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Why More California Winemakers Are Embracing Varietal Diversity
Most of the state’s vineyards are planted with just nine varieties—the Seven Percent Solution’s Kevin Wardell explains why that’s changing
Distilling on Tribal Lands Is Now Legal in the U.S.
The recent repeal of an early-19th-century federal law creates new business opportunities for Native American spirits producers
Forget Appellations—Why Buyers Need to Focus on Etna’s Terroir
DOCs don’t tell the whole story, here’s why terroir is a bigger indicator of the region’s quality
In Defense of Regional Wine Cooperatives
The age of the grower-producer finds many buyers overlooking co-op wines—and missing out
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
Making the Case for Australian Wine
Your excuses for not carrying Australian wine are outdated—here’s why
Why Regionality Is Key to Chile’s Wine Evolution
Chilean winemaker Rodrigo Soto spotlights terroir as the catalyst that will move the country’s wines forward
Assessing the Impact of Wine List Awards
Guildsomm’s Kelli White weighs the benefits, from recognition to improved bottom lines
Why You Should Start Paying Attention to English Sparkling Wine
Master Somm Laura Rhys of Gusbourne on how these sparklers are here to stay—and how to sell them
Why Natural Bottles Deserve a Place on White Tablecloths
Sommelier Amanda Smeltz makes an argument for natural wines in fine dining
How Wine Buyers Can Be Activists
The #BorderlessWine movement aims to improve lives through wine purchases