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A parched vineyard with shriveled grapes under intense sun, symbolizing the impact of climate change on wine regions and land use.
The Cellar & Vine

Emerging Wine Regions Face Land Use Crisis Amid Climate Adaptation Challenges

When temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, grapevines face a profound crisis, leading to shriveled berries, degraded color, and drastically reduced yields.

Marco Alves·June 29, 2026
An open bottle of red wine preserved with a vacuum pump, ready for cooking or enjoying later.
The Cellar & Vine

Creative Ways to Use Leftover Party Wine This Year

A simple vacuum pump and your refrigerator can extend the life of an open bottle of wine for weeks, transforming what was once considered waste into a versatile ingredient or another enjoyable glass.

Marco Alves·June 15, 2026
Expansive high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina, with the Andes mountains in the background during golden hour.
Travel & Taste

Mendoza's High-Altitude Wines: Exploring Optimal Elevations

Mendoza's vineyards, planted at elevations from 600 to 1,100 meters (1968 to 3609 feet) above sea level, define its world-renowned wines.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 7, 2026
A bottle of Aubert et Mathieu's BoogieWoogie blouge wine on a table in a vineyard, with a couple toasting in the background.
The Cellar & Vine

Aubert et Mathieu's Blouge Wine: A Summer Crush Success Story

Aubert et Mathieu's blouge wine, BoogieWoogie, sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to The Guardian and Bon Appetit .

Marco Alves·May 28, 2026
A dramatic depiction of the 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting, highlighting the surprise victory of a Napa Valley Chardonnay over French wines.
The Cellar & Vine

Judgement of Paris: 2026 marks 50th anniversary of wine upset

Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1976, a blind tasting in Paris saw a Chardonnay crafted by a Croatian immigrant from Napa Valley beat France's finest, forever changing the world of wine.

Marco Alves·May 26, 2026
Scenic view of a vineyard at sunset with a winery building in the background, representing the Berks County Wine Trail.
The Cellar & Vine

Berks County Wine Trail Features 11 Wineries

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, a cornerstone of the Berks County Wine Trail, produces over 75,000 gallons of wine annually.

Marco Alves·May 23, 2026
Split image showing a modern robotic harvester in a vineyard contrasted with a traditional vintner inspecting grapes, symbolizing the debate over EU vineyard automation.
The Cellar & Vine

EU vineyard automation adoption divides wine growers

Vintners across Europe are locked in a contentious debate: could automated harvesting, while efficient, irrevocably damage the delicate grapes that define their region's prized wines?

Marco Alves·May 15, 2026