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Exploring the world of wine, from tasting notes and food pairings to vineyard profiles and industry news.

Ghost Corner 2024 Sémillon bottle receiving the SA Terroir Trophy for Top Wine at a prestigious award ceremony.
The Cellar & Vine

Ghost Corner Sémillon Wins 2024 SA Terroir Trophy for Top Wine

For the second year running, Ghost Corner Wines has claimed the SA Terroir Trophy for Top Wine, this time with its 2024 Sémillon.

Marco Alves· Aug 13· 3 min read
Juxtaposition of sun-scorched Italian vineyard and frost-covered vines, symbolizing the dual threats of heat and cold to global grape harvests.

Extreme weather accelerates Franciacorta's 2026 grape harvest to July 30

Marco Alves · Jul 30
An open bottle of red wine preserved with a vacuum pump, ready for cooking or enjoying later.

Creative Ways to Use Leftover Party Wine This Year

Marco Alves · Jun 15
A diverse spread of artisanal and innovative snacks, including colorful fruit leathers, gourmet chips, and unique dips, arranged invitingly on a table.

Bon Appétit editors reveal their top new snacks for 2026

Marco Alves · Jun 4
A dramatic depiction of the 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting, highlighting the surprise victory of a Napa Valley Chardonnay over French wines.

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

Marco Alves · May 26
Elegant wine cellar showcasing a collection of wine bottles stored on wooden racks, emphasizing the need for careful summer preservation.

Keep Your Wine Pristine With These Proper Summer Storage Tips

This summer, a single heatwave across the Mediterranean saw reports of significant spoilage in home cellars previously considered adequate, turning prized vintages into vinegar, according to the Europ

Marco Alves· May 25· 3 min
Overflowing barrels of red wine in an Italian vineyard during harvest, symbolizing a severe market glut and crisis.

Italy's Red Wine Glut Worsens with Early Harvest Amid Crisis

In Valpolicella, Italy, a staggering 172,280 quintals of grapes, representing 20% of total production, are currently stockpiled, signaling an unprecedented glut in the red wine market.

Marco Alves· Aug 29· 2 min