Our Top Wine Stories of 2021
A look at our most-read wine features of the year, from new research about wine headaches to the case for sommeliers’ impact on restaurant profits
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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
Examining the State of Champagne, by the Numbers
A look at the performance of France’s most famous sparkling wine region—and what to expect in the months ahead
How Winemakers Are Adapting to Changing Winds
Many new AVAs have been created based on the impact of wind—but those winds, including famed ones from around the world, are changing with the climate. What can viticulturalists and winemakers do to keep up?
The Amphora Project in Emilia-Romagna Channeling the Region’s Roman Roots
A cultural exchange with Georgian winemakers, ANsomigaFORA has helped Romagnoli producers rediscover the region’s native grape varieties through qvevri
In Search of the New Franciacorta
A new generation of producers in Italy’s premier sparkling wine region are casting off decades of French influence to pursue metodo classico wines with a more genuine sense of place
Inside Cava’s Quest to Upgrade its Reputation
Amidst movements to leave the Cava DO, the denomination has introduced new, quality-minded regulations. Can it change the perception of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine?
A New Era for American Sparkling Wine
As emerging and legacy domestic sparkling wine producers alike invest in quality and ageability, the U.S. market is ready to embrace a wider array of home-grown bubbly
Why It’s Time to Pay Attention to Ventoux
One of the coolest-climate—and most biodiverse—regions in the southern Rhône, this up-and-coming appellation is quietly undergoing a quality evolution
Alto Adige’s Burgeoning Biodynamic Movement
From small producers to large cooperatives, a paradigm shift in farming practices is taking root in this conservative corner of northern Italy
For Many Craft Breweries, Winemaking is the Next Frontier
To broaden their sales base, breweries are reaching beyond the beer drinker by producing natural wines, piquettes, fruited spritzes, and more
Making a Case for Premium Vinho Verde
A more complex, textured style of Vinho Verde has emerged, driven by monovarietal, subzone-specific wines at slightly higher price points. Is the U.S. market ready to accept them?
