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
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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
Santa Barbara Wine
Santa Barbara’s diverse, well-balanced, affordable wines are well worth seeking out—including these three producers to watch
8 Italian Wines Worth Selling Now, According to Buyers
Retail and restaurant buyers spotlight the Italian wines they’re excited to stock, from Valle d’Aosta to Sicily
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
How Wine Professionals Can Get the Most Out of Winery Visits
Industry experts offer tips for maximizing the educational and networking benefits of trips to wine country, from the prep to the follow-through
Next-Gen Barolo
On-the-ground research has led Thatcher Baker-Briggs to meet a number of young vintners who are rethinking accepted Barolo vinification techniques—and their wines are delicious
Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
As a means of fighting climate change and preserving history, producers across Europe are reviving grape varieties that have never been cultivated for modern, commercial wine production
