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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
Why New York State is the Next Great American Wine Region
Backed by an established history, a penchant for experimentation, and an array of distinctive terroirs, New York State is proving itself as a formidable winegrowing region on the world stage.
Regenerative Viticulture: Trendy Buzzword or Revolutionary Farming Philosophy?
A new certification program aims to define this carbon-capturing farming practice, which some believe could transform vineyards and combat climate change
Our Top Wine Stories of 2020
From an exploration of malolactic fermentation deep-dive to Italy’s up-and-coming Timorasso grape, here are the wine stories that ranked highest with our readers this year
What Corks Will Wine Pros Be Popping on NYE?
We asked 14 industry insiders to share the bottle of sparkling wine they’ll be opening to toast 2020’s end—and why it’s the right wine for this moment
The Problem with Wine Terminology in the Virtual World
Bartender-turned-retailer Nat Harry makes the case for bringing back taboo descriptors like “jammy” and “smooth” to connect with customers
The New Conversation About White Wine and Tannins
More winemakers are using partial skin contact to create whites with firmer tannin structures and greater complexity
How Winemakers Craft Clean Natural Wines
Why are some natural wines marked by volatile acidity, Brett, and mousiness, while others aren’t? Alex Russan investigates
When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19
After being temporarily robbed of career-essential senses, sommeliers and wine journalists reflect on how the experience changed them
Wine Auctions Pivot—Quite Profitably—to the Virtual World
How the booming success of remote auctions is transforming the fine wine market
The New Strategies for Wine Retail Success
How savvy off-premise operators have adapted their approach to inventory management mid-pandemic
