Is grape stomping a thing of the past for Port?

Grapes for Port have traditionally been crushed by foot, but does that foot need to have a pulse? In Wine-Searcher, Kathleen Willcox reports on the Port producers transitioning to mechanical foot-treading machines.

In the Drop, Janice Williams rounds up the best Cyber Monday wine deals to hop on today.

Also in the Drop, Henry Jeffreys longs for carefree parties and the bad wine served at them.

Dave McIntyre highlights the best wine books of 2021 in the Washington Post.

In Wine Enthusiast, Sean P. Sullivan explores how wine auctions have evolved during the pandemic.

CNN reports on Burgundy’s catastrophic 2021 vintage, and the silver linings discovered at the Hospices de Beaune charity auction.

Meininger’s reports on the Hospices de Beaune auction and how this year’s sale seems to be representative of prospects for the 2021 vintage.

Jancis Robinson recommends a wide range of festive bubbly.

Antonio Galloni shares his notes on new Champagne releases in Vinous.