How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest
With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor
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Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
How 8 New Master Sommeliers Earned Their Pin
Newly minted MSs—some for the second time—share their mental strategies for conquering the famously difficult exam
Exploring Napa’s Next-Wave Winemakers
Master Sommelier Matt Stamp examines the challenges—and opportunities—for the region’s upstart vintners
Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
Understanding the Georgian Wine Boom
The country’s indigenous grape varieties, incredible bargains, and off-the-beaten-path wine styles have sparked international interest
Predicting the Future of Rosé Wine
Examining what data can tell us about the category’s growth and its future trajectory
3 Ways Wineries Generate Buzz Among Industry Insiders
Brand experiences and incentives give sommeliers something to talk about—with colleagues and customers
What You Need to Know About Croatian Wine
Masters of Wine aren’t the only ones clamoring for more of the country’s wines—here’s what to try
The Challenges of Going Organic and Biodynamic in Bordeaux
How producers are overcoming climatic and disease pressures in an effort to create more sustainable wines
How Champagne Producers Are Preserving Acidity as the Climate Changes
Reducing dosage, blending high-acid reserve wines, and developing new hybrids are among the tactics to maintain freshness
