9 Lesser-Known Grower Champagnes That Buyers Recommend
From vintage bottlings to varietal Pinot Meunier, here are the grower Champagnes that U.S. buyers are excited to pour through the new year
Will New Grape Varieties Change the Identity of Classic Wine Regions?
Traditional regions like Jerez, Bordeaux, and Champagne are allowing new grape varieties to be planted—but how much will they really impact these beloved wines?
The Science Behind Reductive Aromas in Wine
Volatile sulfur compounds are polarizing aromas that can smell like anything from rotten eggs to struck match and beyond. How do they occur during viticulture and vinification—and are we thinking about them all wrong?
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Discover the Bright, Versatile Vinho Verde Wines of Monção e Melgaço
This Portuguese subregion has become the epicenter of super-premium winemaking in Vinho Verde, with producers focusing on elegant Alvarinho offering depth of flavor and extraordinary ageability
The State of the Sparkling Wine Market
Sparkling wine sales are robust across all major regions, but experts are on standby for a potential slowdown in the near future
The Complex Role of Dosage in Sparkling Wine
A sparkling wine’s dosage or liqueur d’expedition is often communicated as a number—grams per liter of sugar—yet it’s not about sweetness. Here’s why
A New Chapter in Oregon’s Sparkling Wine Movement
Armed with the right climate and grape varieties—and now, the resources—Oregon winemakers set their sights on traditional-method sparkling wines
Why Are There So Many New Champagne Cuvées This Year?
A recent influx of new releases from Champagne houses has been spurred by a changing climate, a move towards terroir specificities, and increasing demand for this sparkling wine
Continuing the Legacy of a Napa Valley Icon
For nearly two decades, winemaker Nicole Marchesi has helped usher Far Niente into the future while honoring the legendary winery’s roots
The New Bargains in Beaujolais
Beaujolais—especially cru Beaujolais—has become more expensive over the last decade. But buyers insist that there are still plenty of values to be found
An Inside Look at Irish Whiskey’s Unstoppable Growth
Versatile, diverse, and a proud symbol of the nation’s heritage, Irish whiskey is growing fast—and keeping the future in mind with a commitment to sustainability
The Science of Lees Aging
Lees aging not only yields attractive aromas and textures for still and sparkling wines alike—it also prevents oxidation and structural instability. Here’s how
8 American Single Malt Whiskeys Buyers Are Excited to Sell
There has been a flurry of new releases in the still-pending American Single Malt category. Here retailers and bartenders pick their standout bottles
Navigating the Wine Sales Rep Pay Landscape
From salary structures to securing other benefits, here’s what you need to know about negotiating a job offer in wine sales
How to Land Your First Portfolio Manager Job
A solid understanding of numbers, industry insight, and good connections are key credentials to secure this vital position in a beverage company
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Access LIVE Returns for 2024
Building on last year’s success, WSWA will unite all three tiers of the beverage alcohol industry in Las Vegas for nearly three days of energetic networking, dealmaking, and events
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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
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
Charles Puglia Takes the Supertasters Challenge
Watch as Le Coucou’s beverage director tries to guess a crisp white wine in our Supertasters series
Jhonel Faelnar Takes the Supertasters Challenge
The wine director of Atomix NYC blind-tastes a mystery white wine—and offers his guess
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The State of the Sparkling Wine Market
Sparkling wine sales are robust across all major regions, but experts are on standby for a potential slowdown in the near future
