A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more
Joey Bosa and fiancée Amanda Kassdikian are officially husband and wife. The free agent veteran defensive end and the model tied the knot at Stanly Ranch in Napa, Calif. on Saturday, as seen in social media posts. His mother, Cheryl Bosa, shared behind-the-scenes video on Instagram of the pair’s wine-filled wedding weekend. “Best day ever!” she … Read more
A powerful Napa Valley wine dynasty is over after the owner sold her sprawling vineyard to Chanel. The luxury retailer bought the Rudd Estate for an undisclosed amount as it expands its Rutherford’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand across the region. The estate, which was being run by Samantha Rudd after her winery … Read more
Cheers to that. A recent study published in the International Journal of Public Health found that moderate wine intake can be a boon for longevity and biological aging, or the age of our cells and organs. But before you open another bottle, there is a catch about overall wine consumption. A study recently found that … Read more
Your checked bag may cost you, but your wine will fly for free. Southwest Airlines is launching a new “Sip and Ship” program that will allow flyers to check one case of wine for free. The new checking policy starts April 24 and will apply to customers traveling from wine country. “Southwest’s new Sip and … Read more
Bubbles without the troubles? A new, dealcoholized champagne boasts the craft and taste of the elevated sparkler — without the harmful effects of alcohol. Oddbird, which exclusively produces non-alcoholic wines, recently released C, an alcohol-removed sparkling cuvée made in the tradition of champagne with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes — a blend that is … Read more
Cheers … to your wealth. Last weekend, a single bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti sold for a jaw-dropping $812,500 at the annual La Paulée auction for Acker, the world’s largest fine wine auction house and America’s oldest wine merchant, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. According to Forbes, this sale broke the former world … Read more
Not all booze is created equal — and for wine lovers, that could be good news. Across the country, Americans are cutting back on alcohol, with surveys showing most adults now believe even a drink or two a day can be bad for your health. But new research suggests the story isn’t so simple, suggesting … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. KALEO is embracing the popular “2016” social media trend. This summer, the stomp and clap Icelandic rockers are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their 2016 album “A/B” with their ‘Way … Read more
Forget French Laundry, Napa Valley has a new hotspot — and it isn’t even a trendy restaurant. The latest dining craze in California wine country is the Yountville home of chef Sarah Heller and her husband, master sommelier Jason Heller. The gourmet couple hosts an intimate, five-course meal for 12 guests roughly twice a month, … Read more
Wine makers are pulling the cork on California. Another giant in the world-famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff, making it the fourth since the start of 2026. Jackson Family wines has stopped production at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma’s Carneros region, laying off more than a dozen employees, according to … Read more
You might have an opened bottle of wine from a recent celebration and wonder, “Is this still good?” Wine that’s been open for too long may not make you sick — but it won’t taste the way it was intended, according to the “Wine Country” blog. Leaving wine open for too long can strip its brightness, dull its … Read more
It’s a real pagne in the wallet. Add New Year’s Eve toasts to the list of activities that are extortionately pricey in New York. Gotham has been ranked the second most expensive place in the world to sip Champagne, according to a sparkly new survey by luxe chauffeur company Blacklane. An average glass of bubbly … Read more
There are restaurants with communal tables. And then there’s Canada. Now through February, our neighbors to the north are not only willing to break bread with Americans, they’re welcoming us into their dining rooms for a home-cooked meal. The catch? There isn’t one, unless salmon is served. “We’re excited to offer guests a true taste … Read more
Say buongiorno to a new life. If you’ve ever dreamt of spending your days drinking wine, snacking on cheese and relaxing under the Tuscan sun, you can get paid to do so. One small Tuscan town is offering cash to potential residents willing to relocate there. Radicondoli, a small medieval town in the hills of … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to invite loved ones to gather for long meals and festive drinks. From gooey chocolate cookies to gilded creepy-crawlies, this baker’s … Read more
With the holidays around the corner, half of Americans have already mapped out their conversation survival “game plan” (50%). A new survey of 2,000 adults 21 and older found that while some are finding solace in wine, others are finding the kids’ table more appealing than ever (47%), especially millennials (62%). The survey explored how … Read more
F&F Fine Wines International Inc., a U.S.-based importer and distributor of premium wines, recalled more than 900,000 bottles of Kirkland prosecco after Costco warned customers that unopened bottles could spontaneously shatter. The recall involves certain glass bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, which “can break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard,” according to the Consumer Product … Read more
Despite recent reports suggesting a decline in alcohol consumption among young Americans, new findings reveal a different trend: Over three-quarters plan to drink the same amount or more this holiday season, challenging assumptions about shifting habits. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21–44, which found that 77% expect to drink the same … Read more
The wine business is in trouble due to reduced demand and changing tastes. You’d therefore think that restaurants, which need to sell lots of vino to stay in business, would go the extra mile to see that ordering the stuff is easy and without subjecting us to political proselytizing. You’d be wrong. These days, restaurant wine service isn’t haughty — … Read more