Exploring the Rise of English Sparkling Wine
Courtney Schiessl examines the rapid evolution, challenges, and opportunities facing England’s burgeoning winemaking industry—via GuildSomm
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The Role of Major and Minor Grapes in Wine Blends
Winemakers discuss current trends, complexity, and strategies for blending—via GuildSomm
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What you need to know about the grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques that create the area’s top-tier sparklers
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The Northern Rhône wine area is having a renaissance, but faces challenges on its path to becoming an appellation
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Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria
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