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3 days ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
If you are a Napa Valley wine enthusiast, Karen Cakebread is a name you’re likely to know. She began her wine journey in 1988 at Cakebread Cellars, where she spent 18 years leading global marketing, wine education, and corporate hospitality efforts for that winery. In 2008, she launched her own label — Ziata — named in honor of her mother, Mary Annunziata Webb.
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3 days ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
Founded in 2015 by former professional cyclist Anita Neveu, Domaine Anita has quickly become a force in Beaujolais. Based in Chénas, the estate spans 15 hectares across some of the region’s most prestigious crus, including Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon, Fleurie, and Chénas—as well as Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages. The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Cœur de Vigneronne is a bold reimagining of what Beaujolais can be—turning expectations on their head.
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3 days ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
Boschkloof “Epilogue” Syrah is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s finest red wines. Planted in 1996 by Jacques Borman—following his acclaimed tenure at La Motte in the 1980s and early 1990s — the “Epilogue” block has become iconic in Stellenbosch. The 2021 vintage is a showstopper — a complete table-slapper of a wine. It opens with a touch of carbonic lift, showcasing pristine Syrah purity and a mineral core that captures the aromatic herbage unique to Stellenbosch.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Jordan Brossi |Sarah Crossan |Miranda Franco
Looking Ahead: Reconciliation PackageNegotiationsThe U.S. Senate is in session for three days this week while theU.S. House of Representatives is in recess all week. Both chamberswill return for a week before breaking for the July 4 recess. Negotiations on the reconciliation bill continue, with a continuedaim for finalization and passage by July 4, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
jdsupra.com | Jordan Brossi |Sarah Crossan |Miranda Franco
The U.S. Senate is in session for three days this week while the U.S. House of Representatives is in recess all week. Both chambers will return for a week before breaking for the July 4 recess. Negotiations on the reconciliation bill continue, with a continued aim for finalization and passage by July 4, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
Often likened to Chardonnay for its structure and expressive nature, Encruzado is one of Portugal’s most compelling white grapes and is poised for international superstardom. The 2023 Taboadella Encruzado is a standout example—taut, focused, and beautifully composed. It offers layers of yellow apple, wildflower honey, and a hint of minerality, showcasing the grape’s elegance and depth. With vibrant fruit, firm structure, and a silky texture, this wine finishes with a satisfying, savory edge.
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1 week ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
If you are ready to refresh your wine lineup, Portugal is an excellent place to start—particularly for white wines, which have made impressive strides in recent years. A prime example is the 2023 Quinta Nova Mirabilis Branco, a wine that masterfully balances richness with vibrancy. It’s packed with ripe yellow fruit, lifted by bright citrus acidity, and accented by hints of spice and aromatic herbs. The wine is crafted from old vines, with Viosinho and Gouveio taking the lead.
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1 week ago | 
winereviewonline.com | Miranda Franco
Touriga Nacional has the ability to elevate a blend with remarkable depth and complexity. That’s exactly what shines through in this bold, perfumed red—a commanding expression of the Douro. Sourced from two parcels—Touriga Nacional (Parcela 29) and a centuries-old field blend (Parcela 21)—it opens with aromas of black cherry, tobacco, and spice, followed by a dense, layered palate of ripe black fruit, black pepper, and earthy undertones. Subtle oak influence adds depth and complexity.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | Miranda Franco
In a surprising move, the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices (HHS) announced it is reconstituting the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee onImmunization Practices (ACIP), removing all 17 current members andreplacing them ahead of the group's June 25-27, 2025, meeting. The committee was expected to address COVID-19 vaccine guidance andother immunization issues.
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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Miranda Franco
In a surprising move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is reconstituting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), removing all 17 current members and replacing them ahead of the group's June 25-27, 2025, meeting. The committee was expected to address COVID-19 vaccine guidance and other immunization issues.
