What You Need to Know About Slovenian Wine
With a focus on small production and minimal intervention techniques, Slovenian producers are writing a new chapter in the country’s wine story
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Does Malolactic Fermentation Have a Place in Rosé Production?
As climate change drives up temperatures and grape acidity drops, malolactic fermentations have mostly died out for rosés. But for a few key regions, grapes, and producers, rosés with malo still have a place
Germany Is Driving the Quality Revolution for Non-Alcoholic Wine
By focusing on quality base wines and technological advancements, Germany is building on its long history of non-alcoholic wine production
Imperial Ciders Are Growing Fast—Here’s Why
High-ABV ciders are trending thanks to updated regulations on packaging and taxation—as well as shifting consumer demands
The Benefits of Contour Farming in a Changing Climate
Some vineyard managers are turning to this affordable, natural farming method to combat a growing suite of climate change-related problems, such as drought and soil health
The Science of Thiols in Wine
The aroma compounds often associated with Sauvignon Blanc’s tropical and citrus notes are impacted by techniques like leaf plucking and selecting specific yeast strains
Why Independent Wine Retailers Are Making Custom Cuvées
Private-label wines have long existed for restaurant and retail chains, but now a growing number of small wine retailers are collaborating with boutique wineries to make their own limited-release wines
The Science of Grape Co-Fermentation
Researchers and winemakers weigh in on how the centuries-old practice of fermenting white and red grapes together affects a wine’s color, flavor, and texture
The Cost of Insuring Against Wine Disasters
As disasters and losses become more common, wineries are paying more to protect themselves—driving up the cost of wine
How Drag Shows Are Diversifying the Wine Tourism Experience
Across the world, some wineries and tasting rooms are turning to drag to get new faces in the door and change the script on the wine tasting experience
What to Know About 6 of California’s Proposed AVAs
The state’s potential new American Viticultural Areas stretch from Sonoma to San Diego County
Could Gene Editing Create More Disease-Resistant Grape Varieties?
Using gene-editing technologies like CRISPR, researchers are fighting back against one of the wine industry’s biggest problems—powdery mildew disease
