In this week's episode, we discuss the U.S. just exempted Portuguese cork from 15% tariffs, Congress pulled funding from an anti-alcohol panel aiming to tighten drinking guidelines, and Gen X is emerging as the wine industry's next big buyer. This week's spotlight features La Lama in Chianti Classico, the 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, and Xochi, a standout Oaxacan restaurant in Houston, TX.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Cork Exempt from U.S. Tariffs

♦️ US Anti-Alcohol Panel Deplatformed

♦️ Patient Gen X has Wine's Attention

♦️ What Happened to the Restaurant Bar?

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ La Lama: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy

♦️ 2022 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Xochi: Oaxacan Mexican Cuisine in Downtown Houston, TX

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