Ten Holiday Buying Trends to Watch in 2020
Experts weigh in on what consumer behavior—from gifting to Champagne sales and ecommerce—to expect in this anything-but-normal season
Jancis Robinson on Why Americans Lead on Sustainability
According to the British wine author and critic, it’s U.S. producers—not European—who are truly progressive when it comes to sustainable viticulture
All Japanese Whiskies Are Not Created Equal
Faced with an influx of new brands, many from dubious sources, distillers push for transparency within their elusive category
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This advertising content was produced in collaboration with SevenFifty and our partner, wine2wine. On November 23 and 24, the wine2wine business forum will take place for the first time in an all-digital version. The two days of the event will see over 50 online sessions and more than 70 international speakers come together in this … Continued
Portland’s Alfredo Climaco Reinvents the Walk-Up Cocktail Window
Featuring Latin flavors, salsa dancing, and an iconic piña colada, Tropicale celebrates its founder’s Mexican heritage
The New Conversation About White Wine and Tannins
More winemakers are using partial skin contact to create whites with firmer tannin structures and greater complexity
Leading Industry Women Share Insights—and Optimism
Takeaways from LDNY’s Next Big Bite and the Women in Wine Leadership Symposium
Drinks Pros Embrace Political Activism
As the presidential election nears, bartenders, winemakers, and hospitality workers use their skills and their platforms to mobilize like never before
How Winemakers Craft Clean Natural Wines
Why are some natural wines marked by volatile acidity, Brett, and mousiness, while others aren’t? Alex Russan investigates
Denver’s Kendra Anderson on Finding Success Through Escapist Negronis
How the innovative Bar Helix owner transformed from lounge to tropical-themed patio pop-up
Distillers Push to Define American Single Malt
With quality and terroir expression at an all-time high in the burgeoning category, producers continue to lobby for formal and consistent regulations
Terroir in Whisky? Proven, At Last
Mark Newton on Waterford’s groundbreaking—and controversial—whisky terroir project
The Zimbabwean Somm Reimagining South Africa’s Wine Industry
How Tinashe Nyamudoka is creating a new model for a Black-owned wine brand in a country fraught with inequality
The Rise of the Craft Canned Cocktail
How bartenders and craft distillers are revolutionizing the fast-growing RTD category with bar-quality cocktails in a can
When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19
After being temporarily robbed of career-essential senses, sommeliers and wine journalists reflect on how the experience changed them
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Ask a Pro: How to Build a Loire Valley A-List
Sommeliers and wine buyers explain why the Loire Valley is their go-to region for powering their wine programs
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Sommelier Luke Boland on Finding Clarity During the Pandemic
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
Christy Frank on Finding Success as a Retailer in a Changed Era
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
Krug’s Nicole Hakli on How She’s Riding Out the Pandemic
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
Ryan Totman on Managing Multiple Wine Bar Concepts
Corkbuzz’s corporate beverage manager shares his tips for running venues that also host trade tastings and educational events
Rebecca Flynn on the Transition from Beer to Wine
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
Paul Grieco Shares His Tips for Running a Wine Bar
The owner of Terroir in New York City discusses business management and offers advice for aspiring somms
Sabra Lewis Takes the Supertasters Challenge
Watch as this New York City sommelier tastes a mystery white wine in our Supertasters series
James Sligh Takes the Supertasters Challenge
The Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels sommelier blind-tastes a rosé in our Supertasters series
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The wine director of Atomix NYC blind-tastes a mystery white wine—and offers his guess
Jordan Salcito on Parlaying a Somm Career into Other Avenues
The entrepreneur discusses the business strategies that enable her to manage two operations while directing special projects at Momofuku
Dustin Wilson on Taking Risks and Growing a Bicoastal Retail Operation
The Master Somm shares tips on building a brand, hiring staff, and coordinating product across state lines
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Why the Alcohol-Free Category Is Thriving
Many assumed the pandemic would end the sober-curious movement. They were wrong