Little Rascal's Constantine's Cosmos
As classic vodka cocktails continue to trend, this reimagined Cosmopolitan brings in texture and tang through raspberry, lychee, and St-Germain
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Inside the 21-Year Evolution of Tales of the Cocktail
Board members Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr. discuss how this leading spirits conference has been fueled by the bar community—and what’s ahead
What You Need to Know About Slovenian Wine
With a focus on small production and minimal intervention techniques, Slovenian producers are writing a new chapter in the country’s wine story
Trefethen’s Chardonnay Put the Winery—and Napa—on the Wine Map, and Continues to Deliver Today
The Oak Knoll District winery made history with its 1979 Wine Olympics win. Forty-four years later, the family’s 2021 vintage is another world-class expression, honed over decades
Does Malolactic Fermentation Have a Place in Rosé Production?
As climate change drives up temperatures and grape acidity drops, malolactic fermentations have mostly died out for rosés. But for a few key regions, grapes, and producers, rosés with malo still have a place
Germany Is Driving the Quality Revolution for Non-Alcoholic Wine
By focusing on quality base wines and technological advancements, Germany is building on its long history of non-alcoholic wine production
Vodka, By the Numbers
From changing cocktail demands to botanical, low-ABV expressions, discover what’s trending in the ever-popular vodka category with our downloadable infographic
Imperial Ciders Are Growing Fast—Here’s Why
High-ABV ciders are trending thanks to updated regulations on packaging and taxation—as well as shifting consumer demands
Discovering Sekt, the German Sparkling Wine on the Rise
With this traditional-method bubbly growing in production, popularity, and exports, SevenFifty Daily spoke with Wines of Germany’s ambassadors to discover why
The Benefits of Contour Farming in a Changing Climate
Some vineyard managers are turning to this affordable, natural farming method to combat a growing suite of climate change-related problems, such as drought and soil health
Looking to Field Blends as the Ultimate Expression of Terroir
For Portland, Oregon, sommelier and restaurateur Kelsey Glasser, field blends from around the world tell the story of one unique vineyard in a more sustainable way
The Science of Thiols in Wine
The aroma compounds often associated with Sauvignon Blanc’s tropical and citrus notes are impacted by techniques like leaf plucking and selecting specific yeast strains
Why Independent Wine Retailers Are Making Custom Cuvées
Private-label wines have long existed for restaurant and retail chains, but now a growing number of small wine retailers are collaborating with boutique wineries to make their own limited-release wines
Unlock Chablis Offers an Interactive Resource to Learn the Wine Region
The newly updated online game presents a playful and engaging way for wine students, educators, members of the trade, and even wine lovers to expand—or test—their knowledge of Chablis
The Science of Grape Co-Fermentation
Researchers and winemakers weigh in on how the centuries-old practice of fermenting white and red grapes together affects a wine’s color, flavor, and texture
The Cost of Insuring Against Wine Disasters
As disasters and losses become more common, wineries are paying more to protect themselves—driving up the cost of wine
How Drag Shows Are Diversifying the Wine Tourism Experience
Across the world, some wineries and tasting rooms are turning to drag to get new faces in the door and change the script on the wine tasting experience
What to Know About 6 of California’s Proposed AVAs
The state’s potential new American Viticultural Areas stretch from Sonoma to San Diego County
Santa Barbara Wine
Santa Barbara’s diverse, well-balanced, affordable wines are well worth seeking out—including these three producers to watch
8 Italian Wines Worth Selling Now, According to Buyers
Retail and restaurant buyers spotlight the Italian wines they’re excited to stock, from Valle d’Aosta to Sicily
Could Gene Editing Create More Disease-Resistant Grape Varieties?
Using gene-editing technologies like CRISPR, researchers are fighting back against one of the wine industry’s biggest problems—powdery mildew disease
How Wine Professionals Can Get the Most Out of Winery Visits
Industry experts offer tips for maximizing the educational and networking benefits of trips to wine country, from the prep to the follow-through
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
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
