Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
As a means of fighting climate change and preserving history, producers across Europe are reviving grape varieties that have never been cultivated for modern, commercial wine production
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The Growing Movement Behind ‘Long Charmat’ Sparkling Wine
In Italy, Brazil, and beyond, winemakers are leaving Charmat-method bubbly on the lees for longer periods of time in the effort to make more complex and robust wines
7 New AVAs in Nontraditional Winegrowing States
California isn’t the only state proposing new AVAs. Petitions are being considered for unexpected appellations on the East Coast and in the Midwest
9 Retailers Pick Their Favorite Rosés for the Season
Wine merchants around the country share the rosés they’ll be stocking up on for the upcoming summer season
Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why
In established and emerging regions alike, grape crush reports demonstrate the economic impact to legislators while supporting data-based decision-making for long-term growth
Understanding Terra Alta’s Brisat, Spain’s First Officially Designated Orange Wine
Terra Alta is capitalizing on the growing popularity of orange wine by officially adding their historic, skin-contact white wine to the DO’s bylaws
Why Industry Professionals Are Rethinking the Language of Wine
To become more inclusive and accessible, a growing industry movement is questioning traditional, often Eurocentric wine descriptors both in the classroom and on the floor
How the Wente Clone Came to Define California Chardonnay
Despite its lower yields, the Wente clone’s fruit-laden concentration has made it the king of California Chardonnay—with some help from key winemaking figures
What You Need to Know About Bulgarian Wine
With an emphasis on local grape varieties and modern techniques in the cellars, young winemakers are reshaping the perspective of Bulgarian wine
A Case Study in Growing an Emerging Wine State
From investing in education and grape-growing subsidies to galvanizing the winemaking community, New Mexico offers an example of rightsized growth
How Wine Businesses Are Maximizing Corporate Sales
