, and smart Napa alternatives.
Lafleur Pomerol Irrigation Tests Bordeaux’s AOC Rules
Lafleur’s 2025 AOC exit met its first heat test in June 2026, when the Pomerol estate began measured irrigation as Bordeaux reached the 40s.
Wine Industry Enshittification Hits the Tasting Room
Premiumization, tasting-room fees, and consolidation expose a trust problem in wine’s prolonged market slump.
Shanti Winery Opens on Livermore Valley Home Ranch
Ray and Dimple Sharma open Shanti Winery on Livermore Valley’s Home Ranch, with estate-grown wines planned in the coming months.
Stag's Leap 1973 Auction Shatters Record at $22,500
A bottle of the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet that won the Judgment of Paris sold for $22,500 at Christie's, nearly double the previous record and five times its estimate.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Auction Sets $22,500 Record for 1973 Judgement of Paris Cabernet
A single bottle of 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 'SLV', the exact wine that defeated Bordeaux first growths at the 1976 Judgement of Paris, sold for $22,500 at Christie's Los Angeles, nearly four times its $6,000 estimate.
O'Rourke Family Estate Signals Okanagan's Luxury Wine Era
O'Rourke Family Estate's clifftop Kelowna winery, opened summer 2026, marks a new scale of luxury capital reshaping British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
Freemark Abbey London Masterclass: Library Cabernet 1995 to 2021
Kristy Melton presents Freemark Abbey library Cabernet Sauvignon from 1995 to 2021 at Princess Alexandra Hall on 22 July, with Patrick Schmitt MW.
Willamette Valley French Investment: Latour and Bollinger Bet on Oregon
Château Latour's parent company and Champagne Bollinger have deployed capital, winemakers, and a half-million-dollar sorting line at Ponzi, validating Oregon Pinot Noir as a internationally prominent terroir.
Lafleur Pomerol Irrigation: Why the Estate Chose Vines Over AOC
Lafleur has irrigated three times since early June 2026 during 40°C+ heat, a move that would have been illegal under Pomerol AOC rules just months earlier.
California Old Vine Vineyards: Why Tegan Passalacqua Champions Individuality Over Efficiency
Tegan Passalacqua at Turley Wine Cellars applies John Muir's 19th-century naturalist wisdom to California's old vine vineyards, where vines planted in 1954 still produce wines that defy modern uniformity.
Wine Tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Discover the reservation-only wine tasting at Force Majeure Winery in Walla Walla Valley. Enjoy estate-grown wines from Force Majeure by booking ahead.
The Hilt and Jonata Tasting: Santa Barbara's Twin Icons
Explore the wine tasting experiences at The Hilt and Jonata Winery near Santa Barbara, California. Discover two estates focused on distinct cool-climate and Ballard Canyon expressions.
Santa Barbara Wine: Why Sommeliers in Europe Discovered It First
Michelin-starred restaurants in Copenhagen and London have already stacked their lists with Santa Barbara County wines, while American collectors are still catching up to what European sommeliers figured out years ago.
Santa Barbara Wine Sommeliers Already Know, And American Buyers Don't
Europe's Michelin-starred sommeliers have quietly stocked Santa Barbara County wines for years. American collectors are still catching up, and missing a value play hiding in plain sight.
Napa Groundwater Fees Threaten Vineyard Closures
A new $98.74-per-acre groundwater fee compounds regulatory costs for Napa growers already facing declining wine sales and profit margins.
Opus One Winery Visit (2026): Tastings, Tours & How to Book
Planning a Visit to Opus One Winery in 2026 Yes, you can visit Opus One, and the process is more accessible than the wine's reputation suggests.
Can You Actually Get on the Screaming Eagle List in 2026?
Can You Actually Get on the Screaming Eagle List in 2026? The honest answer is: almost certainly not, and not quickly.
Beckstoffer Lake County Cabernet: California's Next Collector Region
Andy Beckstoffer has moved beyond Napa. His Lake County Cabernet signals a rising region collectors should know before allocations tighten.
The Best Merlot Regions in the World, Mapped
From Pomerol's iron-rich clay to Hawke's Bay's gravelly fans, six terroirs reveal how differently Merlot expresses itself across the globe.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025: America's Best in Show
California claimed two Best in Show medals at DWWA 2025. Here's what the full U.S. results mean for collectors and where to find the wines.
2023 Napa Cabernet 100-Point Scores: Five Perfect Wines to Cellar
Decanter's Jonathan Cristaldi awards five well-suited 100-point scores to 2023 Napa Cabernets — including Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate — calling it a vintage for the ages.
Wendouree Cult Wine: The Clare Valley Estate That Refuses to Be Found
No website, no tasting room, no email — Wendouree has sold out every vintage since 1995 by doing nothing. Here's why collectors are obsessed.
Napa's Best Cellars Wine Dinner Sets a $500K Record
The TJ Martell Foundation's 2026 Napa's Best Cellars Wine Dinner raised over $500,000 at CIA Greystone — a new record for the event.
2023 Napa Valley Vintage: The Case for a Collector Pairing
Late harvests, record winter rains, and silky tannins: the 2023 Napa Valley vintage may be the ideal counterpart to 2021 for serious collectors.
Opus One 2013: The Only 100-Point Vintage Trading at Near-Parity
Decanter's Jane Anson awarded Opus One 2013 a well-suited 100 points — and it trades at £3,050 per dozen, barely above younger, lower-scoring releases.
Chateau Montelena Marks 50 Years Since the Judgment of Paris with Two Debut Releases
Chateau Montelena launches its first sparkling wine and debut brandy to mark 50 years since the 1976 Judgment of Paris — both rooted in the original 1973 vineyards.
Amici Cellars' 100-Point Cabernet: Oakville's Quiet Titan
Tony Biagi's 2023 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper just earned a well-suited 100 from James Suckling — and Amici's 18,000-bottle annual output won't last long.
Valle de Guadalupe's Cross-Border Winemakers Rewriting Baja
From a former Jackson Family Wines VP to an Italian pioneer with 121 varieties, meet the cross-border generation reshaping Valle de Guadalupe.
Dining at Selby’s Restaurant in the Bay Area, California: A Guide to Silicon Valley Fine Dining
Experience refined Bay Area dining at Selby’s Restaurant in Redwood City. Discover its warm supper-club atmosphere, wine-focused program, and private dining options.
Michel Rolland Legacy: The Flying Winemaker Who Reshaped Five Continents
Michel Rolland, the original flying winemaker, has died at 78. His 50-year career touched more than 150 estates across 14 countries — and changed how the world thinks about wine.
What it's like to Visit Dalla Valle Vineyards
Discover the allure of Dalla Valle Vineyards in Napa Valley. Learn what it is like to visit Dalla Valle Vineyards, and explore its distinctive Napa wines.
Vin et Hip Hop Los Angeles 2026: Burgundy’s Wine & Hip Hop Festival Made Its U.S. Debut
Vin et Hip Hop Los Angeles brought Burgundy winemaker dinners and hip hop culture to LA from March 17-19, 2026. Review the archival program and standout dinners.
This is the Best Hotel in Napa Valley: Our Auberge du Soleil 2026 Review
Discover the comprehensive luxury retreat with our Auberge du Soleil 2026 review. Learn what it's like to experience Napa Valley's leading hotel with our detailed Auberge du Soleil 2026 review.
What It's Like to Visit Napa's Three Most Exclusive Wineries (Harlan, Bond, Promontory)
The view when entering Promontory Napa Valley, California, is renowned for its internationally prominent wines and breathtakingly beautiful vineyards. Among its many esteemed wineries, three stand out for their exclusivity, unusual quality, and the memorable experiences they offer to a select few: Harlan Estate, Bond Winery, and Promontory Winery. 🍷...
Dining at The French Laundry (and How to Get a Reservation)
Explore the precise dining experience at the well-known The French Laundry - known for its seasonal tasting menu and notable wine pairings.
7 of the Most Accessible Rare Wine Tasting Events Worldwide
Explore the world's most exclusive wine tasting events, featuring rare vintages and distinctive cultural experiences for true wine enthusiasts.
Tasting at Spottswoode Estate - A Historic St. Helena Legacy with Beth Novak
Spottswoode Estate, located in St. Helena, California, is a family-owned winery with a history dating back to 1882. Known for its well-known Victorian home and organic vineyards, the estate spans 46 acres and produces highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc wines. The estate’s legacy is deeply tied to Mary Novak, who purchased it in 1972 and became a central figure in Napa Valley winemaking after her husband’s passing in 1977. Under her leadership, Spottswoode transitioned to...
Visiting Mayacamas: The Winery with the Greatest View in Napa
This is what it's like to visit Mayacamas Vineyards, the winery with the greatest view in Napa.
Tasting at the Exclusive Hundred Acre Wine Winery
Experience the intimate and exclusive world of a renowned Napa Valley winery, where rare wines and personalized tastings await enthusiasts.
Inside Continuum Estate - A Legacy Tasting Experience on Pritchard Hill
Explore a distinctive tasting experience at a family-owned estate on Pritchard Hill, where sustainability meets precise wines.
The Luxury Traveler’s Guide to Wine Harvest Season: Where to Go and What to Expect
Harvest season is a strong time to dive into the lively world of winemaking, when vineyards come alive with activity and celebration....
A Tasting at Renowned Cult Producer Colgin Cellars
We were lucky enough to experience a tasting at Colgin Cellars - whose 4000 case production is particularly sought after in the world. The Estate at Colgin Cellars The History Ann Colgin founded Colgin Cellars in 1992 after discovering her passion for wine during her time in London while working in the art auction world. Originally from Texas, Colgin’s background in art and fine wine significantly influenced her approach to winemaking, emphasizing craftsmanship, balance, and elegance....
Top Michelin-Star Restaurants in the U.S. for Wine Lovers
If you love fine dining and notable wine, these Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. offer the well-suited combination of precise cuisine and expertly curated wine lists.
An Afternoon Visit to Dominus Estate Winery
The Estate at Dominus The History The site that would eventually become Dominus Estate has a storied past that dates back to the 19th century, long before it gained international renown. Set in the heart of Napa Valley, this historic vineyard was part of one of the earliest wine-producing regions in California. The land was originally cultivated by George Yount, the first Euro-American settler in Napa, who planted the valley’s first grapevines in the 1830s. By the 1850s, the land...