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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Tracking Bourbon’s Modern-Day Revival
Bryce Wiatrak explores American bourbon’s contemporary growth trajectory—via GuildSomm
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Understanding the Legacy of Napa Pioneer Louis M. Martini
Kelli White explores the extensive history of the trailblazing winemaker—via GuildSomm
Understanding Vineyard Pests and Diseases
Grape growers and winemakers on how to identify and treat pests, fungal and bacterial infections, and viral diseases—via GuildSomm
The Role of Major and Minor Grapes in Wine Blends
Winemakers discuss current trends, complexity, and strategies for blending—via GuildSomm
Understanding the Premium Proseccos of Cartizze
What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
Will Seyssuel Become a New AOP in France?
The Northern Rhône wine area is having a renaissance, but faces challenges on its path to becoming an appellation
Exploring Dry Wines from Classically Sweet Regions
Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria
Understanding the Role of Sugar in Wine
Experts discuss methods for achieving varying levels of actual and perceived sweetness
Exploring New Styles of Carmenère in Chile
Vintners are moving away from sharp green notes and emphasizing the grape’s more subtle characteristics
What Sets Prestige Rosé Apart?
Winemakers discuss the spectrum of grape varieties and vinification techniques that create the category’s pinnacle expressions
A Guide to Southern Oregon Wine
What you need to know about the AVAs, wines, and producers that are propelling this up-and-coming wine region
Rising American Wine Regions to Know
Understanding the terroir and AVAs of Idaho, Colorado, Ohio, and Virginia
The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Wine Importing Business
Discover everything you need to know to kickstart your journey as a wine importer, from establishing operations to expanding your portfolio. Get started with expert insights and actionable tips
4 Ways Blind Tasting Skills Can Boost Your Performance
The ability to evaluate wine accurately is an asset in various industry roles
Examining America’s Emerging Wine Regions
From the midwest to the southwest, winemakers are experimenting in new terroirs
Understanding Traditional and Modern Tempranillo Wines
From blending choices to barrel aging, here are 5 key factors that affect Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines
Your Ultimate Guide to Brettanomyces, Winemaking’s Most Polarizing Yeast
Discover insights from the wine community on the what, how, and whys of Brettanomyces in winemaking
Getting to the Root of Terroir
Winemakers discuss how to best reveal site specificity
Understanding the Science Behind Ancient Wine
Using hi-tech tools to learn about the winemaking methods of the past
Assessing the Impact of Wine List Awards
Guildsomm’s Kelli White weighs the benefits, from recognition to improved bottom lines
An In-Depth Guide to the Wines of Valencia
Getting to know an oft-overlooked Spanish region
Ampelography: What You Need to Know
How to distinguish vines through sight and touch
The Evolution of American Oak
Sommeliers often turn their noses up at American oak, but this wood plays a vital role in some of the world’s most iconic wines
Five Myths of Winemaking
Examining how diurnal shift, fermentation styles, and wine-making processes impact the final product
