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As wineries increasingly rely on tastings, events, and other hospitality experiences to drive revenue, restrictive local zoning laws and costly legal battles are forcing producers to rethink how they operate
This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms
From crisp, aromatic bottles to rich, umami-driven styles, buyers and beverage directors share the sakes they are most excited about
Hungary’s dry wines and native varieties have gained ground in the U.S., but the biggest challenges around visibility, availability, and distribution remain
A closer look inside smoke-stressed grapevines could unlock new ways to protect grapes and treat wine
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products is set to go into effect in December. Will it wipe out a $1.1 billion industry?
From Minnesota to New Jersey, seven proposed AVAs aim to distinguish emerging regions by climate, soils, and grape varieties
From dedicated charters to custom bottlings, wineries are leveraging cruise partnerships to capture engaged audiences and drive long-term sales
Rather than abandoning vineyards amidst declining demand, some grape growers are pressing pause with the hopes of resuming production in a few years
Once on the margins, Burgenland is now a hub of ambitious winemaking that’s challenging Austria’s ideas about typicity and origin
The ethereal Garnachas of Sierra de Gredos have brought new recognition to this Spanish winemaking region, but after wildfires recently swept through the region, can the momentum continue?
As warming temperatures increase the risk of Pierce’s disease in European vineyards, researchers and growers are looking to California for lessons in detection, prevention, and management
One of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, Albania is in the midst of a quality revolution as vignerons embrace native grape varieties
Understanding the divisive aroma compounds best known for creating green notes like bell pepper and grass in Bordeaux grapes
Fungus-resistant hybrid grape varieties, known as PIWIs, are evolving through advances in breeding, offering growers new options in a changing climate
As consumer interest grows, soju, shōchū, and baijiu are following distinct paths in the U.S. market, signaling that Asian spirits are evolving beyond a single trend
With soccer fans drinking taprooms dry and weekday draft beer sales up, the 2026 World Cup was a win for the beer industry. Can breweries leverage this playbook for future events?
As labor costs soar, global wine regions are forced to weigh the high expense of traditional vineyard design against its tourism appeal and climate-adapting benefits
Netting is no longer just for hail—it is becoming one of viticulture’s most versatile climate adaptation tools
Alcohol industry members are dealing with trade war whiplash from the Trump administration’s stop-and-start tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the world. Here’s the latest on the new trade crisis
As climate change makes heat waves more prevalent, more producers have to combat sunburn in grapes—and the flabby, flat, rubbery notes they can bring to wine
In a warming climate, even one of the world’s most heat-tolerant grape varieties is reaching its limits
The Courgis vignerons have spent decades challenging convention in one of Burgundy’s most traditional regions
As moderation gains traction, breweries are building a category distinct from both light and non-alcoholic beer
