Episode 116 - Counterfeit Wine Could Be Hiding in Plain Sight

The U.S. wine market is projected to slip 3.5% in 2026, AI is already transforming how wine is made and authenticated, counterfeiters are fooling everyone from everyday drinkers to the world's top collectors, and Wales is bidding to create the world's first natural wine appellation.

Plus, we visit Telaya Wine Co. in Garden City, Idaho, taste their 2023 "250th Anniversary Liberty Red," stop by Meril at the M in Las Vegas for $25-per-bottle corkage with no limit, and feature Kevin Rathbun Steak in Atlanta with $30-per-bottle corkage and no limit.

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Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ U.S. Wine Market To Slip 3.5% In 2026

♦️ The AI Revolution Is Already Transforming Wine

♦️ Counterfeiters Fooled Even the World's Top Collectors

♦️ Wales Bids for World's First Natural Wine Appellation

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Telaya Wine Co. in Garden City, ID

♦️ Telaya Wine Co. "250th Anniversary Liberty Red" Red Blend 2023

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week: