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
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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
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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?
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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
