Why Crémant de Bourgogne Is a Wine List Essential
As U.S. demand for sparkling wine increases, this French bubbly offers exceptional quality and value—and much still to be discovered
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Next-Gen Barolo
On-the-ground research has led Thatcher Baker-Briggs to meet a number of young vintners who are rethinking accepted Barolo vinification techniques—and their wines are delicious
Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
As a means of fighting climate change and preserving history, producers across Europe are reviving grape varieties that have never been cultivated for modern, commercial wine production
4 Ways Planeta Has Boosted Its Global Presence—and that of Sicilian Wines
Beyond The White Lotus effect, Planeta has expanded its international footprint through community, sustainability, hospitality, and timely marketing
A Proposed Pesticide Ban Divides Austrian Vintners
A draft EU proposal would prohibit the use of pesticides in nature reserves—but for winemakers in the challenging region of the Wachau, is there an alternative?
Here’s Why Sommeliers and Retailers Should Pay More Attention to Gavi DOCG
Elegant and fresh, these terroir-driven wines from northwest Italy have something to add to any wine list or retail shelf
How Bordeaux Opened its Doors to Wine Tourism
Two decades ago, Bordeaux vineyards were virtually closed to tourism; now, it’s one of the world’s premier wine destinations. What changed?
5 Rising-Star AAPI Drinks Professionals
Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
The Big Business of Booze Trails
Linking distilleries, wineries, and breweries in a tourist-friendly map or trail raises the bottom line for the producers involved, but also gives local economies a much-needed boost
From Dry Riesling to Rosé, the Summer Success Story of German Wines
How the German Riesling renaissance paved the way for the meteoric rise of the country’s cool-climate take on rosé
The Growing Movement Behind ‘Long Charmat’ Sparkling Wine
In Italy, Brazil, and beyond, winemakers are leaving Charmat-method bubbly on the lees for longer periods of time in the effort to make more complex and robust wines
7 New AVAs in Nontraditional Winegrowing States
California isn’t the only state proposing new AVAs. Petitions are being considered for unexpected appellations on the East Coast and in the Midwest
