At 35, Kevin Johnsen runs the numbers behind California’s 10th biggest wine maker—Fior di Sole—but he sees his real job as shaping how the company grows without losing sight of its roots. He joined as finance director in 2022, became CFO a year later, and added COO in 2025. His list of responsibilit
Collision Bend Brewing Co. is turning a regular night into a playful taste test, inviting guests to decide whether beer or wine better matches each dish. The event kicks off at 6 p. m. on Wednesday, March 25, in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank. A local wine expert and the brewery’s own brewmaster will
Pig farming in China is a big deal. It's a major part of the country's agriculture. But, just like any other farming, it faces challenges. One of the biggest is diseases. These illnesses can really mess up the productivity of pig farms. And guess what? The size of the farm matters too. Smaller farm
The Virginia Living Museum is set to host its 22nd annual Bacchus Wine and Food Festival on February 6th. This event is not just about indulging in fine wines and gourmet treats; it's a chance to support a good cause. The museum, a nonprofit organization, uses the proceeds from this festival to fund
Shade Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, is gearing up for a busy 2026. After a quiet January, the winery, which opened in 1999 but started planting grapes a decade earlier, has big plans. The 2025 harvest was a standout year for the winery. The warm, dry weather stressed the
Uganda's recent election has put the spotlight on the country's political landscape, highlighting a significant generational divide. The incumbent president, Yoweri Museveni, has secured another term, extending his rule to an impressive four decades. With 72% of the vote, Museveni's victory is unden
In the world of wine, tiny microbes are the unsung heroes. They play a big role in how wine tastes. But what makes these microbes choose one vineyard over another? A big study in Swiss vineyards tried to find out. Over three years, scientists collected samples from 95 different vineyards. They look
In a notable move, the Wine Service Cooperative in Napa Valley is changing its game plan. After nearly 20 years of handling direct-to-consumer wine shipments, they've decided to pass the baton to a third party. This shift comes as sales have been sluggish, and the cooperative aims to free up space a
The wine world has changed a lot since a few years ago. The days of quick profits and wild spending are over. Now, the market is more careful. People are buying wine to drink, not just to invest. Prices have dropped to match real demand. Both wine sellers and buyers had to adjust in 2025. Prices on
In New York, you can smoke weed almost anywhere, but buying a bottle of wine at the supermarket? That's a no-go. It's a bit confusing, right? The state is totally chill with marijuana use, but when it comes to wine, they're not having it. Meanwhile, 40 other states let people grab a bottle of wine w
