9 Lesser-Known Grower Champagnes That Buyers Recommend
From vintage bottlings to varietal Pinot Meunier, here are the grower Champagnes that U.S. buyers are excited to pour through the new year
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8 American Single Malt Whiskeys Buyers Are Excited to Sell
There has been a flurry of new releases in the still-pending American Single Malt category. Here retailers and bartenders pick their standout bottles
7 Wines That Retailers Are Betting on for Holiday Gifting
U.S. wine buyers share their must-stock bottles for the season, from lesser-known Italian gems to Napa Valley icons
8 Spirits to Stock for the Holiday Season, According to Retailers
Premium tequilas, small-batch bourbons, and a New York nocino—these are the spirits and liqueurs retailers are recommending for gifting
9 Canned Wines Actually Worth Drinking, According to Buyers
Retailers and beverage directors highlight canned wines they’re excited to sell, from classics like Muscadet and Beaujolais to orange piquette from California
Why Value-Seeking Buyers Turn to Germany’s Spätburgunder
In control states like Pennsylvania, these German Pinot Noirs offer a value-packed alternative to Burgundy
Looking to Field Blends as the Ultimate Expression of Terroir
For Portland, Oregon, sommelier and restaurateur Kelsey Glasser, field blends from around the world tell the story of one unique vineyard in a more sustainable way
8 Italian Wines Worth Selling Now, According to Buyers
Retail and restaurant buyers spotlight the Italian wines they’re excited to stock, from Valle d’Aosta to Sicily
Next-Gen Barolo
On-the-ground research has led Thatcher Baker-Briggs to meet a number of young vintners who are rethinking accepted Barolo vinification techniques—and their wines are delicious
Gabriel Meffre
At a mainstay Washington, D.C. wine shop, the Rhône Valley wines of Gabriel Meffre offer range and value for collectors and casual consumers alike
Volcanic White Wines
When temperatures rise, DECANTsf wine buyer Simi Grewal gravitates towards textured, smoky, salty white wines, specifically those from the world’s volcanic wine regions
Apple and Grape Co-Ferments
A local wine director thinks co-fermenting apples and grapes into pét-nat-style sparklers could help preserve Sonoma’s 150-year-old apple trees
