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Courtney Schiessl Magrini is the editor-in-chief for SevenFifty Daily and the Beverage Media Group publications. She has held sommelier positions at some of New York’s top restaurants, including Marta, Dirty French, and Terroir, and her work has appeared in Wine Enthusiast, GuildSomm, Forbes.com, VinePair, EatingWell Magazine, and more. She holds the WSET Diploma in Wines. Follow her on Instagram at @takeittocourt.
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
Rosé Champagne, pét-nat, Lambrusco, and more recommendations from sommeliers and retailers across the country—just in time for rosé season
The phrase of the year is ‘green shoots’—the first signs of recovery ahead for a declining wine industry. Learn more with four key takeaways from the 25th annual Silicon Valley Bank ‘State of the U.S. Wine Industry’ Report
Which bottles would sommeliers and wine buyers add to their own wine cellars for aging? From Barolo and Burgundy to Riesling and Chenin Blanc, here are their picks
From an Armenian bubbly to aged Châteauneuf-du-Pape, these are the by-the-glass wines that sommeliers recommend now
From longtime staples to new favorites, these are the rosés that are catching our attention this spring
The second Trump term has established a new normal of stop-and-start tariffs and economic uncertainty, leaving wine and spirits importers scrambling to adapt
As Vintus marks its 20th anniversary, founder Michael Quinttus reflects on scaling up a wine import company and the importance of building out a solid distribution network
As he threatened 200 percent tariffs on all EU wine, President Donald Trump asserted that the move would bolster American wineries. The reality is quite the opposite, most producers say
From a South African négociant to a canned bubbly specialist, these Black wine professionals are bringing innovation and quality to the industry
2024 marked another year of negative growth for the U.S. wine industry—but how long will it last? Here are five key takeaways from the annual Silicon Valley Bank ‘State of the U.S. Wine Industry’ report
Sommeliers, retailers, and importers discuss the unlikely hits of last year, from classic wines to offbeat bottles
These budget-friendly bottles of bubbly offer excellent quality for the price, from U.S. pét-nat to German Sekt—and yes, even Champagne
Between new distillery projects and innovation from Scottish mainstays, it’s an exciting time for Scotch whisky. Here are the bottles that buyers have their eyes on
With a singular focus on small, organic and biodynamic producers, The Town Cellar is bringing a new kind of beverage program to the NYC suburbs
When it was time to leave restaurants, Amy Waller leveraged specialized knowledge to move into sales and education at The German Wine Collection. Here are five bottles she’s excited to sell right now
To complement Madrina’s Italian-American cuisine, Alisha Blackwell-Calvert pairs unique Italian selections with their U.S. counterparts—and sells everything for an affordable price
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
Excellent quality, low prices, and a signature, deep-pink color make Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo a must-stock for Dallas sommelier Tiffany Tobey
For Portland, Oregon, sommelier and restaurateur Kelsey Glasser, field blends from around the world tell the story of one unique vineyard in a more sustainable way
On-the-ground research has led Thatcher Baker-Briggs to meet a number of young vintners who are rethinking accepted Barolo vinification techniques—and their wines are delicious
At a mainstay Washington, D.C. wine shop, the Rhône Valley wines of Gabriel Meffre offer range and value for collectors and casual consumers alike
A local wine director thinks co-fermenting apples and grapes into pét-nat-style sparklers could help preserve Sonoma’s 150-year-old apple trees
