In this week's episode, we discuss Direct-to-Consumer wine laws are changing in three states, the average DTC bottle price has soared to $52, and blind tasting is now dominating online wine education. This week's featured picks include Villa a Sesta in Chianti Classico, the 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Potente in Houston, Texas.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Three States Revamp Their DtC Wine Shipping Laws

♦️ Alma Rosa Winery Winemaker Samra Morris Named 2025 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Nominee

♦️ Average DTC bottle price soars to $52 in the US

♦️ How Did Blind Tasting Become the Internet's Favorite Way to Learn About Wine?

♦️ The Best Kid-Friendly Wineries In Napa And Sonoma

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Villa a Sesta: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy

♦️ 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Potente in Houston, TX

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