How Wine Professionals Can Get the Most Out of Winery Visits
Industry experts offer tips for maximizing the educational and networking benefits of trips to wine country, from the prep to the follow-through
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Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
As a means of fighting climate change and preserving history, producers across Europe are reviving grape varieties that have never been cultivated for modern, commercial wine production
A Proposed Pesticide Ban Divides Austrian Vintners
A draft EU proposal would prohibit the use of pesticides in nature reserves—but for winemakers in the challenging region of the Wachau, is there an alternative?
How Bordeaux Opened its Doors to Wine Tourism
Two decades ago, Bordeaux vineyards were virtually closed to tourism; now, it’s one of the world’s premier wine destinations. What changed?
5 Rising-Star AAPI Drinks Professionals
Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
The Big Business of Booze Trails
Linking distilleries, wineries, and breweries in a tourist-friendly map or trail raises the bottom line for the producers involved, but also gives local economies a much-needed boost
The Growing Movement Behind ‘Long Charmat’ Sparkling Wine
In Italy, Brazil, and beyond, winemakers are leaving Charmat-method bubbly on the lees for longer periods of time in the effort to make more complex and robust wines
7 New AVAs in Nontraditional Winegrowing States
California isn’t the only state proposing new AVAs. Petitions are being considered for unexpected appellations on the East Coast and in the Midwest
How Mycorrhizal Fungi Create More Drought-Resistant Grapevines
As climate change continues to alter viticulture, some farmers are harnessing the power of an ancient fungus to strengthen their vines
Rosé, By the Numbers
New countries of origin and higher-end cuvées are increasingly becoming part of the rosé conversation. Learn more about shifting demand with our downloadable infographic
9 Retailers Pick Their Favorite Rosés for the Season
Wine merchants around the country share the rosés they’ll be stocking up on for the upcoming summer season
Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why
In established and emerging regions alike, grape crush reports demonstrate the economic impact to legislators while supporting data-based decision-making for long-term growth
