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Willamette Chardonnays Find a New Niche
Why Oregon producers are now championing the other Burgundian grape—and finding a growing audience
Cabernet Franc Is on the Rise in Argentina
The variety is hotly tipped as the country’s next star, but how far will it go?
5 Strategies for Selling Dessert Wines
Wine directors and retailers weigh in on increasing revenue and enhancing guest experiences with after-dinner sips
Exploring Rosé Winemaking Techniques
Wine professionals from Provence to Chile discuss the varying production methods for pink wines
Making Varietal Wines in Bordeaux
An upstart company is working with Château Lynch-Bages to make “component” wines
Embracing Old Oak Barrels
Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years
How South Africa’s Wine Industry Plans to Survive the Water Crisis
Confronted with an epic drought, producers discuss their strategies for moving toward a more sustainable future
A New Retail Shop-Wine Bar Hybrid Shakes Up Charleston’s Wine Scene
Femi Oyediran and Miles White’s Graft celebrates a deep love of wine—and music
The Challenges–and Thrills–of Selling Spätburgunder
German Pinot is beating out Burgundies in blind tastings. But how do you move bottles?
How to Make the Most of a Trade-Only Wine Auction
Veterans give their advice for scouting hidden gems and scoring deals
Becoming a Master of Roussanne
Maggie Harrison on her unconventional path to becoming a winemaker and her dedication to a difficult grape
How the Trinchero Family Built a Wine Empire
The Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois owners ignored critics and bucked traditions to get ahead of consumer trends
Do Celebrity Wines Sell?
Industry professionals discuss how fame affects the retail sales of wines associated with actors, musicians, and sports stars
Getting to Know Cava’s New Category
Spain’s budget-friendly designation gets a luxury upgrade with super-premium sparklers
Finding Puglia’s Soul in Negroamaro
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren makes a case for embracing the undervalued, yet versatile and food-friendly red wine
3 Myths About Irrigation and Dry Farming
Examining the facts and falsehoods about how water in the vineyard (or lack thereof) can affect a wine’s quality
Getting to Know Chasselas
Widely grown but little known, Switzerland’s champion white grape is starting to attract the attention of wine enthusiasts outside its homeland
Should Wine Labels List Ingredients?
Wine industry experts weigh in on whether wine labels should be more transparent, revealing when common additives are used
Clone Wars: Selecting the Right Pinot
Which clones are best for different regions—and how winemakers choose them
Next-Wave Innovation in Sherry
Bodegas revisit old techniques to help bring sherry into the future
Rising Alcohol Levels: How Winemakers are Adjusting
Winemakers share their tactics for managing—and reducing—alcohol levels
How 6 New Master Sommeliers Made the Cut
Fresh from the exam, several MS’s share their stories and advice
Red Blends Hit a Sweet Spot
Crowd-pleasing red-blend wines are trending with both consumers and the U.S. wine industry
