9 Lesser-Known Grower Champagnes That Buyers Recommend
From vintage bottlings to varietal Pinot Meunier, here are the grower Champagnes that U.S. buyers are excited to pour through the new year
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Traditional regions like Jerez, Bordeaux, and Champagne are allowing new grape varieties to be planted—but how much will they really impact these beloved wines?
The Science Behind Reductive Aromas in Wine
Volatile sulfur compounds are polarizing aromas that can smell like anything from rotten eggs to struck match and beyond. How do they occur during viticulture and vinification—and are we thinking about them all wrong?
The State of the Sparkling Wine Market
Sparkling wine sales are robust across all major regions, but experts are on standby for a potential slowdown in the near future
The Complex Role of Dosage in Sparkling Wine
A sparkling wine’s dosage or liqueur d’expedition is often communicated as a number—grams per liter of sugar—yet it’s not about sweetness. Here’s why
A New Chapter in Oregon’s Sparkling Wine Movement
Armed with the right climate and grape varieties—and now, the resources—Oregon winemakers set their sights on traditional-method sparkling wines
Why Are There So Many New Champagne Cuvées This Year?
A recent influx of new releases from Champagne houses has been spurred by a changing climate, a move towards terroir specificities, and increasing demand for this sparkling wine
The New Bargains in Beaujolais
Beaujolais—especially cru Beaujolais—has become more expensive over the last decade. But buyers insist that there are still plenty of values to be found
The Science of Lees Aging
Lees aging not only yields attractive aromas and textures for still and sparkling wines alike—it also prevents oxidation and structural instability. Here’s how
7 Wines That Retailers Are Betting on for Holiday Gifting
U.S. wine buyers share their must-stock bottles for the season, from lesser-known Italian gems to Napa Valley icons
The Science of Flor Yeast
Best known for its role in sherry and vin jaune, flor imparts unique structure and flavor to wine. What conditions create a veil of flor—and how, exactly, does it impact wine style?
Jancis Robinson Shares a Look Inside the Evolution of The Oxford Companion to Wine
As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
