The Story Behind the American Wine Crisis
The first half of 2024 has felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in
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The Plight of California’s Grape Growers
As vines are pulled and grapes left unpicked across California, farmers blame tax loopholes, import incentives, and sluggish demand. Now, some ask, can tariffs provide much-needed relief?
Can Non-Mexican Agave Spirits Go Mainstream?
Domestically produced agave spirits currently comprise a tiny percentage of the U.S. market, but as the category grows, producers are betting there’s room on the shelf
8 American Wines to Stock Right Now, According to Experts
From old-vine Zinfandel to summer-friendly chillable reds, these are the domestic wines that pros around the country are excited about right now
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
Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert continues to be surprised by her home state’s Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
The Small Producers Driving the West Coast’s Riesling Revival
As small producers in California, Oregon, and Washington sharpen their focus on this niche grape, the West Coast is becoming an insider source for edgy Riesling styles
The Increasing Threat of the Spotted Lanternfly
An invasive species that has decimated Pennsylvania vineyards may soon spread to other states
Drinks Industry Leaders Speak Out on Looming EU Trade War
Proposed EU tariffs will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers, say alcohol beverage trade groups
Why American Winemakers Are Embracing Melon de Bourgogne
The Loire variety is gaining traction. Is it ripe for a renaissance in the New World?
Gamay vs. Valdiguié: The Smackdown
Two underdog grapes—one championed in Oregon and the other in California—face off
4 New Willamette Valley Sub-AVAs on the Horizon
Oregon’s largest wine region is set to be divided into areas of distinctive microclimates and soil types
Examining America’s Emerging Wine Regions
From the midwest to the southwest, winemakers are experimenting in new terroirs
Measuring Phylloxera’s Impact on the World of Wine
GuildSomm’s Kelli White examines how the aphid-like insect has transformed viticulture
How Did Valkyrie Selections Scale Up?
By leveraging relationships, relying on instinct, and relentlessly seeking value, Valkyrie has become a serious player in the import game
Red Blends Hit a Sweet Spot
Crowd-pleasing red-blend wines are trending with both consumers and the U.S. wine industry
Are We Driving Toward .05?
If more states follow the lead of Utah and much of Europe by lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit, you may already be drunk
Coming to America as an Imported Spirits Brand
Genever brand de Borgen leaps across the pond, finding hurdles along the way
Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Winegrowing
American and Canadian vintners weigh in on the challenges and benefits of obtaining organic certification
The Case for More Cider Bars
Cider bars have been popping up across the country, but many feel there are still far too few to help expand the category
Red Blotch Rising
A new virus that started spreading across California vineyards—and the nation—in the 2000s is under investigation
