In this week's episode, we discuss how wild chimps may hold the key to our love of booze, Sonoma wineries are trying to attract younger drinkers by raising prices, and a quirky vineyard in Lodi with 50+ German grapes now has a waitlist. This week's featured picks include Panizzi Winery in San Gimignano, the rare 2021 San Felice Pugnitello Toscana IGT, and modern Japanese cuisine at Azumi in Houston.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Wild chimps consume the equivalent of two glasses of wine a day

♦️ Sonoma's Bold Idea to Woo Younger Wine Drinkers: Raise Prices

♦️ 'Everyone thought he was crazy': Now, this eccentric California vineyard has a waiting list

♦️ The 50 Greatest California Chardonnays of the 21st Century So Far

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Panizzi in San Gimignano, Italy

♦️ 2021 San Felice Pugnitello Toscana IGT

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Azumi in Houston, Texas

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