Winemakers Are Reimagining Grape Waste as a Resource
Discarded grape pomace, free-run press juice, and dropped fruit can all become key ingredients in other revenue-driving products, from cosmetics to vermouth
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Bourbon, Biodiversity, and the Quest to Save America’s Oak Forests
Without the success of the White Oak Initiative—a coalition of distilleries, cooperages, and foresters—there will be too few trees for their current widespread use
New ESG Regulations Will Impact Every Winery—Here’s What to Know
Environmental, social, and governance metrics will soon be the global standard to which the wine industry will need to comply
The Retail Forecast for Wine and Spirits Gift Packaging
Supply chain disruptions and calls for more sustainable options have put this seasonal staple in the spotlight—yet demand for value-added packaging remains high
Why So Many Winemakers Are Embracing Agroforestry
Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
The Elusive Search for the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wine Closure
The proliferation of closure options in recent years has complicated the choice for winemakers—especially when it comes to sustainability
The Shrinking Footprint of Glass Wine Bottles
How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging
Looking for Low-Carbon Wine Shipping? Try Sail Freight
Grain de Sail, the first commercial exporter of wine by sail freight, shows that sail ship transport isn’t always a green gimmick, but can offer a viable—and scalable—alternative to conventional cargo
Climate-Friendly Spirits Production Is Possible. These Distilleries Are Demonstrating How
The spirits industry has long struggled to lower its carbon footprint—but that’s changing as producers adopt new approaches to curb emissions
How Southern French Winemakers Are Adapting Their Rosés to Climate Change
The 2021 vintage underscored the many challenges that southern French producers are facing amidst climatic extremes and rising temperatures. How will it impact their rosés?
How Bars Can Craft More Appealing—Yet Profitable—Cocktail Presentations
Perfect presentation is more than great garnishes, and with the right tools it can be sustainable and cost-effective, too
How Producers Are Making Climate-Friendly Winemaking a Reality
From employing regenerative farming to going carbon-neutral—or even carbon-negative—producers large and small are pushing themselves to innovate for the future of the planet
