What You Need to Know About the New West Coast AVAs
There are seven exciting new winegrowing regions across Washington, Oregon, and California
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10 New Master Sommeliers Share Their Road Maps to Success
There are fewer than 300 Master Sommeliers in the world. Here’s how 10 wine professionals from around the country earned the title in 2022
Why U.S. Winemakers Are Taking a Chance on Obscure Grape Varieties
Grapes such as Lagrein, Saperavi, and Ciliegiolo offer both opportunities and challenges to winemakers looking to set themselves apart
How Winter Pruning Can Make or Break a Harvest
Pruning is a crucial step in ensuring the success of each harvest, and the financial stability of grape growers and wine producers—here’s why
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
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
