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This Week Uncorked Episode 43 - A Toast to Trade Imbalance & €16.8 Billion in Wine

Release Date: 05/12/2025

This Week Uncorked Episode 47 - Government Staff Cuts Leave AI in Charge of Your Wine Labels

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This week, we explore how government staff cuts could put AI in charge of wine labeling, Bernard Arnault’s defiance of investment freezes in the US, and the debate over pairing wine and ice cream. Plus, we’re featuring Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery in Oregon, the 2014 Meteor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Perseid, and Martini’s Seafood House in Fredericksburg, Texas. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all the...

This Week Uncorked Episode 46 - Texas Wine Tourism Grows and Locals Sound the Alarm

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In this episode, we discuss Texas wine country faces boozy challenges as tourism booms, the global wine industry finds hope in a bottoming-out market, and America’s wine industry reveals jaw-dropping economic impacts. This week we feature the Crush Pad Wine Bar in Las Vegas, NV, the 2016 Ferretti Brunello di Montalcino, and Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg, TX. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all the stories discussed on...

This Week Uncorked Episode 45 - Private Equity Pours Into California Wine Country

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In this episode, we discuss how private equity is flowing into California wineries, Japan’s Asahi CEO blames digital entertainment — not health fears — for declining alcohol sales, and New Jersey blocks a bill that would have helped winery events. This week’s highlights include Montemar Winery in Lompoc, the 2022 Laguna Canyon Due Viti TWO-POINT-O Reserve, and The Cave restaurant inside Ventura Wine Co. in Ventura, CA. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ...

This Week Uncorked Episode 44 - Bordeaux Wine Prices Plunge to 20-Year Low

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Bordeaux wine prices hit a 20-year low, U.S. Cabernet drinkers shift to lower-cost bottles, and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc sales begin to slip after years of growth. This week we feature The Wine Cellar at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, the 2017 Giorgio Sandrone Barolo del Comune di La Morra DOCG, and VooDoo Steak with its impressive view and uneven ambiance. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all the stories discussed on...

This Week Uncorked Episode 43 - A Toast to Trade Imbalance & €16.8 Billion in Wine

This Week Uncorked

In this episode, we discuss the California grape growers face stiff foreign competition, the EU has the most to lose in U.S. wine tariff talks, and experts weigh in on Napa’s uncertain economic future. This week’s featured winery is Tobin James Cellars in Paso Robles, with the 2023 GlassMen Wines Sonoma County Pinot Noir as our wine of the week, and Don Vito’s in Las Vegas as the restaurant spotlight. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ 📄 ...

This Week Uncorked Episode 42 -Napa’s Most Searched Wines Are as Predictable as They Are Pricey

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In today's episode, we discuss Napa’s most searched wines show little surprise, white wine may protect your heart, and Ecluse Winery in Paso welcomes new owners. This week’s featured winery is Stags’ Leap Winery, along with the bold 2022 Cooperativa del Cadalso, Vinos de Madrid, Granito Cadalso Garnacha. Our restaurant spotlight takes us to Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen in Lake Tahoe for an unexpectedly excellent fine dining experience. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of...

This Week Uncorked Episode 41 - Robert Mondavi's Brand Struggles to Stay Premium

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Wine industry icon Robert Mondavi's brand takes a major hit, global wine sales sink to a 60-year low, and Silver Oak hires a surprise new CEO to shake things up. This episode features Gandona Estate, a stunning Napa winery, along with the story of Anton Van De Plas and a review of the 2021 Domaine De Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé De Graves. We wrap it all up with our restaurant spotlight on Prime 141, a local gem tucked away in Southern Highlands, Las Vegas. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ 👉 ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ...

This Week Uncorked Episode 40 -California Wine Sales Go Flat While Cocktails Pop Off

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California wine sales hit a 30-year low while canned cocktails boom, and Château de Beaucastel unveils a €12M sustainable cellar renovation. Featured this week: Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles with their 2019 Bianchi Reserve Bdx Red Cuvée and 2018 Bianchi Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc, plus an unforgettable chef’s table at Somm’s Kitchen. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ 👉 ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Buy It Now: ♦️ 📄 SHOW...

This Week Uncorked ep39 - Trump’s Tariffs Shake the Wine World Again

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Tariff threats dominate the wine world this week as Trump’s 90-day delay creates confusion, Wine Searcher lists winners and losers, and Canada’s ban on U.S. alcohol slams exports. We feature Joseph Phelps Vineyards, their flagship Insignia and standard Cabernet, and a spotlight on Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile—plus a review of fine dining at Le Cirque in Las Vegas. It's a premium week all around, but don’t miss our wine of the week pick: a critically acclaimed 2021 Cab that lives up to the Wine Spectator hype. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ 👉 ♦️ ...

This Week Uncorked Episode 38 - Catena Says "No Thanks" Ireland Over Cancer Warning Labels

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Argentina’s Catena Winery boycotts Ireland over cancer warning labels, Queretaro becomes Mexico’s first IGP wine region, and 11 sommeliers reveal their go-to wine glasses at home. We highlight Chateau Domecq and its Nebbiolo Reserva, the $20 table wine you’ll find all over Mexico, and Las Strega in Summerlin, NV with standout pastas and a thoughtful wine list. Wine News Round-Up: ♦️ ♦️ ♦️ 👉 ♦️ ♦️ Wine & Winery of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: ♦️ ♦️ 📄 SHOW NOTES 📄 Read all...

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Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Congress Resists Biden Liquor Guidelines

♦️ The Plight of California’s Grape Growers

♦️ Find Restaurant Corkage Fees on Cork & Journey

♦️ Wine Accounts for Over Half of EU Alcohol Exports

♦️ Uncertainty Makes for a Gloomy Economic Road Ahead, Yet there's Still Economic Development Opportunity for Napa

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Tobin James Cellars in Paso Robles, CA

♦️ 2023 GlassMen Wines Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Don Vito's in Las Vegas, NV