South African Wine Has Never Been Better—Have Americans Noticed?
Despite its high quality and good value, South African wine still represents a fraction of the wine imported into the U.S. market. Why? The complex answer stretches back decades
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Shifts in traditional educational bodies and a wave of new resources have improved access to wine education—but is it enough?
The Growing Importance of Vintage in Cava
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Mary Taylor’s White Label series has changed perceptions of what makes a good wine label, while providing a reliable entry point to high-quality, appellation-designated wines
