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With a mission-driven distribution portfolio and a nonprofit events organization, Jahdé Marley is uplifting the people—and grape varieties—that the wine industry has traditionally discounted
As the first Korean-American vintners in Oregon, Lois and Dave Cho are doing more than building a vineyard estate—they’re building a community
With Asian-inspired beers like Lemongrass Witbier and Yuza Blonde, Dokkaebier CEO Youngwon Lee is expanding the flavor profiles of craft brews to serve more diverse audiences
The growing awareness of hospitality workers’ health and well-being struggles prompted Alex Jump and LP O’Brien into action through their organization Focus on Health
Genetically distinct from other Malvasia varieties, this widely planted Istrian grape has become a focus for local winemakers thanks to its high quality and stylistic versatility
Around the world, winemakers are embracing this heat- and drought-tolerant variety—most commonly associated with sherry—to craft fresh, energetic wines, sans fortification
Lightweight glass, recycling, and alternative packaging provide steps towards a greener future, but the ultimate solution lies in reuse
As the wine industry reckons with the climate impact of its global transportation network, options multiply for decarbonizing freight and shipping
When large bodies of water, like the Pacific Ocean, create temperature inversions in the atmosphere, it upends growing norms for coastal and mountain vineyards
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity in barrel-aging rooms can create fresher, cleaner wines, but the impact of a warming climate poses challenges to these ideal conditions
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
As Americans’ love for apples coincides with a rising appreciation for brown spirits, Calvados finds a new home in the U.S. market
