Wine news, August 2026
15 wine trade headlines from 3 publications, August 2026. Each links to the publication that wrote it.
1 Wine Dude
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The Start of Something (Thoughts on Oltrepò Pavese Classese, and La Genisia Recent Releases)
1 Wine Dude · 26 August 2026
““There’s something happenin’ here…” The “here” in this case is Oltrepò Pavese, in Lombardy’s western edge, in northern Italy. It happens to sit right on…”
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The Relocation of 1WineDude HQ
1 Wine Dude · 19 August 2026
“As I type this, I’m alone in a (relatively) large house west of Philadelphia. It’s my house, and it’s mostly empty, and getting emptier and…”
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Nary a Beat Skipped (Merry Edwards 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir)
1 Wine Dude · 11 August 2026“The 2022 harvest marked the 25th anniversary of when celebrated Sonoma winemaker Merry Edwards founded her eponymous brand. To mark the occasion, Merry Edwards (the…”
Dame Wine
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Award-Winning Rising Wine Star Making Spectacular Wines Using Ancient Ways
Dame Wine · 25 August 2026
“The blast of music vibrating across her back was like a sudden electric pulse, forcing her to turn around to see a boxy corporate building…”
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The Italian Red Wine That Is Capable Of Making Various Great Styles
Dame Wine · 18 August 2026
“It was an idyllic life for these vibrant, healthy women and men, whose golden skin radiated from being kissed by the Southern Italian sun as…”
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Tuscan Estate Produces Fresh, Elegant Wines Due To Proximity To The Sea
Dame Wine · 10 August 2026
“The constant electricity pulsing within the darkness, living among the shadows, heightened by flashes of colorful lights that sporadically lit corners of the hedonistic den…”
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Exciting Wine Made From Some Of The Oldest Carménère Vines In Chile
Dame Wine · 3 August 2026“Initially, it was observed that the shoot tips of the young leaves were atypical, being too orange. Then the shape of the leaves was utterly…”
Drink the Bottles
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Jack Daniel's Debuts American Single Malt Whiskey Nationwide
Drink the Bottles · 25 August 2026“Jack Daniel’s Debuts American Single Malt Whiskey Nationwide in Limited Annual Release Jack Daniel’s expands availability of 100% malted barley expression across the U.S. Lynchburg…”
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Bardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Limited Fall Releases
Drink the Bottles · 18 August 2026“Bardstown Bourbon Company Reveals 2026 Annual Releases: 2026 Discover & Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Bardstown, KY (August 18, 2026) - Bardstown Bourbon Company continues…”
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National Rum Day 2026: 7 Bottles Worth Exploring
Drink the Bottles · 16 August 2026“National Rum Day: A Journey Through the History, Styles & Flavors of Rum August 16 is National Rum Day. And while we certainly don't need…”
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Maryland Rye: A Look at the Sagamore Whiskey Core Collection
Drink the Bottles · 12 August 2026“Three Ryes, One Maryland Story: Exploring Sagamore Whiskey The history of Maryland rye, its remarkable comeback, and our tasting of Sagamore Whiskey’s Small Batch, Double…”
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #17 Tennessee Whiskey
Drink the Bottles · 11 August 2026“Distillery Series #17 - image from Jack Daniel Distillery When the Angel’s Share Becomes Part of the Story Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #17 is…”
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Sweet Kitty Single Barrel Bourbon from Good Times Bourbon
Drink the Bottles · 7 August 2026“When Creativity Meets Craftmanship There are bourbon producers that honor tradition, and then there are those willing to challenge it. Kentucky's Coxs Creek Distilling Company…”
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Old Elk Distillery 10-Year-Old Collection
Drink the Bottles · 5 August 2026“In May of 2025, Middle West Spirits completed their acquisition of the Old Elk brand. For sometime prior to that, we were struggling to see…”
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Celebrating National White Wine Day with Dry Creek Vineyard
Drink the Bottles · 4 August 2026“There are plenty of reasons to celebrate white wine. Dry Creek Vineyard gives us two particularly good ones. There are days when a glass of…”