The Quiet Ascension of Wine on Tap
Kegged wine has grown immensely over the past decade, but today’s operating environment makes it even more attractive for restaurants and wine bars
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What’s Next for Rías Baixas?
As Spain’s best-known white wine region matures, its producers are experimenting with subregionality, longer aging, and grape varieties beyond Albariño
Is Styria About to Have a Breakout Moment in the U.S.?
A small fraction of wines from this Austrian region, known for Sauvignon Blanc and high-profile natural wines, come to the U.S.—but that may soon change
U.S. Importers Are Betting on These Up-and-Coming Wines
The niche regions and lesser-known grape varieties that importers see as potential new sources for significant wine sales
Far Upstream, Discover the Regions Left Off the Loire Valley Wine Map
Four little-known appellations have come together to form the Loire Volcanique association, bringing attention to this long undervalued winegrowing area
Why Many of California’s Best-Known Winemakers Flock to Amador County
Amador County is a whirlwind of soil types and back roads, but within it lies a treasure trove of vinous gold with exceptional value
How to Navigate the Growing Diversity of Orange Wine
Skin-macerated white wines have become as diverse a category as any. Now, restaurants and retailers are highlighting that diversity to guide consumers through the many shades of orange
12 Rosé Wines That Buyers Are Stocking Up On This Year
Sommeliers from around the country share their must-have rosés to pour this spring
What You Need to Know About Chianti Classico’s UGAs
Approved by Chianti Classico Consorzio members in June 2021, the 11 production zones offer more specificity of origin for Gran Selezione wines
How Southern French Winemakers Are Adapting Their Rosés to Climate Change
The 2021 vintage underscored the many challenges that southern French producers are facing amidst climatic extremes and rising temperatures. How will it impact their rosés?
How Retailers Are Creating Robust Wine Markets in Smaller U.S. Cities
A new wave of retailers and wine bars are finding success in smaller, historically overlooked markets. They share tips and tactics for getting the wines they want, increasing sales, and building community in local markets
Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine—Beyond Chateau Musar
New energy, a return to indigenous grape varieties, and experimental techniques make it high time to explore the full spectrum of Lebanon’s wines
6 Australian Wine Styles That Are Driving Sales
Diverse, vibrant, and unique Australian wine categories are newly exciting U.S. buyers and driving sales for restaurants and retailers
The New California Merlot Crisis
Northern California wineries that rely on Merlot for Bordeaux-style blends and varietal wines are struggling to secure enough high-quality grapes. What’s driving this shortage and what can be done to fix it?
The No- and Low-Alcohol Wine Category is Booming—and Retailers Should Pay Attention
With the recent explosion of consumer interest, industry pros shed light on where the no- and low-alcohol wine category is headed, why to buy it, and how to sell it
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
During a time of change, the wine industry is once again proving its resilience. Here are the key trends shaping the wine world in the year to come
Our Top Wine Stories of 2021
A look at our most-read wine features of the year, from new research about wine headaches to the case for sommeliers’ impact on restaurant profits
The Small Producers Driving the West Coast’s Riesling Revival
As small producers in California, Oregon, and Washington sharpen their focus on this niche grape, the West Coast is becoming an insider source for edgy Riesling styles
Examining the State of Champagne, by the Numbers
A look at the performance of France’s most famous sparkling wine region—and what to expect in the months ahead
How Winemakers Are Adapting to Changing Winds
Many new AVAs have been created based on the impact of wind—but those winds, including famed ones from around the world, are changing with the climate. What can viticulturalists and winemakers do to keep up?
The Amphora Project in Emilia-Romagna Channeling the Region’s Roman Roots
A cultural exchange with Georgian winemakers, ANsomigaFORA has helped Romagnoli producers rediscover the region’s native grape varieties through qvevri
In Search of the New Franciacorta
A new generation of producers in Italy’s premier sparkling wine region are casting off decades of French influence to pursue metodo classico wines with a more genuine sense of place
Inside Cava’s Quest to Upgrade its Reputation
Amidst movements to leave the Cava DO, the denomination has introduced new, quality-minded regulations. Can it change the perception of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine?
A New Era for American Sparkling Wine
As emerging and legacy domestic sparkling wine producers alike invest in quality and ageability, the U.S. market is ready to embrace a wider array of home-grown bubbly
