CAPS Conference in Toronto (Canada): “The Future of Wine” Tackled Relevant Modern-day Wine Issues in front of a Packed House
On March 10, the “Future of Wine” conference organized by CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers), broached uncomfortable but very current issues facing the wine industry at a time of generalized difficulty for wine, in terms of its image among younger people and market sales. Keynote speakers included our Ian D’Agata, some of the best-known […]
Ian D’Agata Wine Academy in Toronto: Italy Meets Germany and Native Grapes, Two Masterclasses for the Ages
On Monday, March 9, Ian D’Agata guided two masterclasses on Italian and German wines in Toronto’s (Canada) beautiful Vintage Conservatory, a private wine club. The first masterclass, “Native Italian History in a Wine Glass: from North to South, Ian D’Agata Digs Deep in Specific Native Italian Wine Grapes and Wines” featured wines made with the […]
Ian D’Agata Wine Academy in New York City: Three Sensational Masterclasses Take a Bite out of the Big Apple
On Wednesday, March 4, the wines of over twenty Italian wineries were featured in New York City, at an all-day affair specifically targeting young sommeliers of the city’s many fine restaurants as well as other prominent wine professionals, including educators, communicators, and importers. From about ten in the morning to four in the afternoon, over […]
Pierre Trimbach, One of the World’s Greatest Winemakers, Passes Away at 69 Years of Age
Technical director of the Trimbach house in Ribeauvillé, Pierre Trimbach died in a road accident on January 31, 2026. He was one of Alsace’s, France’s, and the world’s best winemakers.
Ian D’Agata Wine Culture 2026 World Tour Mar-May
Wineries Join Here at: giulia.corino@iandagatawine.com
The IDWA Advanced 1 Course in Montalcino a Huge Success
Montalcino, November 17-20, 2025
The Golden Vines Hall of Fame Award: Ian D’Agata is the Only Wine Writer among the Top Five Nominees
In a stunning development, given the importance of the event, Ian D’Agata was named one of the top five nominees for the “Gerard Bassett Hall of Fame Award” at the Golden Vines gala, held in Miami this past November 8. The event, generally considered to be the “Oscars” of the wine world, saw over 800 of the […]
Ian D’Agata’s 100 Best Italian Wines 2025
by Ian D’Agata
Ian D’Agata Wine Culture in London: A Massive Success in London for Participating Italian and Chinese Wineries
On Monday November 10, London’s prestigious The Swan/The Globe venue, where Shakespeare’s plays were first shown to a general public centuries ago, was the site of a day of masterclasses, lasting from ten in the morning to three in the afternoon devoted to Italian and Chinese wines. The event was by invitation-only, and reserved for […]
Alsace Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Schlossberg Grand Cru
by Ian D’Agata
