What Makes a Great Wine List Today?
Encyclopedic lists and trophy bottles aren’t going away, but today’s best wine programs are finding new ways to stand out through thoughtful editing, distinct points of view, and more creative ways to guide guests
The 8 Best Natural Wines, According to Buyers
Natural wine doesn’t have to be funky or unconventional. Wine buyers recommend eight bottles that pair minimal intervention with clean, classic expressions
Pierce’s Disease Is Knocking at Europe’s Door
As warming temperatures increase the risk of Pierce’s disease in European vineyards, researchers and growers are looking to California for lessons in detection, prevention, and management
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The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail
Until recently, there was no federal guidance on the sale and consumption of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, leading to a confusing, state-by-state patchwork of regulations
What You Need to Know About Albanian Wine
One of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, Albania is in the midst of a quality revolution as vignerons embrace native grape varieties
The Science of Pyrazines in Wine
Understanding the divisive aroma compounds best known for creating green notes like bell pepper and grass in Bordeaux grapes
The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes
Fungus-resistant hybrid grape varieties, known as PIWIs, are evolving through advances in breeding, offering growers new options in a changing climate
Soju and Shōchū Are Paving the Way for Asian Spirits in the U.S. Market
As consumer interest grows, soju, shōchū, and baijiu are following distinct paths in the U.S. market, signaling that Asian spirits are evolving beyond a single trend
How Breweries Turned the 2026 World Cup Into Sales
With soccer fans drinking taprooms dry and weekday draft beer sales up, the 2026 World Cup was a win for the beer industry. Can breweries leverage this playbook for future events?
The Economic and Cultural Stakes of Losing Ancient Vine-Training Systems
As labor costs soar, global wine regions are forced to weigh the high expense of traditional vineyard design against its tourism appeal and climate-adapting benefits
The Secret to a Cooler Fruit Zone? Vineyard Netting
Netting is no longer just for hail—it is becoming one of viticulture’s most versatile climate adaptation tools
What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol
Alcohol industry members are dealing with trade war whiplash from the Trump administration’s stop-and-start tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the world. Here’s the latest on the new trade crisis
The 6 Best Non-Alcoholic RTD Cocktails, According to Buyers
From classics like the Negroni and Margarita to botanical spritzes, these are the non-alcoholic RTD cocktails buyers keep restocking
How to Detect—and Prevent—Sunburn in Grapes
As climate change makes heat waves more prevalent, more producers have to combat sunburn in grapes—and the flabby, flat, rubbery notes they can bring to wine
Mourvèdre Was Made for Heat. Rising Temperatures Are Testing It
In a warming climate, even one of the world’s most heat-tolerant grape varieties is reaching its limits
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Hennessy's First RTD Cocktail Line Brings Cognac Into a Growing Category
With three summer-ready flavors, Hennessy is bringing cognac cocktails into the ready-to-serve space as consumer demand for RTDs continues to rise
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Discover 8 German Wines Beyond Riesling
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
Collin Wagner Fell in Love with German Wine—and Never Looked Back
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
Amy Waller on Championing German Wine
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
Brent Kroll on the Insane Diversity of German Wines
Watch this Washington, D.C., sommelier and restaurateur blind-taste a mystery white wine
Marie Cheslik’s Approach to Tasting German Wine
Watch as the Slik Wines founder blind-tastes a German wine and discusses what makes this winemaking country unique
5 Top Wine Professionals Share Their Favorite Rioja Wines
Watch as these five buyers and sommeliers highlight the range of Spain’s iconic wine region by pouring mystery Riojas for their fellow panelists
5 Top Wine Professionals Take the Supertasters Challenge with Rioja
Watch as these pros from across the country put their blind-tasting skills to the test with three mystery Rioja wines
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
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The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes
Fungus-resistant hybrid grape varieties, known as PIWIs, are evolving through advances in breeding, offering growers new options in a changing climate
