The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis
The first half of 2024 has felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in
Articles
LATEST
Collin Wagner Fell in Love with German Wine—and Never Looked Back
Watch as the Vom Boden sales manager blind tastes a German wine and shares how he came to be an advocate for the country’s wines
The 9 Best Sparkling Rosés, According to Experts
Rosé Champagne, pét-nat, Lambrusco, and more recommendations from sommeliers and retailers across the country—just in time for rosé season
What Gives Weller Bourbon Its Cultish Appeal?
The original wheated bourbon has been mythologized by collectors inflating prices, but for many buyers and consumers its reputation is justified
How Bartenders Are Fighting to Keep Cocktail Prices Down
In the changed economic landscape, bar professionals are working to keep cocktail price increases to a minimum
Alcohol Levels Matter in Rosé—Here’s Why
Are winemakers just relying on unripe grapes to make stereotypically light, fresh rosés? Experts weigh in on this controversial issue
Amy Waller on Championing German Wine
Watch as The German Wine Collection sales and education manager blind tastes one of the country’s star grape varieties
The Science of Carbonic Maceration in Wine
Carbonic maceration is known for creating lighter, fresher red wines, especially in Beaujolais, but research points to even more new applications for the technique
The Next Great Chardonnays Are from New Zealand
New Zealand has been producing Chardonnay for decades, but quality examples of this wine are on the rise from both islands—and they’re making their way to U.S. shores
What Will Be the Next ‘Bartender’s Ketchup’?
Bartenders share the qualities of a must-have cocktail modifiers and speculate on which ones will reach the top shelf
How This Sommelier Pairs Rare Wines from Saga’s Cellar
A graphic designer-turned-sommelier who is taking #winetok by storm, Eun Hee Kwon readily heads to this New York City restaurant’s cellar—63 floors down—to find back-vintage Burgundy and rebellious Txakoli for her guests
Brent Kroll on the Insane Diversity of German Wines
Watch this Washington, D.C., sommelier and restaurateur blind-taste a mystery white wine
