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Eschewing popular domestic programs, an American somm heads down under
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Embracing Old Oak Barrels
Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years
Linfield College to Offer Expanded Wine Studies Program
Following a $6 million gift, the Oregon college will offer a degree focused on winery sales, hospitality, and management
Eric Texier’s Analog Sales Strategy
How the Rhône’s most improbable superstar built his overseas business by breaking all the rules
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An Oregon winemaker negotiates the transition from craft to corporate while keeping her cool
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Those days on the international wine-trade route that went very, very wrong
How Beaujolais Transformed Chevonne Ball’s Life
For one Portland wine professional, escaping to France was an act of self-preservation—and an awakening
How the Trinchero Family Built a Wine Empire
The Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois owners ignored critics and bucked traditions to get ahead of consumer trends
Somms Spill on Nights from Hell
Sommeliers from around the country recall their worst—and funniest—experiences working on the floor
Under the Influence of Larry Stone
Peers and protégés reflect on how the wine virtuoso’s keen intellect and generous spirit impacted their careers
5 Ways to Manage Requests for Charity Donations
How forward-thinking winery owners give back while minding their margins
Direct-to-Consumer Importers Carve a New Niche
A new kind of online wine club features international imports delivered to a customer’s door