Wine

  • Top Bordeaux Winemakers Stand Trial For Rigging Grand Cru Rankings

    Hubert de Boüard, owner of Château Angélus, and Philippe Castéja, owner of Château Trotte Vieille, are currently standing trial for allegedly rigging entry to the Saint Emilion classification system and their rankings within it. The…

  • Royal Tokaji Says 2017 Is One Of Its Greatest Vintages

    Royal Tokaji is hailing its 2017 Aszú wines as one of the best vintages in the history of the brand. The Hungarian company says it’s on par with 1993, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2008. Royal…

  • Cabernet Franc Is The Wine Of The Moment

    A significant component of some of the world’s top wines, including Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc is currently having a moment in the sun, and it more than deserves it. From France and Italy to California,…

  • Angelina Jolie Attempted To Cut Brad Pitt Out Of $164 Million Miraval Sale

    Angelina Jolie allegedly tried to cut ex-husband Brad Pitt out of a deal involving the sale of Château Miraval in Provence, according to court papers filed in Luxembourg this week. As reported by Page Six,…

  • The Best Value Pinot Noirs, According To Wine Searcher

    Good value Pinot Noirs are a plenty these days, but the best are coming from the Western Hemisphere, according to a recent article from Wine Searcher. California, Chile, and New Zealand are responsible for the…

  • Italy’s Alto Adige Is Making Cabernet Sauvignon That Rivals Bordeaux

    Due to rising temperatures caused by climate change, winermakers in Italy’s Alto Adige region are planting more Bordeaux varietals. Previously, the iconic French region’s trio of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon had struggled to…

  • Portland Trail Blazers Star CJ McCollum Buys Oregon Vineyard Property

    Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum has purchased a 318-acre property in Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton to develop his Heritage 91 wine brand. The purchase price and identity of the seller were not disclosed. The NBA…

  • Just The Tipsy Unveils Penis-Shaped Wine Bottle For All Your Champenis Desires

    Looking for the perfect bottle to fit your innuendo-infused bachelorette weekend? Just the Tipsy may be the wine for you. The new offering is a sparkling rosé sold in a penish-shaped bottle. If you’re wondering…

  • Delevingne Sisters’ Della Vite Launches In The US

    Cara, Poppy and Chloe Delevingne have launched their vegan-friendly Della Vite Prosecco brand in the United States in time for New York Fashion Week. The brand currently makes two expressions, Della Vite Prosecco Treviso DOC…

  • The Best Value Chardonnays In The World 2021

    Despite being the world’s most-popular white wine grapes, Chardonnay is managing to offer people some pretty good value recently. As it turns out, the globally planted French varietal can value alongside quality. When it comes…