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
Understanding Perceived Minerality in Wine
Sensory scientists and wine experts weigh in on minerality and its effect on wine
How 8 New Master Sommeliers Earned Their Pin
Newly minted MSs—some for the second time—share their mental strategies for conquering the famously difficult exam
How Lindsay Woodard Became a Cult Willamette Valley Vintner
Under the radar in Oregon, the founder of Retour achieved success by using her marketing savvy to entice collectors in the South
Why Buyers Should Source from Unsung Regions
The wine director of D.C.’s Maydan traces the real-time impact of a purpose-driven list
Exploring Napa’s Next-Wave Winemakers
Master Sommelier Matt Stamp examines the challenges—and opportunities—for the region’s upstart vintners
Managing a Wine Program That Changes Seasonally
Beverage directors share tips for organizing inventory, analyzing costs, and educating staff
The Science of Color in Wine
Wine professionals discuss pigmentation, extraction, and how color can affect everything from appearance to ageability
Understanding Sherry’s New Regulations
The change will permit nonfortified wines in some subregions, allowing for greater diversity
Why Napa Valley Needs to Start Talking About Climate Change
A winemaker makes the case that the time to start identifying solutions to Napa’s climate concerns is now