Why Are Sommeliers Making Wine?
Winemaking is the next frontier for multihyphenate sommeliers who want to get their hands dirty
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Fast-Casual Restaurants Take on Wine Lists
From kegs to private labels, fast-casual establishments are building strong brand messages through inventive wine options
Red Blotch Rising
A new virus that started spreading across California vineyards—and the nation—in the 2000s is under investigation
Argentina’s Evolving Appellations
New Geographical Indications in the pipeline reveal how Argentina’s appellation system is changing
The Tasting Group That Launched the L.A. Wine Scene
How one of the country’s largest wine markets got off the ground, one tasting group at a time
Where to Get Your Wine in Vacationland
Matt Chaney of Down East Wine Imports in Kennebunk, Maine, shares six of his favorite wines to uncork with seafood
Sharing the Wealth at High Treason
How two fine-dining pros in San Francisco found their ideal jobs spinning records and pouring allocated bottles by the glass
48 Hours in Champagne with Peter Liem
The Champagne expert and author reveals his personal list of favorite spots to explore for an authentic taste of the region
Leaving the Appellation System
The new Vin de France category is growing in popularity. What does that mean for the AOC?
Introducing Black Chardonnay: Rediscovering Forgotten Techniques for Premium Wines
Learn how some producers are returning to ancient practices to craft exceptional wines
Scams That Target Wine Producers
Fraudsters pretending to work for legitimate wine companies are using identity theft to rob unsuspecting producers
The Science of Smoke Taint
How fires near vineyards can affect a wine’s sensory details, imparting smoky aromas and putting the wine at risk
VIEWPOINTS
Do We Still Need Sommeliers in Restaurants?
Restaurant operators and wine directors weigh in with wine service models they’ve found successful, and discuss the evolving roles of wine professionals on the floor
Winemaking’s Urban Sprawl
With infrastructure and looser restrictions as draws, some winemakers are trading wine country for urban digs
Luke Wohlers of Importer Walden Selections
This former sommelier is importing some of the more interesting bottles available in the Pacific Northwest
German Riesling: On the Precipice of Change
How climate change is affecting German Rieslings and what it means for the future of the Prädikatswein system
Pommery Looks Beyond Champagne
With new plantings in California and England, Thierry Gasco is chasing a growing thirst for sparkling wine
48 Hours in Florence with Jeff Porter
The Batali & Bastianich beverage director shares his tips for touring and tasting in Tuscany’s capital city
Seeking Depth in New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
A look at how winemakers are moving Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc beyond its one-dimensional reputation
VIEWPOINTS
Do Wine Scores Still Matter?
In the debut of SevenFifty Daily’s Viewpoints series, we asked several top experts on various sides of the divide to tell us how scores impact their work
The Wall of Affordable Deliciousness
How Domaine LA owner, Jill Bernheimer, created a high-impact, affordable wine wall in her Los Angeles shop
Straight Off the Shelf in Nashville
Will Motley of Woodland Wine Merchants shares six favorite indie wines from the shelves of his Nashville shop
How Library Wines Help Build a Legacy
Poring through a collection of library wines offers a unique opportunity to learn from vintages past
No-Dosage Champagnes, In Context
Champagne producers have been tinkering with dosage levels for years; here, we examine the outer limits of Brut
