When ICE Raids Come to Wine Country
This week saw the first known arrest of a vineyard steward under President Trump’s mass deportation policy. What is the wine industry doing to prepare for what comes next?
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In established and emerging regions alike, grape crush reports demonstrate the economic impact to legislators while supporting data-based decision-making for long-term growth
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Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
A Wine Renaissance in Calabria
A focus on indigenous grapes, terroir-driven winemaking, and a burgeoning natural wine movement push this overlooked Italian region in the spotlight
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Ongoing studies suggest that vineyard-specific microorganisms affect wine character. But does that mean natural wine is more expressive of terroir?
How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest
With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor
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As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
Top 6 Takeaways from the 2019 ASEV National Conference
Why weed mats trump herbicides, new insights on grape sunburn, how context affects consumers’ perceptions, and more
California Growers’ Strategies for Protecting Vineyards from Fire
Mowing grass and clearing underbrush are just two of the many ways vintners are managing wildfire risk
New Ways Drones Are Changing Vineyard Management
As the technology evolves, troubleshooting disease, monitoring vigor, and other intelligence gathering is getting easier
Tracing the Origin Story of Biodynamic Wine
How the holistic agricultural philosophy caught on with winemakers—and the pioneers who helped popularize it
The Impact of Own-Rooted Vines on Wine
From terroir transmission to flavor expression, winemakers discuss the draw of ungrafted vines
8 New California AVAs on the Horizon
What you need to know about the Golden State’s new appellations
5 South American Grape Varieties On the Rise
From Béquignol to Vischoqueña, winemakers are embracing the continent’s lesser-known varieties
How a Harvest Internship Can Benefit Your Career
Somms discuss setting up stages and what they learned working in the vineyard and cellar
The Next Wave of Sustainability in Wine
Winemakers discuss three ways to take environmental efforts to new heights
What a NYC Somm Learned Working Harvest in Burgundy
Nicolas Capron-Manieux reflects on his stage at Domaine Hubert Lamy—and its test of his endurance
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
Harvest and Crush Mishaps You’ll Never Forget
Gushing must, insect infestations, and drunken interns are just the beginning
Defining Virginia’s Signature Wine Style
Local winemakers and somms discuss the grapes and styles that could come to exemplify the state’s wines
