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Sicilian wine phenom Arianna Occhipinti has become a modern icon with her terroir-centric winemaking practices and the elegant, singular wines they craft
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Why Winemakers Are Battling Extreme Terroirs
Winemakers are negotiating dramatic altitudes, latitudes, and climates to bring their bottles to life. Are the risks worth the rewards?
The Wine Industry’s Human Rights Challenge
It’s time to scrutinize the significant labor issues facing the wine sector—and explore the preliminary steps being taken to mitigate them
How to Keep the Irish Whiskey Boom Going
As Irish whiskey growth in the U.S. dips for the first time in two decades, what should producers and brands do to recapture that momentum? The Dead Rabbit’s Mark McLaughlin has an answer
The Keys to a Successful Beverage Partnership
Before embarking on a business partnership in the drinks industry, take these practical steps to set your company up for success—or, indeed, an amicable exit if plans go awry
Reviving Baga, the Star Grape of Portugal’s Bairrada Region
While Baga has been on the radar of wine professionals for many years, a new crop of grower-producers is driving change in the region and helping redefine the grape for U.S. drinkers
At The Urban Grape DC, Black-Owned Brands Are Driving Sales
During the opening weekend of The Urban Grape DC, the six best-selling wine and spirits bottles all came from Black-owned brands
How Piedmont’s Pelaverga Became an Industry Darling
Over the past decade, every wine pro has come to know and love Pelaverga—but how did this little-grown grape skyrocket to fame?
Why Wine Businesses Are Investing in Influencer Partnerships
With data pointing to the success of social media marketing, more wine businesses are including influencers as part of their overall marketing strategy
Why Falanghina Is Winning Over Winemakers
Climate change and appealing economics are propelling this little-known, white Italian grape into the spotlight
5 Regions Wine Buyers Are Excited About in 2024
Wine pros are looking deeper into familiar places like Spain and California to discover new styles that have potential for the year ahead
Can Taproom Chains Offset Lagging Beer Sales?
As the brewing industry struggles, some breweries are building out distinct satellite taprooms to boost profitability
How Ridge Vineyards Became an Industry Icon
Low-intervention winemaking at special vineyard sites like Monte Bello makes this California producer a favorite for those in the know
The Science of Koji in Sake Production
A key ingredient in the production of Japan’s most iconic foods and drinks, koji mold lies at the heart of the sake brewing process
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Non-alcoholic beverages meet the mainstream, Gen Z arrives on the scene, and coffee cocktails move beyond the Espresso Martini
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Alternatives without carbonation, improved customer service, and brewery consolidations are on deck for the coming year in beer
6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry
Why Etna Bianco Is Set to Outpace the Region’s Reds
Thanks to Carricante’s appeal and resilience, Mount Etna’s white wine production is on track to close the gap with its reds by the end of 2024
The Science of Botanical Extraction in Gin Distillation
From the finesse of vapor infusion to the practicalities of batch distillation, the chosen botanical extraction method has a profound impact on the profile of the finished gin
Valle de Guadalupe’s Groundbreaking Winemakers Are Passing the Baton
Wild pet-nats, precise Chenin Blancs, and Palominos with a Mexican accent—the young winemakers of Valle de Guadalupe are learning to define a region
Will New Grape Varieties Change the Identity of Classic Wine Regions?
Traditional regions like Jerez, Bordeaux, and Champagne are allowing new grape varieties to be planted—but how much will they really impact these beloved wines?
The Complex Role of Dosage in Sparkling Wine
A sparkling wine’s dosage or liqueur d’expedition is often communicated as a number—grams per liter of sugar—yet it’s not about sweetness. Here’s why
