A Sommelier’s Guide to Wine Auctions
For wine buyers looking to diversify their restaurant’s wine list, auctions are a great way to acquire rare bottles—but successful bidding requires a well-planned strategy
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An Insider’s Look at 7 Potential New AVAs
Seven of the latest proposed American Viticulture Areas come from California, Washington, and Texas
Why Winemakers Are Battling Extreme Terroirs
Winemakers are negotiating dramatic altitudes, latitudes, and climates to bring their bottles to life. Are the risks worth the rewards?
5 Regions Wine Buyers Are Excited About in 2024
Wine pros are looking deeper into familiar places like Spain and California to discover new styles that have potential for the year ahead
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry
Why Etna Bianco Is Set to Outpace the Region’s Reds
Thanks to Carricante’s appeal and resilience, Mount Etna’s white wine production is on track to close the gap with its reds by the end of 2024
Valle de Guadalupe’s Groundbreaking Winemakers Are Passing the Baton
Wild pet-nats, precise Chenin Blancs, and Palominos with a Mexican accent—the young winemakers of Valle de Guadalupe are learning to define a region
Will New Grape Varieties Change the Identity of Classic Wine Regions?
Traditional regions like Jerez, Bordeaux, and Champagne are allowing new grape varieties to be planted—but how much will they really impact these beloved wines?
The Complex Role of Dosage in Sparkling Wine
A sparkling wine’s dosage or liqueur d’expedition is often communicated as a number—grams per liter of sugar—yet it’s not about sweetness. Here’s why
A New Chapter in Oregon’s Sparkling Wine Movement
Armed with the right climate and grape varieties—and now, the resources—Oregon winemakers set their sights on traditional-method sparkling wines
Why Are There So Many New Champagne Cuvées This Year?
A recent influx of new releases from Champagne houses has been spurred by a changing climate, a move towards terroir specificities, and increasing demand for this sparkling wine
The New Bargains in Beaujolais
Beaujolais—especially cru Beaujolais—has become more expensive over the last decade. But buyers insist that there are still plenty of values to be found
7 Wines That Retailers Are Betting on for Holiday Gifting
U.S. wine buyers share their must-stock bottles for the season, from lesser-known Italian gems to Napa Valley icons
Jancis Robinson Shares a Look Inside the Evolution of The Oxford Companion to Wine
As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
8 Lesser-Known Greek Grapes on the Rise
Across Greece, indigenous grape varieties are shedding old associations and offering a new, expanding view of Greek wine
Are Library Wines Worth the Investment?
Producers, wholesalers, and buyers weigh in on the costs and benefits of selling aged wines after an initial vintage release
Sauternes Fights to Regain a Foothold with U.S. Wine Drinkers
After decades of dwindling sales, Bordeaux’s storied sweet wine is testing new strategies to boost its popularity
The Rise of Still Blanc de Noirs Wines
In California, Argentina, Germany, and beyond, winemakers are crafting white wines out of red grapes—without turning them into sparkling wines
What You Need to Know About Brazilian Wine
Although Brazil has been producing wine for nearly 500 years, the country’s wine industry is still figuring out its modern identity by exploring different wine styles, grapes, and viticultural methods
South African Wine Has Never Been Better—Have Americans Noticed?
Despite its high quality and good value, South African wine still represents a fraction of the wine imported into the U.S. market. Why? The complex answer stretches back decades
Inside the Evolution of Crete’s Wine Industry
After a late bout of phylloxera, this Greek island’s wine industry is entering a new era thanks to enthusiastic young vintners and a newfound appreciation for native grapes
9 Canned Wines Actually Worth Drinking, According to Buyers
Retailers and beverage directors highlight canned wines they’re excited to sell, from classics like Muscadet and Beaujolais to orange piquette from California
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
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
