How Wine Professionals Can Get the Most Out of Winery Visits
Industry experts offer tips for maximizing the educational and networking benefits of trips to wine country, from the prep to the follow-through
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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
Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
As a means of fighting climate change and preserving history, producers across Europe are reviving grape varieties that have never been cultivated for modern, commercial wine production
A Proposed Pesticide Ban Divides Austrian Vintners
A draft EU proposal would prohibit the use of pesticides in nature reserves—but for winemakers in the challenging region of the Wachau, is there an alternative?
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
How Bordeaux Opened its Doors to Wine Tourism
Two decades ago, Bordeaux vineyards were virtually closed to tourism; now, it’s one of the world’s premier wine destinations. What changed?
5 Rising-Star AAPI Drinks Professionals
Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
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
Cocchi Rosa
Low proof, bright, and gently bitter, aromatized wine Cocchi Rosa plays well in cocktails or stands alone as a sipper
Rosé, By the Numbers
New countries of origin and higher-end cuvées are increasingly becoming part of the rosé conversation. Learn more about shifting demand with our downloadable infographic
9 Retailers Pick Their Favorite Rosés for the Season
Wine merchants around the country share the rosés they’ll be stocking up on for the upcoming summer season
Flor-Aged Wines
Outside of Jerez and Jura, aging wines under a veil of yeast is uncommon, but these experimental SKUs bring an element of surprise to consumers, says sommelier Paula de Pano
Agave Spirits, By the Numbers
Discover what’s fueling growth for tequila, mezcal, and beyond with our downloadable agave spirits infographic
How to Maximize Your Restaurant’s Rosé Sales
Stock up early and negotiate exclusive deals with distributors to stand out in this prime rosé sales season
Maison Premiere’s Maison Sherry Cobbler
This complex and heavily-garnished take on a 19th-century classic helped put Maison Premiere on the cocktail map—and has been a top seller ever since
How to Create a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Program That Sells
Beverage pros offer a range of tips for maximizing the potential of a zero-proof drinks menu, from efficient cocktail creation to staff training
Understanding Terra Alta’s Brisat, Spain’s First Officially Designated Orange Wine
Terra Alta is capitalizing on the growing popularity of orange wine by officially adding their historic, skin-contact white wine to the DO’s bylaws
Ökonomierat Rebholz ‘Ganz Horn’ Riesling GG 2021
After a string of warm vintages across Europe, Ökonomierat Rebholz’s 2021 Ganz Horn Riesling offers a return to Germany’s traditional style
How Viticulture Programs Drive Success for Emerging Wine Regions
Viticulture and enology programs help local wineries hone their grape-growing and winemaking practices, and train the next generation of winemaker talent
M&H Apex ‘Dead Sea’ Whisky
Israel’s Apex ‘Dead Sea’ Whisky uses the salinity, heat, and altitude of the Dead Sea to create an entirely unique expression
The Anti-Greenwashing Guide to Nonprofit Drinks Partnerships
With environmental integrity ranking high among consumer priorities, how can drinks brands work with nonprofits to make a meaningful impact?
Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert continues to be surprised by her home state’s Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
Lustau Vermut Blanco
Bar Calico’s head bartender Trevor Easton Langer uses Lustau’s sherry-based vermouth to add depth and complexity to cocktails, including the Caprese Martini
