Stephen and Jeany Cronk are trying to be diplomatic about how they feel when people put ice in rosé. ‘If you like to drink it that way, you totally should,’ says Jeany. ‘We don’t believe in telling people what to do. They should just have a nice time with wine.’ So far, so tactful. Stephen,…
KENTUCKY PRIMARY ELECTIONS 2026 U.S. Senate | 3rd Congressional District | 4th Congressional District | 6th Congressional District | Kentucky Senate | Kentucky House | Louisville Mayor | Louisville Metro Council | Jefferson County Attorney | Jefferson County Sheriff | Jefferson County Clerk A dozen candidates have filed to run for the open seat incumbent…
On screen direct from Italy, I had the most delightful conversation with Lucia Minoggio, General Manager at Vignamaggio. Having been sent six wines (as samples) for tasting and review, it was a joy to learn more about the 400 hectare estate (of which 65 hectares are under vine) located halfway between Florence and Siena in…
From the savanna to the Cape Winelands, South Africa offers a grounded approach to wellbeing. Here, wellness extends beyond the spa, shaped by time outdoors, varied landscapes, and a slower daily rhythm. For your next mindful escape – whether with friends looking to get off grid in a vineyard setting or a family reunion discovering…
The idea of the “worst” state to live and work in always starts arguments, and that is fair. People want different things from a place. Some people care about job growth first. Others care about healthcare, schools, roads, housing costs, public safety, or whether a state makes everyday life feel manageable. Still, broad rankings do…
Make the trip to Gordonsville and you might stay forever. If your idea of a small town Virginia getaway includes mountain views, antique shopping, wine tasting, and a bit of history on the side, set your sights for Gordonsville. Situated in the heart of the Commonwealth, just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and an easy drive…
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona used data from ~800,000 wells and machine learning to create the most comprehensive estimate yet of U.S. groundwater depth. The 2026 Slow Wine Guide USA has launched, analyzing Avaline’s success as an organic brand at scale. Paper bottle company Frugalpac releases the Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine…
English wine is crushing it right now. There are currently more than 1,100 vineyards and 238 working wineries across England and Wales. And get this, we’re producing over 16 million bottles of wine a year. That’s a drop in the pond compared to Champagne’s 300 million, but still. Wind back the clock 10 years, and…
COLCHESTER, Vt.—The financial troubles at St. Michael’s College hit home for biology professor Declan McCabe when he noticed Buckthorn shrubs encroaching on walking trails near the house of the campus president. Enrollment declines opened the door to maintenance staff layoffs, giving the invasive shrub the upper hand. McCabe—a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done Irishman—taught his students to identify…
Today’s guest is Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Calif.), a self-styled “progressive capitalist” who represents such major Silicon Valley cities as San Jose, Santa Clara, and Cupertino in Congress but who also supported the independent Vermont socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders for president. He has shown an increasingly rare willingness to work across the aisle, cosponsored with the…