How Social Media Stars Shake Up the Wine Market
Wine professionals discuss the impact Instagram influencers have on brand awareness and bottle sales
How Monika Caha Carved a Niche for Austrian Wine
The Austrian wine guru discusses the importance of strong relationships and the changing perceptions of wines from the country
Behind the Scenes of Daniel Johnnes’s New Wine Festival
La Tablée brings the Northern and Southern Rhône under one big roof—and raising that roof requires a lot of work
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Jason Gorski promoted to director of winemaking and viticulture at DeLille Cellars in Washington
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance names Joel Peterson executive director
Jeremy Claeys hired as head brewer for Protagonist Beer in North Carolina
John Esposito named chairman of the board at GEM&BOLT Mezcal + Damiana
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Understanding the Role of Sugar in Wine
Experts discuss methods for achieving varying levels of actual and perceived sweetness
Little-Known Italian Grapes on the Rise
From Rossese Bianco to Schioppettino, these emerging varieties should be on your radar
Distilling on Tribal Lands Is Now Legal in the U.S.
The recent repeal of an early-19th-century federal law creates new business opportunities for Native American spirits producers
How Vias Imports Built a Business on Native Italian Grapes
Founder Fabrizio Pedrolli discusses his company’s grower-focused vision and trends in wine drinking
5 Rising Stars in Chicago
In a hotbed for innovation, these five professionals in wine, beer, and spirits stand out for their key contributions
Military Commissaries are Latest Battleground in Fight for Shelf Space
A pilot test of beer and wine—excluding spirits—ignites a controversy over alcohol sales in commissaries
Michael Madrigale Discusses His No-Frills Approach to Tasting
The former Bar Boulud wine director always asks himself two key questions when evaluating wine
New Year’s Resolutions from 7 Industry Leaders
Drinks professionals share their plans for community building, creating opportunities for diversity, and more in 2019
How an Advanced Somm in Boulder Finds Top Value Bottles
Michael Elmore shares his tactics for researching and hand-selling selections at Arcana
5 Rising Stars in Atlanta
These are the standout wine, spirits, and beer professionals moving the city’s drinks scene forward
Cannabis Trends We Should All Be Watching in 2019
Experts weigh in on up-and-coming CBD and THC products and the impact they may have on the drinks industry
Navigating Craft Distilling Trade Association Memberships
Distillers weigh in on the benefits of joining the various industry organizations
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Rediscovering Italian Wine
With at least 4,000 years of winemaking history, Italy is a cornerstone of the wine world. Today the country’s 20 regions, more than 400 appellations, and nearly 600 grape varieties are undergoing a true renaissance.
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Alsace
Alentejo
Bourgogne
Languedoc
Cariñena
Roussillon
Bordeaux
Austria
Napa Valley
Ribera Del Duero
Piedmont
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Michael Madrigale Discusses His No-Frills Approach to Tasting
The former Bar Boulud wine director always asks himself two key questions when evaluating wine
How Victoria James Dreams Big—and Makes it Happen
The Cote beverage director isn’t afraid to take on new challenges—from writing books to launching new restaurants
Joe Campanale on Working as a Winemaker-Restaurateur
Making wine allows the founder of Fausto restaurant in Brooklyn to take the Italian wine and food experience full-circle
How Caleb Ganzer Keeps Wine—and Tastings—Fun
The wine director for La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels discusses his approach to wine, his tips for tasting, and his new app
Jeff Porter Shares His Tips for Building Tasting Skills
The Italian-focused wine director discusses tasting techniques and new projects
Pascaline Lepeltier Reveals Her Tactics for Mastering Tasting
The Master Sommelier and champion of natural wines discusses skill building and wine epiphanies
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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Why Breweries Are Opening Locations in Malls
Affordable real estate and ample foot traffic are just two factors attracting brewers to shopping centers