The Evolution of Premium Canned Wine
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Tracing the Origin Story of Pét-Nat
Digging into the roots of pétillant naturel to determine how the sparkling wine style became trendy—and what its newfound popularity means for its future
How Small American Wineries are Fighting to Survive the Crisis
Winemakers talk about their new reality and the lasting mark the coronavirus pandemic could leave on producers across the country
Exploring Argentina’s High-Elevation Uco Valley
What you need to know about the newly defined subregions producing some of the country’s most exciting, paradigm-shifting wines
Reclaiming Napa’s Classic Style
How changes in philosophy, farming, and ownership are bringing a return to freshness at some of Napa’s most historic wineries
Sparkling Wine in Wartime
Despite its reputation as a frivolous luxury, modern sparkling wine has been affected profoundly by combat and has played a surprisingly prominent role in world wars
A New Generation of Natural-Wine Producers Is Revolutionizing Italy’s Lazio Region
By embracing age-old traditions and organic viticulture, a handful of quality-minded winemakers are changing the region’s reputation
Exploring the Wines of Uruguay
With Tannat and Albariño as lead stars, the country is making some of the most distinctive wines in South America
Our Top Wine Stories of 2019
From the science of tannins to little-known Italian grapes, these are the wine stories that resonated most
How Vintners in Sonoma County Are Tackling Succession Planning
Multigenerational families are figuring out how to hold on to their most valuable asset—their vineyards
How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest
With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor
Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
How 8 New Master Sommeliers Earned Their Pin
Newly minted MSs—some for the second time—share their mental strategies for conquering the famously difficult exam
Exploring Napa’s Next-Wave Winemakers
Master Sommelier Matt Stamp examines the challenges—and opportunities—for the region’s upstart vintners
Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
Understanding the Georgian Wine Boom
The country’s indigenous grape varieties, incredible bargains, and off-the-beaten-path wine styles have sparked international interest
Predicting the Future of Rosé Wine
Examining what data can tell us about the category’s growth and its future trajectory
3 Ways Wineries Generate Buzz Among Industry Insiders
Brand experiences and incentives give sommeliers something to talk about—with colleagues and customers
What You Need to Know About Croatian Wine
Masters of Wine aren’t the only ones clamoring for more of the country’s wines—here’s what to try
The Challenges of Going Organic and Biodynamic in Bordeaux
How producers are overcoming climatic and disease pressures in an effort to create more sustainable wines
How Champagne Producers Are Preserving Acidity as the Climate Changes
Reducing dosage, blending high-acid reserve wines, and developing new hybrids are among the tactics to maintain freshness
California Growers’ Strategies for Protecting Vineyards from Fire
Mowing grass and clearing underbrush are just two of the many ways vintners are managing wildfire risk
What You Need to Know About Hungarian Wine
With a focus on dry wines from native varieties, a younger generation of winemakers is redefining the country’s offerings
