Examining Industry Efforts to Elevate Women in Wine and Spirits
In recent years, more attention has been paid to the challenges women face in the beverage alcohol industry. Examining the progress women have made—and why there’s more work to be done
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The New California Merlot Crisis
Northern California wineries that rely on Merlot for Bordeaux-style blends and varietal wines are struggling to secure enough high-quality grapes. What’s driving this shortage and what can be done to fix it?
What Beverage Pros Are Doing Differently in 2022
10 wine and spirits professionals share the one thing they are changing in the new year
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
Breweries persevered through an unpredictable year. What adaptations will they make in 2022?
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
During a time of change, the wine industry is once again proving its resilience. Here are the key trends shaping the wine world in the year to come
5 Spirits and Cocktail Trends That Will Define 2022
Cocktails and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum forecasts some of the biggest trends the spirits industry will see over the next year
The Alcohol Industry Is Entering a New Golden Age—Here’s Why
John Beaudette explains how increased market access, favorable tax rates, growing consumer demand, and an explosion of new products forecast a bright future for all tiers
Last Year, the Drinks Industry Made a Commitment to Diversity. Here’s What Has Changed
A look into the programs, organizations, and scholarships created to bring real change—and why there’s still more work to be done
What’s the Future of the Floor Sommelier Role?
Opportunity abounds in today’s current hiring frenzy, but restaurant operators are looking for wine pros with new skills who can take on hybrid responsibilities
Why AAPIs Are Underrepresented in Beverage
Inside the dynamics that have held this diverse demographic back in the drinks industry—and the new opportunities bringing change
The Transformation of Alcohol Distribution
Pressure from small producers, ecommerce, and emerging new models are challenging the traditional three-tier system. How are new players and established wholesalers responding?
The Quest to Diversify the Craft Beer World
A new generation of craft beer professionals is working to broaden the industry’s overwhelmingly white workforce and consumer base
