Love to Hate

Love to Hate

By Karen MacNeil July 10, 2026 Originally 3/18/2026 (A version of this piece originally appeared in Decanter magazine in May 2026.)   It takes a long time to become hated. First you have to become desired. Deeply desired. Such is the psychological paradox of...
Relighting Passion

Relighting Passion

Wine and America on the 250th Anniversary of the United States By Karen MacNeil June 30, 2026   The Statue of Liberty was crumbling. But in 1986, after five years and $250 million, the statue—an extraordinary gift from France—was “relit” in a thrilling nationwide...
Dangerously Old

Dangerously Old

By Karen MacNeil In this week’s wine news, nearly 50% of the stories from writers and critics were about age. Here are some headlines: Can X Wine Age? Tasting of B Reveals B Can Age! The Question of Ageability and C Wine This Ageworthy D Wine Has Genuine Longevity Is...

A. Must carry an ingredient and nutrition label

B. Must note that the wine is less than 0.5% alcohol

C. Must be made from actual wine grapes (not other fruits) and use the term “dealcoholized” or “alcohol-removed” wine

D. All of the above

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Percentage of wineries in the 2026 Digital Winery Report by the creative brand agency Transom that offered some kind of shipping discount to non-wine-club members, a very low percentage. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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