How Adrianna Vineyard Became the Grand Cru of South America
A bold experiment in high-altitude viticulture evolved into a global benchmark for terroir-driven wine—and helped redefine perceptions of Argentine wine in the process
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In pursuit of enological perfection for over 20 years, Campo alla Sughera’s practice of rational zoning emerged to deliver dynamic expressions of their Bolgheri terroir. Today, with Petit Verdot at the center, their Super Tuscan wines deliver power and elegance in the glass, while honoring Bolgheri’s singular geography and the estate’s array of unique, hillside microclimates.
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The Under-the-Radar Australian Wine Region You Should Know
Despite its relative obscurity, Gippsland is producing some of the country’s most exciting wines, like cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that are on par with great Burgundies
Inside the Quest to Make Better Non-Alcoholic Wines
As non-alcoholic wine rapidly gains ground, producers are working to figure out how winemaking changes when alcohol is taken out of the equation
The Science of Vine Density
There’s no right way to space a vineyard, but winemakers and researchers nonetheless have strong—and often opposing—views on the best way to approach vine density
The Australian Shiraz Stereotype Is All Wrong
Many Americans think that Australian Shiraz is inherently jammy and high in alcohol. But an exploration of the category reveals a highly diverse spectrum of wines, which is seldom acknowledged stateside
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Americans’ love of entry-level Prosecco is spurring them to explore more expensive, DOCG bottlings, which can retail for up to $50 per bottle
How Double Chicken Please Created Their Newest Cocktail Menu
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Inside the Opening Wine Program at Miami’s Most-Anticipated New Restaurant
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The Story of Vine Street Imports in 6 Wines
Over the past 25 years, Vine Street Imports has built a portfolio of off-the-beaten-track wines from Australia, South Africa, and beyond. These six wines illustrate their secret to success
What’s Selling at Brooklyn’s Newest Wine Bar?
By introducing new wine styles and producers—at affordable prices—to its corner of Crown Heights, Whoopsie Daisy is serving the needs of the community
Argentina Is Still Rewriting the Story of Malbec
The quality and diversity of Argentine Malbec has evolved rapidly since it burst onto the scene in the 1990s—and winemakers are proving there’s much more to this signature variety than you think
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From old-vine Zinfandel to summer-friendly chillable reds, these are the domestic wines that pros around the country are excited about right now
How Victoria James Created the Largest Champagne List in the U.S.
After three years of searching for special bottles and cult favorites, the new fried chicken and bubbly joint Coqodaq has debuted with a 400-bottle Champagne library
At The Urban Grape DC, Black-Owned Brands Are Driving Sales
During the opening weekend of The Urban Grape DC, the six best-selling wine and spirits bottles all came from Black-owned brands
Why Falanghina Is Winning Over Winemakers
Climate change and appealing economics are propelling this little-known, white Italian grape into the spotlight
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
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As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
