This Week's Vineyard News - August 29 2025

New releases, requests for harvest picking support and cabaret performances. Plus, which restaurant made it into Michelin's list of top 18 dining experiences?

Is Champagne’s Dress Code About To Fall Apart?

For two centuries, Champagne’s foil hat has gone from cover-up to marketing must-have, even making its way into EU law. This week, after two years of wrangling, the Comité finally dropped its resistance. English sparkling wine has had that freedom for months, but from what I’ve seen, most bottles are still buttoned up.