Flor-Aged Wines
Outside of Jerez and Jura, aging wines under a veil of yeast is uncommon, but these experimental SKUs bring an element of surprise to consumers, says sommelier Paula de Pano
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As Spain’s best-known white wine region matures, its producers are experimenting with subregionality, longer aging, and grape varieties beyond Albariño
At Napa’s Cain Vineyard and Winery, Planting a New Future Means Learning from the Past
Winegrower Christopher Howell discusses how the Spring Mountain producer is rebuilding after the devastating Glass Fire in 2020 and using library releases to manage availability
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Approved by Chianti Classico Consorzio members in June 2021, the 11 production zones offer more specificity of origin for Gran Selezione wines
How Joshua Greenstein is Transforming Buyer Perceptions of Israeli Wine
The point person behind the Israel Wine Producers Association discusses his techniques for selling the largest U.S. import portfolio of wines from Israel
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From winemaking to hospitality and NYC to Charleston, South Carolina, Erin Miller and Matthew Conway detail their career moves over the past two years
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New energy, a return to indigenous grape varieties, and experimental techniques make it high time to explore the full spectrum of Lebanon’s wines
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Amidst movements to leave the Cava DO, the denomination has introduced new, quality-minded regulations. Can it change the perception of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine?
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Hristo Zisovski, Jared Hooper, Chelsea Carrier, and Hernan Martinez discuss their job changes and geographical moves over the past 18 months
How to Nail the Coursed Wine Pairing
Wine directors share their best practices for tasting menu pairings, from managing guest expectations to maintaining profitability
Making a Case for Premium Vinho Verde
A more complex, textured style of Vinho Verde has emerged, driven by monovarietal, subzone-specific wines at slightly higher price points. Is the U.S. market ready to accept them?
Pouilly-Fuissé’s First Premier Crus Arrive in the U.S.
Burgundy’s famed white wine appellation debuts 22 premier cru vineyards. What buyers need to know—and why this marks a new chapter for the Mâconnais
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Opportunity abounds in today’s current hiring frenzy, but restaurant operators are looking for wine pros with new skills who can take on hybrid responsibilities
Ten Holiday Buying Trends to Watch in 2020
Experts weigh in on what consumer behavior—from gifting to Champagne sales and ecommerce—to expect in this anything-but-normal season
Rebuilding Your Restaurant’s Wine Program
To minimize purchasing spend and energy, beverage directors are streamlining programs, rethinking pricing, and taking advantage of deep deals
Tracing the Origin Story of Pét-Nat
Digging into the roots of pétillant naturel to determine how the sparkling wine style became trendy—and what its newfound popularity means for its future
Restaurants and Bars Learn to Sell Alcohol To Go
How restaurants, wine bars, and cocktail lounges are making the most of an interim opportunity for off-premise alcohol sales
How Retailers are Managing in the Coronavirus Era
Off-premise sales are booming, yet protocol, consumer behavior, and regulations present new challenges
Unveiling the Master Sommelier Exam Cheating Scandal Fallout
Delve into the aftermath of the 2018 scandal as candidates and Master Sommeliers advocate for reform
