How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage
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In the U.S.-Canada Trade War, the Wine and Spirits Industry Is Still Paying the Price
Tariffs and retaliatory boycotts have devastated wine and spirits businesses on both sides of the border. One year later, the industry is still grappling with lost sales, strained relationships, and an uncertain path forward
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The 9 Most Underrated Bourbons, According to Buyers
As bourbon demand slows and inventories reach all-time highs, some of the harder-to-find bottles are newly available. Bartenders and retailers spotlight the ones that might have flown under your radar
How Georges Duboeuf Made Beaujolais Nouveau a Global Celebration
The legendary French producer Georges Duboeuf turned a local tradition into an international wine celebration, creating a seasonal ritual that remains perfectly suited to today’s drinking culture
Europe Is Cracking Down on Greenwashing. What Does That Mean For Wine Labels?
New restrictions on environmental marketing claims are putting terms like “natural” and “eco-friendly” under the microscope, prompting questions about what wineries can and can’t include on bottle labels
A Wine Director’s Guide to Maximizing Holiday Sales
Even as consumer spending tightens, the holiday season is a critical time for restaurants and bars to generate wine revenue. Here’s how six sommeliers and beverage directors are prepping their cellars
How to Build a Creative Cocktail Program Without a Full Liquor License
With smart menu development, the right ingredients, and a thoughtful approach to education, operators are turning licensing restrictions into opportunities
When Local Laws Threaten a Winery’s Bottom Line
As wineries increasingly rely on tastings, events, and other hospitality experiences to drive revenue, restrictive local zoning laws and costly legal battles are forcing producers to rethink how they operate
The 7 Biggest Cocktail Pricing Mistakes—And How to Fix Them
From labor-intensive cocktails to overpouring, small miscalculations can quickly erode beverage profits. Experts share how operators can better control costs while still offering value
The 7 Best Sakes to Stock Now, According to Beverage Pros
From crisp, aromatic bottles to rich, umami-driven styles, buyers and beverage directors share the sakes they are most excited about
Register Now for Vinitaly.USA’s NYC Debut
The Italian wine trade event makes its New York City debut October 26 and 27, bringing 300 exhibitors and 2,500 wines to Pier 36
After a Decade of Momentum, What’s Next for Hungarian Wine?
Hungary’s dry wines and native varieties have gained ground in the U.S., but the biggest challenges around visibility, availability, and distribution remain
What Grapevines Can Tell Us About Fighting Smoke Taint
A closer look inside smoke-stressed grapevines could unlock new ways to protect grapes and treat wine
How Planeta Is Bringing a Contemporary Lens to Wine
A multidisciplinary meeting of the minds hosted by Planeta gave rise to a set of guidelines to frame wine as a contemporary story, rooted in principles that have long been part of Planeta’s ethos
The Existential Threat Facing THC Drinks Brands
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products is set to go into effect in December. Will it wipe out a $1.1 billion industry?
Jameson Distiller’s Batch Celebrates the Art of Single Pot Still Whiskey
Just arrived to the U.S. market, the 46% ABV expression calls back to one of Jameson’s very first recipes
What to Expect from 7 Potential New AVAs
From Minnesota to New Jersey, seven proposed AVAs aim to distinguish emerging regions by climate, soils, and grape varieties
Can Cruise Ships Be a Meaningful Sales Channel for Wineries?
From dedicated charters to custom bottlings, wineries are leveraging cruise partnerships to capture engaged audiences and drive long-term sales
How 4 New Master Sommeliers Passed The Exam
The newest Master Sommeliers share the strategies that helped them prepare for—and ultimately pass—one of the wine industry’s most difficult tests
How to Take Over an Existing Wine Program
Wine and beverage directors offer their tips for stepping into an established wine program, from auditing inventory to making changes without creating waste
The 9 Best Fall Beers, According to Buyers
From classic märzens and crisp festbiers to barrel-aged sours and pumpkin stouts, beverage pros share their top picks for fall
The Secret to Iconic Single Malt Scotch? A Century of Oak
The Macallan is the only Scotch whisky distillery to own and manage its oak supply chain and sherry-seasoning process, defining the quality and character of its exceptional single malts
To Withstand a Tough Market, Vineyard Idling May Be the Solution
Rather than abandoning vineyards amidst declining demand, some grape growers are pressing pause with the hopes of resuming production in a few years
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?
