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In California and Idaho, fermenting and aging in this oak alternative is catching on
Embracing Smoke Taint as an Expression of Terroir
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How Climate Change Is Shaping Canada’s Wine Regions
Warm-weather varieties are thriving, though extreme weather still poses challenges
Moscato May Be Out, But Saracco is Still In
While sales of the sweet, sparkling wine slow to a dribble, Saracco Moscato defies the odds
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More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors
Why Is DRC the World’s Most Coveted Wine?
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The Challenges and Rewards of Making Petit Verdot
Producers make the case for the variety, and show how to get customers excited about the grape
Best Practices for Boosting Online Wine Sales
As e-commerce trends upward, wine shop purveyors share tips for increasing online revenue
Can-Do Attitude: Avoiding Pitfalls with Canned Wine
Winemakers discuss tips and best practices for packaging wine in the new format
5 Descriptors Wine Professionals Avoid
How sommeliers adapt the language of wine to better serve their customers
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Seasoned buyers give reps advice on how to win them over
5 Tips for Running a Highly Effective Tasting Group
Wine professionals give advice on getting a group off the ground—or out of a rut
What You Need to Know About Rioja’s New Regulations
New terroir-related classifications and white and sparkling wine categories are among the changes
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As consumers demand a fuller experience, four new wine bars go beyond cheese and charcuterie with serious menus
