The more you know... Philipponnat

Eric Asimov The New York Times Thanks for shining light on 2 of Spain's best kept wine secrets: valdespinosherry & Olivares (pic is of latter's own-rooted old vine Monastrell)

Malmsey: softening long distance travel since the 18th century... for the adventurer inside each of us and as important as a toothbrush, rain jacket or bathing suit on any journey ranging from New York to Nepal to Napa. Thanks Vino Volo for the great post-security option.

and (less positively) that secondary market prices will approach Rougeard Breze!

Mannie's letter about why we all should be very worried about wine tarrifs & how you can help: bit.ly/FightTariffs

The proposed 100% #tariffs on European #wine are going to be a disaster for US-based importers and wholesalers (and restaurants, and stores, and consumers) if they go through. Here's my commentary on our site: foodandwine.com/news/wine-tari…

How do Italian/French/Spanish restaurants thrive when there is a effective prohibition on their beverage program? postandcourier.com/blog/raskin_ar…

Can fake news have infiltrated the wine world? see: goo.gl/5W15fF and goo.gl/JFGe8e #ClosRougeard #YouDecide

@CaraPatricia La Revue du vin de France says iconic estate Clos Rougeard has been sold. Another news site says the report is erroneous.

Our source on the ground says "sold" @dpolaner says "no" leviopenswine says he bought it. Decanter not so sure. Mystère et boule de gomme! x.com/RareWineCo/sta…

Whether you call it Tradition, Initiale, or Initial, a tasting of disgorgements from 13 base… instagram.com/p/BPYwP4UAGsD/

Thanks to sam mogannam Bi-Rite Creamery and the whole 18 Reasons crew. It was a true pleasure to… instagram.com/p/BQFNDccAeCS/

The proper way to celebrate a Grammy (or two) by Sarah Jarosz cc:edgrapenutzimm instagram.com/p/BQoJ7KXjKPD/

We rate this photo 100 points. @ Acquerello instagram.com/p/BRHmo_FDtxb/

peinbund: Prepare for warp speed. Engage when ready.. @ The Morris instagram.com/p/BRo75YKjVgk/

leviopenswine We majorly agree x.com/leviopenswine/…

Few tears are shed when a cork drops in and there is "work" to be done. instagram.com/p/BTaKohNhemg/

Only a few spots remain for the 1990 dinner cutbeverlyhills Weds the 21st with RWCs Anthony… instagram.com/p/BfJm9oWD9dD/