Exploring the Rise of English Sparkling Wine
Courtney Schiessl examines the rapid evolution, challenges, and opportunities facing England’s burgeoning winemaking industry—via GuildSomm
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Courtney Schiessl examines the rapid evolution, challenges, and opportunities facing England’s burgeoning winemaking industry—via GuildSomm
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What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
The Northern Rhône wine area is having a renaissance, but faces challenges on its path to becoming an appellation
Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria
Experts discuss methods for achieving varying levels of actual and perceived sweetness
Vintners are moving away from sharp green notes and emphasizing the grape’s more subtle characteristics
Winemakers discuss the spectrum of grape varieties and vinification techniques that create the category’s pinnacle expressions
What you need to know about the AVAs, wines, and producers that are propelling this up-and-coming wine region