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
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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
