This Week Uncorked

Wine industry icon Robert Mondavi's brand takes a major hit, global wine sales sink to a 60-year low, and Silver Oak hires a surprise new CEO to shake things up. This episode features Gandona Estate, a stunning Napa winery, along with the story of Anton Van De Plas and a review of the 2021 Domaine De Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé De Graves. We wrap it all up with our restaurant spotlight on Prime 141, a local gem tucked away in Southern Highlands, Las Vegas.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Robert Mondavi Wine's Long, Slow Decline

♦️ In The Red: Global Wine Sales Fall To Lowest Levels Since 1961

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♦️ Can Hollywood Please Get Wine Right?

♦️ Napa's Silver Oak winery names surprising new CEO

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Gandona Estate in St. Helena (NAPA), CA

♦️ Anton Van De Plas and The Gandona Winery Story: The Cork and Journey Interview

♦️ 2021 Domaine De Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé De Graves

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Prime 141 in Las Vegas, Nevada

♦️ Corkage Fee: $45 per Bottle/No Limit

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California wine sales hit a 30-year low while canned cocktails boom, and Château de Beaucastel unveils a €12M sustainable cellar renovation. Featured this week: Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles with their 2019 Bianchi Reserve Bdx Red Cuvée and 2018 Bianchi Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc, plus an unforgettable chef's table at Somm's Kitchen.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ There's Been A Historic Shift In What Californians Are Drinking

♦️ Château De Beaucastel Completes Radical €12m Cellar Project

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♦️ Penfolds Grange and La Chapelle Team Up for a Limited-Edition Wine Collaboration

♦️ Why Winemakers Are Trading Their Wood Vats for Glass Globes

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Bianchi Winery in Paso Robles, CA

♦️ 2019 Bianchi Reserve Bdx Red Cuvée

♦️ 2018 Bianchi Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Somm's Kitchen in Paso Robles, CA

♦️ Corkage Fee: No Outside Alcohol Allowed

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♦️ https://corkandjourney.com/april-21-2025-california-wine-sales-go-flat-while-cocktails-pop-off/

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Tariff threats dominate the wine world this week as Trump's 90-day delay creates confusion, Wine Searcher lists winners and losers, and Canada's ban on U.S. alcohol slams exports. We feature Joseph Phelps Vineyards, their flagship Insignia and standard Cabernet, and a spotlight on Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile—plus a review of fine dining at Le Cirque in Las Vegas.

It's a premium week all around, but don't miss our wine of the week pick: a critically acclaimed 2021 Cab that lives up to the Wine Spectator hype.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Tariff Winners and Losers in Wine and Spirits

♦️ The winemaking nations hit hardest by Trump tariffs

♦️ 50% off SOMM TV Monthly Subscription for One Year👉 https://bit.ly/somm_tv_50

♦️ Wine Institute Responds to Administration's Latest Trade Action and Ongoing Canadian Ban

♦️ The New Prohibitionists Are Hijacking Federal Dietary Guidelines

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️Joseph Phelps Vineyards in St Helena, CA

♦️ 2018 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia

♦️ 2021 Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Le Cirque in Las Vegas, Nevada

♦️ Corkage Fee: $50 a bottle/ 2 Bottle Max

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Argentina's Catena Winery boycotts Ireland over cancer warning labels, Queretaro becomes Mexico's first IGP wine region, and 11 sommeliers reveal their go-to wine glasses at home. We highlight Chateau Domecq and its Nebbiolo Reserva, the $20 table wine you'll find all over Mexico, and Las Strega in Summerlin, NV with standout pastas and a thoughtful wine list.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Why One of Argentina's Top Wine Producers Is Abandoning the Irish Market

♦️ Catena named The World's Most Admired Wine Brand 2025

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♦️ Querétaro is First Mexican State to Earn IGP for its Wines

♦️ We Asked 11 Sommeliers: What Glassware Do You Use at Home?

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ L.A. Cetto in Baja California, Mexico

♦️ 2018 LA Cetto Reserva Privada Nebbiolo

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ La Strega in Summerlin, Nevada

♦️ Corkage Fee: $25 Per Bottle / 2 Bottle Max

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Napa County's controversial stance on trade visits, Megan Zobeck's winemaking rise at Opus One, and the latest vineyard robotics all headline this week's top wine stories. We spotlight Emevé Wines in Valle de Guadalupe, taste the 93-point Quixotic Cabernet Sauvignon from Madison Vineyards, and dine at Rivea in Las Vegas with stunning truffle pairings. Don't miss our Buy It Now pick — the $14 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge from Kermit Lynch that punches well above its price point.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ New Advancements in Autonomous and Robotic Vineyard Equipment Promote Efficiency, Environmental and Cost Benefits

♦️ The Come Over October Team Launches - Share & Pair Sundays

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♦️ Opus One Names New Director of Winemaking

♦️ 'It doesn't seem fair': Small Napa Wineries Fear Local Government Could Deal Another Blow To Their Survival

♦️ Millennials Are Entering Their Collecting Years — Will They Buy the Same Wines Boomers Did?

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Emevé Wines in Valle de Guadalupe, MX

♦️ Madison Vineyards Quixotic (NV) – Livermore Valley, CA

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Rivea in Las Vegas, NV

♦️ Corkage Fee: $50 a Bottle/ Limit 1 Bottle

Buy It Now:

♦️ 2023 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge

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In today's episode, we break down the potential impact of 200% tariffs on European wine imports, celebrate Halter Ranch achieving Regenerative Organic Certification, and spotlight Chile's rising status as a fine wine producer. This episode features Cabo Marcial Winery, their 2014 Petite Sirah, and the stunning Valle de Guadalupe restaurant, Deckman's en el Mogor. Plus, don't miss our new Buy It Now pick — a $19.99 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Trader Joe's that's punching way above its price point.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ The "Why Wine" Project

♦️ US Tariff Threat to European Wine

♦️ 50% off SOMM TV Monthly Subscription for One Year👉 https://bit.ly/somm_tv_50

♦️ Halter Ranch Estate Achieves Regenerative Organic Certified® Status and Celebrates 25 Years

♦️ Chile – now a fine-wine producer

♦️ AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Cava Maciel in Valle De Guadalupe, MX

♦️ 2014 Cava Maciel Petite Sirah, 'Perigeo'

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Deckman's en el Mogor in Valle De Guadalupe, MX

♦️ Corkage Not Allowed

Buy It Now:

♦️ Trader Joe's Jean XXII Reserve Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Constellation Brands might be exiting the wine business, Hoopes Winery scores a major legal victory, and a deep dive into why wine service is struggling right now. Plus, we feature Vintners Collective in Napa, a standout Syrah from Casta de Vinos, and the must-visit Italian gem, Della Santina's in Sonoma.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Napa County vs. Hoopes

♦️ Constellation Eyeing Exit from Wine Business

♦️ Here's How Trump's Tariffs Could Crush California Wineries

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♦️ Chianti Classico Still a Value Bet

♦️ Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesn't Have To)

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Vintner's Collective in Napa, CA

♦️ 2017 Casta de Vinos Casta Tinta Syrah

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Della Santina's in Sonoma, CA

♦️ Corkage: $25 Per Bottle/ No Limit

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Discover the best hotels, wineries, and restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's top wine region, perfect for a weekend getaway. This episode features top-rated stays like El Cielo, must-visit wineries including Monte Xanic, and incredible dining at Fauna and 'Emat.

Valle de Guadalupe Hotels:

♦️ El Cielo Resort

♦️ Hacienda Guadalupe

Valle de Guadalupe Wineries:

♦️ Casta de Vinos Winery

♦️ Monte Xanic Bodega Vinícola

♦️ Casa Magoni

♦️ Bodegas F. Rubio

♦️ Vinos Y Vinícolas: Wines and Wineries of Baja California, Mexico

Valle de Guadalupe Restaurants:

♦️ Fauna Restaurante

♦️ Emat Restaurant

♦️ Deckman's en el Mogor

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Moonstone Crossing Winery in Trinidad, CA

♦️ 2014 Moonstone Crossing Cabernet Franc

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Susanna's Restaurant in Rosarito Beach, Baja, MX

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In this week's episode, we discuss Napa County's legal battle with Hoopes Winery forces them to shut down their tasting room, Antinori expands further into California, and vandals destroy experimental vines in Italy. This episode also highlights Griffith Family Vineyards, their 2016 Halo Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Michelin-starred Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Napa winery must shut down tasting room after 6-year legal battle

♦️ Antinori buys Napa Valley's Arcadia Vineyard

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♦️ Vandals destroy experimental 'AET' vines in northern Italy

♦️ Why Is Everyone Trying to Make Eye Contact During Toasts?

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Trefethen Family Vineyards in Napa, CA

♦️ Trefethen Wines 2016 Halo Cabernet Sauvignon

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, NV

♦️ Corkage: $50 per bottle // Two Bottle Max or $100 for a Magnum // 1 Bottle Max

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The World Health Organization pushes for mandatory cancer warning labels on alcohol, Jancis Robinson critiques the 2021 Bordeaux vintage, and Wine Pair revisits Napa's most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon producers. This episode also features Foxen Vineyard, their Cabernet Franc, and the must-visit Momoyama in Fountain Valley, CA.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ W.H.O. Calls For Cancer Warnings Labels on Alcohol

♦️ The failure of the Surgeon General: Eliza Dumais on the irrelevance of warning labels

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♦️ Bordeaux to Head for, or Avoid

♦️ An Illustrated Timeline of Napa's Most Famous Cabs

♦️ Outlook & Trends: Beyond the Negative Headlines

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Foxen Vineyard & Winery in Santa Maria, CA

♦️ 2020 Foxen Cabernet Franc - $54

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Momoyama in Fountain Valley, CA

♦️ Corkage Fee is $35 Per Bottle / Max 2 / Can't be on the Winelist

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