How Producers are Rethinking Rosé in 2020
Challenged by social distancing, tariffs, and a wine glut, rosé producers weigh in on what to expect, from bag-in-box and growlers, to a marketing shift for more serious times
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Sparkling Wine in Wartime
Despite its reputation as a frivolous luxury, modern sparkling wine has been affected profoundly by combat and has played a surprisingly prominent role in world wars
Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What?
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change
The Jackson and Torres families have joined forces to launch International Wineries for Climate Action, a powerful new protocol for sustainability
How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest
With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor
Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Lindsay Woodard Became a Cult Willamette Valley Vintner
Under the radar in Oregon, the founder of Retour achieved success by using her marketing savvy to entice collectors in the South
Why Honey Is the Next Frontier in Drinks
Distillers, brewers, mixologists, and winemakers are tapping artisanal honey as the next in-demand ingredient
The Little Urban Winery That Rocked the Big Wine World
The founders of Division Winemaking Company have upended marketing and PR models to boost the competition—and themselves
How Jackson Family Wines’ Top Brass in Oregon Is Shaping the Willamette Valley’s Future
With Eugenia Keegan at the helm in Oregon, JFW is guiding the valley’s evolution into an elite, luxury region. In return, the valley is doing the same for JFW
Gamay vs. Valdiguié: The Smackdown
Two underdog grapes—one championed in Oregon and the other in California—face off
How Martine Saunier Cultivated the World’s Most Coveted Wines
The iconic Bay Area importer discovered virtuosos like Henri Jayer—and ushered in a new era of boutique French wines
Why Portland Is America’s Champagne Capital
The Oregon city has had a mainline to grower bubbly for decades, thanks to a handful of buyers, importers, and distributors
Why Gruet Partnered with an Indigenous American Tribe to Grow Grapes
The collaboration between the sparkling wine producer and the Santa Ana Pueblo is bearing fruit beyond the business venture
A New Era for U.S. Wine-Labeling Laws
Recent disputes find winemakers and legislators reconsidering America’s laissez-faire attitude toward veracity in wine labeling
A New Wave of Umami Wines Blooms Under Flor
New World winemakers are utilizing the yeast layer to create savory, unfortified wines that reference Old World regions
The Management Genius of Andy Fortgang
The prodigal New York somm turned Portland restaurateur has helped shape the careers of wine professionals on both coasts
Taking the Concept of Vine Variability to New Levels
The proprietor of Hiyu Wine Farm discusses his techniques and explains why viticultural diversity is the future
Harvest and Crush Mishaps You’ll Never Forget
Gushing must, insect infestations, and drunken interns are just the beginning
Tasting Room Encounters Gone Horribly Wrong
Industry professionals share the most awkward and obnoxious situations they’ve encountered at winery tasting rooms
Overturning the Monoclonal Status Quo
Some American winegrowers are rejecting the prevailing monoclone model and revisiting older techniques
How Nate Ready is Reenvisioning Genetic Diversity in the Vineyard
At Oregon’s Hiyu Wine Farm, the vigneron is using 17th-century viticultural techniques to create a wine style for the future
Moscato May Be Out, But Saracco is Still In
While sales of the sweet, sparkling wine slow to a dribble, Saracco Moscato defies the odds
The Many Lives of Alpana Singh
From determined college dropout to Master Sommelier, television personality, and restaurant owner, Chicago’s celeb somm has done it all
