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New restrictions on environmental marketing claims are putting terms like “natural” and “eco-friendly” under the microscope, prompting questions about what wineries can and can’t include on bottle labels
Even as consumer spending tightens, the holiday season is a critical time for restaurants and bars to generate wine revenue. Here’s how six sommeliers and beverage directors are prepping their cellars
With smart menu development, the right ingredients, and a thoughtful approach to education, operators are turning licensing restrictions into opportunities
As wineries increasingly rely on tastings, events, and other hospitality experiences to drive revenue, restrictive local zoning laws and costly legal battles are forcing producers to rethink how they operate
This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms
From labor-intensive cocktails to overpouring, small miscalculations can quickly erode beverage profits. Experts share how operators can better control costs while still offering value
From crisp, aromatic bottles to rich, umami-driven styles, buyers and beverage directors share the sakes they are most excited about
Hungary’s dry wines and native varieties have gained ground in the U.S., but the biggest challenges around visibility, availability, and distribution remain
A closer look inside smoke-stressed grapevines could unlock new ways to protect grapes and treat wine
A multidisciplinary meeting of the minds hosted by Planeta gave rise to a set of guidelines to frame wine as a contemporary story, rooted in principles that have long been part of Planeta’s ethos
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products is set to go into effect in December. Will it wipe out a $1.1 billion industry?
Just arrived to the U.S. market, the 46% ABV expression calls back to one of Jameson’s very first recipes
From Minnesota to New Jersey, seven proposed AVAs aim to distinguish emerging regions by climate, soils, and grape varieties
From dedicated charters to custom bottlings, wineries are leveraging cruise partnerships to capture engaged audiences and drive long-term sales
The newest Master Sommeliers share the strategies that helped them prepare for—and ultimately pass—one of the wine industry’s most difficult tests
The Italian wine trade event makes its New York City debut October 26 and 27, bringing 300 exhibitors and 2,500 wines to Pier 36
While Germany is well known for its Rieslings, the country produces a diverse range of high-quality wines, from elegant Pinot Noirs to delicious Silvaners and sensational sparkling wines
Watch as the Vom Boden sales manager blind tastes a German wine and shares how he came to be an advocate for the country’s wines
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
Watch this Washington, D.C., sommelier and restaurateur blind-taste a mystery white wine
Watch as the Slik Wines founder blind-tastes a German wine and discusses what makes this winemaking country unique
Watch as these five buyers and sommeliers highlight the range of Spain’s iconic wine region by pouring mystery Riojas for their fellow panelists
Watch as these pros from across the country put their blind-tasting skills to the test with three mystery Rioja wines
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
Corkbuzz’s corporate beverage manager shares his tips for running venues that also host trade tastings and educational events
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
As wineries increasingly rely on tastings, events, and other hospitality experiences to drive revenue, restrictive local zoning laws and costly legal battles are forcing producers to rethink how they operate
