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How an Outlier Region Is Reshaping Austrian Wine
Once on the margins, Burgenland is now a hub of ambitious winemaking that’s challenging Austria’s ideas about typicity and origin
Inside Chandon’s New Spritz Collection
Chandon combines sparkling wine with botanical macerates to create three new ready-to-serve spritz cocktails
Wildfires Are Testing Sierra de Gredos’s Wine Revival
The ethereal Garnachas of Sierra de Gredos have brought new recognition to this Spanish winemaking region, but after wildfires recently swept through the region, can the momentum continue?
What Makes a Great Wine List Today?
Encyclopedic lists and trophy bottles aren’t going away, but today’s best wine programs are finding new ways to stand out through thoughtful editing, distinct points of view, and more creative ways to guide guests
The 8 Best Natural Wines, According to Buyers
Natural wine doesn’t have to be funky or unconventional. Wine buyers recommend eight bottles that pair minimal intervention with clean, classic expressions
Pierce’s Disease Is Knocking at Europe’s Door
As warming temperatures increase the risk of Pierce’s disease in European vineyards, researchers and growers are looking to California for lessons in detection, prevention, and management
The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail
Until recently, there was no federal guidance on the sale and consumption of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, leading to a confusing, state-by-state patchwork of regulations
What You Need to Know About Albanian Wine
One of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, Albania is in the midst of a quality revolution as vignerons embrace native grape varieties
The Science of Pyrazines in Wine
Understanding the divisive aroma compounds best known for creating green notes like bell pepper and grass in Bordeaux grapes
The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes
Fungus-resistant hybrid grape varieties, known as PIWIs, are evolving through advances in breeding, offering growers new options in a changing climate
Soju and Shōchū Are Paving the Way for Asian Spirits in the U.S. Market
As consumer interest grows, soju, shōchū, and baijiu are following distinct paths in the U.S. market, signaling that Asian spirits are evolving beyond a single trend
How Breweries Turned the 2026 World Cup Into Sales
With soccer fans drinking taprooms dry and weekday draft beer sales up, the 2026 World Cup was a win for the beer industry. Can breweries leverage this playbook for future events?
The Economic and Cultural Stakes of Losing Ancient Vine-Training Systems
As labor costs soar, global wine regions are forced to weigh the high expense of traditional vineyard design against its tourism appeal and climate-adapting benefits
The Secret to a Cooler Fruit Zone? Vineyard Netting
Netting is no longer just for hail—it is becoming one of viticulture’s most versatile climate adaptation tools
What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol
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
The 6 Best Non-Alcoholic RTD Cocktails, According to Buyers
From classics like the Negroni and Margarita to botanical spritzes, these are the non-alcoholic RTD cocktails buyers keep restocking
How to Detect—and Prevent—Sunburn in Grapes
As climate change makes heat waves more prevalent, more producers have to combat sunburn in grapes—and the flabby, flat, rubbery notes they can bring to wine
Mourvèdre Was Made for Heat. Rising Temperatures Are Testing It
In a warming climate, even one of the world’s most heat-tolerant grape varieties is reaching its limits
5 Reasons Bartenders Are Embracing Root Vegetables
Root vegetables are becoming valuable tools behind the bar, offering natural sweetness, richer texture, longer-lasting ingredients, and new opportunities for food pairing
What Attaboy’s Union Victory Could Mean for the Bar Industry
After the employees of one of America’s most influential cocktail bars voted to unionize, many wonder whether a union can work at a small, independent establishment—and what that means for the rest of the industry
The Unlikely Rise of Alice and Olivier De Moor
The Courgis vignerons have spent decades challenging convention in one of Burgundy’s most traditional regions
Can Breweries Turn Mid-Strength Beer Into a Category of Its Own?
As moderation gains traction, breweries are building a category distinct from both light and non-alcoholic beer
Hennessy’s First RTD Cocktail Line Brings Cognac Into a Growing Category
With three summer-ready flavors, Hennessy is bringing cognac cocktails into the ready-to-serve space as consumer demand for RTDs continues to rise
7 American Rosés to Serve Now, According to Buyers
These buyer-approved domestic rosés stand out for their freshness, versatility, and distinct sense of place
