Exploring the World of Lebanese Wine—Beyond Chateau Musar
New energy, a return to indigenous grape varieties, and experimental techniques make it high time to explore the full spectrum of Lebanon’s wines
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How to Stay Informed About Tariffs and How to Take Action
As the threat of increased tariffs remains soberingly real, a vocal group of industry activists share what you need to know—and do
Uncertainty Over Tariff Outcome Continues to Take a Toll
The looming threat of 100 percent tariffs is already costing jobs, hurting businesses, and causing instability as the wine industry braces for a decision from D.C.
With Threat of 100 Percent Tariffs on EU Wines and Spirits, Fears Loom Large
Proposed higher tariffs on expanded list of European wines could devastate business, say importers and retailers
Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What?
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
Drinks Industry Leaders Speak Out on Looming EU Trade War
Proposed EU tariffs will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers, say alcohol beverage trade groups
What You Need to Know About Turkish Wine
Indigenous varieties and dynamic flavor profiles are among the factors helping them break ground in the U.S.
Why You Should Reconsider Sekt
New designations from Austria and Germany are pushing forward the quality of this undervalued sparkling wine category
Tracing the Origin Story of Grower Champagne
Author David White defines the key players and developments that shaped the now-popular category
What You Need to Know About the GDPR
How U.S. beverage alcohol companies can comply with new EU privacy regulations
Why Italy Is Trying to Ban Australian Nero d’Avola in U.K. Markets
First Prosecco, now Nero d’Avola—the continuing trademark battle over grape variety names
What’s Next for Portuguese Wine?
New energy suffuses the country’s up-and-coming wine regions
Moscato May Be Out, But Saracco is Still In
While sales of the sweet, sparkling wine slow to a dribble, Saracco Moscato defies the odds
Making Varietal Wines in Bordeaux
An upstart company is working with Château Lynch-Bages to make “component” wines
Measuring Phylloxera’s Impact on the World of Wine
GuildSomm’s Kelli White examines how the aphid-like insect has transformed viticulture
Carving a New Niche in Cognac
How small producers are innovating to survive in a brand-dominated category—and appeal to younger consumers
Getting to Know the Tintore di Tramonti Grape
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren explores Campania’s long-forgotten variety
Getting to Know Cava’s New Category
Spain’s budget-friendly designation gets a luxury upgrade with super-premium sparklers
Finding Puglia’s Soul in Negroamaro
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren makes a case for embracing the undervalued, yet versatile and food-friendly red wine
New Winemakers Driving Change in Catalonia’s Wine Scene
In an ancient part of Spain known primarily for Cava, sommelier Amanda Smeltz discovers an independent streak emphasizing indigenous varieties and sustainable practices
Getting to Know Chasselas
Widely grown but little known, Switzerland’s champion white grape is starting to attract the attention of wine enthusiasts outside its homeland
Why Some Champagne Producers are Going Organic and Biodynamic
Farming biodynamically and organically in Champagne has traditionally been seen as risky business, but a growing movement is challenging that prejudice
Are We Driving Toward .05?
If more states follow the lead of Utah and much of Europe by lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit, you may already be drunk
The Harvesting Diet of a Burgundian Winemaker
How a family of Mâcon winemakers sustains themselves during weeks of back-breaking work
