Kevin Day’s Latest Stories from the Wine World
Kevin Day (USA), a Wine Travel Awards nominee and winner of the 2025–2026 edition in the Author of the Year category, under Wine & Food Influencer, continues to bring the character and diversity of the world’s wine regions into focus through his writing.
A wine writer, photographer and wine travel specialist, Kevin Day is the founder and editor of Opening a Bottle, an independent publication dedicated to exploring the people, places and ideas shaping the world of wine. His work combines an in-depth interest in regional wine identities with a keen appreciation of the producers, indigenous grape varieties and local traditions that define them. With a particular focus on Italy and France, he approaches wine through the wider context of landscape, culture and place.
Among his most recent articles are several features offering fresh perspectives on established and emerging wine territories:
- 5 Montefalco Winemakers to Pay Attention To (22 October 2026) – a closer look at five producers from Montefalco, Umbria, highlighting the people and approaches contributing to the region’s wine identity.
- The Future of Umbrian Wine Is Not Red (20 October 2026) – an exploration of the growing significance and potential of Umbria’s white wines, including the distinctive Trebbiano Spoletino grape.
- The Mâconnais Warrants Your Attention (20 September 2026) – a feature on the Mâconnais, examining the region’s evolving wine landscape and the qualities that make it increasingly worthy of attention.
Together, these articles reflect Day’s editorial approach: looking beyond familiar appellations to uncover the distinctive character of wine regions, the work of their producers and the cultural context that gives their wines meaning.
Discover more of Kevin Day’s work on Opening a Bottle and follow his latest stories through his author profile.
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