Wine O’ Meter: Weekly Wine News

A Miami wedding goes viral after a red wine disaster, Australia tries to win back China’s wine market, and Texas flexes with a $200K Bordeaux at auction. Plus: Reddy Vineyards lands in Fredericksburg, we unpack why Old World wine labels still intimidate the hell out of people, and Chris officially enters his cruise era. In our Summer Bottle Chills segment, we spotlight hot-weather wines that can actually handle the heat: La Caña Albariño, Gavi di Gavi, Apremont, and a chilled Gamay you’ll want

This week on Wine O’ Meter Weekly Wine News, Amy and Chris pour through a wild flight of stories: Gen Z’s shifting drinking habits, Napa’s AI-fueled fight against climate chaos, and rats that might just out-sniff your favorite sommelier. Plus, Target launches wine in paper bottles, bees prove they’re vineyard MVPs, and some unsettling “forever chemicals” sneak into your European vino. We’ve also got wine pairings for Cinco de Mayo, a wild whiskey label dispute, and the vinegar hack that might ju

Constellation sheds some grocery store weight, Stone Cold Steve Austin goes soft (for Cab), and Josh Cellars reminds us that backseat hustle can turn into wine aisle dominance. Plus: tariff drama, chilled reds, and ice cream pairings you didn’t ask for—but might secretly love.

Amy’s sleep-deprived from late-night wine tastings. Chris went on a hayride wine date in Texas. Together they dig into James Laube’s legacy, Opus One’s bold new era, and the surprising rise of Texas wine. Plus: weird drinks (bone marrow beer?!), Suckling’s Texas scores, and Burgundy bottles so rare you’ll need a trust fund to taste them. ✍️ Episode References Opus One https://www.opusonewinery.com Jeana Janik, Wine Director at Copine, Seattle https://ratemypair.substack.com/ Digital Nomad Bo

Trump Tariffs are driving up wine prices, BYOB etiquette decoded, and the internet debates ‘wine walks’ with babies. Plus, top white wines under $10 and the best wines for outdoor gatherings.

AI is taking over vineyards, organic wine is booming, and Trump’s tariffs could shake up Champagne prices. Amy & Chris break it all down, plus Santa Barbara’s women winemakers, TikTok’s wine trends, and the best wine for a breakup. Pop a bottle and tune in!