Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
Examining America’s Emerging Wine Regions
From the midwest to the southwest, winemakers are experimenting in new terroirs
Seeking a Signature Cocktail for Mezcal
A growing number of cocktail competitions are focused on bringing the agave spirit to the mainstream
People News
Vincent Chaperon to take the helm at Dom Pérignon Champagne in 2019
Michael Cheek to serve as interim head at Proximo Spirits
Professor Andrew Waterhouse named director of Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at the University of California, Davis
Sommelier Brock Mellinger to open Cana Wine & Cocktails in Wichita, Kansas
Mark Teasdale departs Proximo Spirits, joins Biggar and Leith
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Training Bartenders with a Hospitality Mind-set
Houston bar icon Bobby Heugel’s tips for developing a top-notch team
Patrick Cappiello Shifts From the Floor to Wine Brokering
While still consulting on beverage programs, the entrepreneurial somm builds a portfolio
Exploring New Frontiers in Brewing
Alternative yeasts and bacteria offer a novel flavor palette for boundary-pushing brewers
What Operators Need to Know About Music Rights
With fines up to $35,000 per song played, here are 5 tips to help you stay in the clear
48 Hours in Houston with Justin Vann
The city’s top places to eat and drink from the proprietor of Public Services Wine & Whisky
Moscato May Be Out, But Saracco is Still In
While sales of the sweet, sparkling wine slow to a dribble, Saracco Moscato defies the odds
Exploring the Potential for Hybrid Grapes in Cold Climates
The University of Minnesota is creating cold-hardy varieties for a small but growing northern wine scene
French Winemakers Are Flocking to South Africa–Here’s Why
More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors
Why Is DRC the World’s Most Coveted Wine?
Exploring the factors that make Domaine de la Romanée-Conti a one-of-a-kind phenomenon
Building a Wine Program That Helps Grow a Scene
At Mattie’s, the wine director Paula Rester is educating Austin, Texas, one glass at a time
A New American Vision for Fever-Tree
The British mixer brand sets the stage for growth with new products and a stateside team
5 Ways to Optimize Your Instagram Feed
Consistency, engagement, and authenticity will help set your brand up for success
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Wine Professionals Discuss Why Natural Corks Get Their Seal of Approval
Cork closures make wine taste better, sell better, and age better, somms and retailers say—here’s why
Regional Guides
Bourgogne
Languedoc
Cariñena
Roussillon
Bordeaux
Austria
Napa Valley
Ribera Del Duero
Piedmont
Rueda
Tuscany
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How to Become a Better Blind-Taster
Thomas Pastuszak goes for another round of the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge—and shares his tasting tactics
Blind-Tasting Tips from Candace Olsen
A second-career certified somm takes the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
Blind-Tasting Tips from Thomas Pastuszak
The Nomad wine director puts his blind-tasting superpowers to the test
Blind-Tasting Tips from Mollie Battenhouse, MW
The Jackson Family Wines education director accepts the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
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The Science of Winemaking Yeasts
Wine professionals discuss the impact of wild and commercial strains on fermentations