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
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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
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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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As Spain’s best-known white wine region matures, its producers are experimenting with subregionality, longer aging, and grape varieties beyond Albariño
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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
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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?
