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Running Through Terroir: Napa Valley’s First Wine Marathon Redefines Experiential Wine Tourism and Wellness Travel

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On May 9, 2026, Napa Valley will inaugurate a new chapter in destination-based wine tourism with the launch of the Wine Marathon – Napa Edition, a curated half-marathon experience designed to integrate physical endurance, viticultural heritage, and immersive place-making. Limited to 1,000 participants, this point-to-point race will extend from Quintessa Winery to the historic town […]

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Assouline Releases Wine & Travel United States of America – A Strategic Lens on American Wine Tourism and Cultural Branding

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I’m thrilled to receive a copy of Assouline’s Wine & Travel United States of America – fresh off the press! With a quick overview, this latest publication from Assouline offers a timely exploration of the American wine industry through the dual lenses of culture and tourism. Authored by Enrico Bernardo, World’s Best Sommelier (2004), the

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USA Today Recognizes Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery as America’s Leading Destination for Wine Tours and Tastings

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For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region has been named the Best Winery Tour in the United States by the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition underscores the winery’s enduring role in advancing American viticulture and wine tourism through innovation, history, and experiential

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The Opus One Experience: Napa’s Crown Jewel of Wine Tasting

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History and Vision The story of Opus One is not simply that of a winery; it is the embodiment of a groundbreaking partnership that transformed American winemaking. Conceived in 1978 and officially founded in 1980, Opus One was born from the visionary alliance between two legendary figures: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild

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Stags’ Leap partners with Cirque du Soleil

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Stags’ Leap Winery, one of the oldest and most storied wineries in Napa Valley, and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, a world leader in artistic entertainment, announced last week an exclusive partnership that will see Stags’ Leap Winery featured at Cirque du Soleil’s United States Big Top Shows for one year beginning next month. The

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North America’s Six Top Wine Regions for a Cycling Getaway

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For wine lovers who love the outdoors, combining the enjoyment of wine tasting with leisurely cycling through some of North America’s most picturesque vineyard regions offers a unique and wonderful experience. Wine regions like Napa Valley, the Finger Lakes, and Niagara are not only renowned for their exquisite wines, but they also feature some of

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PGWA Creates Custom AVA Wine Maps Using Google Maps

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The Petaluma Gap Wine Growers Alliance (PGWA) has been working with an illustrator to develop a more intricate digital and printable AVA map. While this project in progress, the Alliance wanted something temporary on the website and quickly created a custom and free AVA map using Google My Maps. Here are the steps to follow in creating

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Old World Wines Gaining Share Across US On-Premise

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CGA by NIQ’s latest On-Premise Measurement Research explores the share of total wine, with a focus on domestic white and red wine categories across the US, to highlight the opportunities for suppliers as old-world wines continue to gain share. Using insights from the latest 52-week period of CGA’s OPM data to 12/31/2022, it is apparent

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US [on-premise] Wine Sales Total $14.8 Billion

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Wine sales in the US on-premise sector totaled $14.8 billion in the 52 weeks ended October 8, 2022 according to CGA Strategy by NielsenIQ. Latest data from the market research firm CGA Strategy reflects a 22% increase over the same period in 2021, but growth is slowing as the on-premise market recovery continues. Sparkling wine

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September is “California Wine Month” – here’s how you can celebrate!

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September is “California Wine Month” this is the time to celebrate the annual harvest and raise a glass to their vibrant wine community. California’s wine industry has played a vital role in the state’s culture and economy for over 250 years. California makes up 81% of wine production in the United States and 95% of

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Wines of USA

Running Through Terroir: Napa Valley’s First Wine Marathon Redefines Experiential Wine Tourism and Wellness Travel

Assouline Releases Wine & Travel United States of America – A Strategic Lens on American Wine Tourism and Cultural Branding

USA Today Recognizes Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery as America’s Leading Destination for Wine Tours and Tastings

The Opus One Experience: Napa’s Crown Jewel of Wine Tasting

Stags’ Leap partners with Cirque du Soleil

North America’s Six Top Wine Regions for a Cycling Getaway

PGWA Creates Custom AVA Wine Maps Using Google Maps

Old World Wines Gaining Share Across US On-Premise

US [on-premise] Wine Sales Total $14.8 Billion

September is “California Wine Month” – here’s how you can celebrate!

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