Key Strategies for Hosting a Successful Portfolio Tasting
Large, walk-around portfolio tastings are staples of the beverage trade, but importers and distributors are fine-tuning their approaches, from attracting buyers to deciding what to pour
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8 Lesser-Known Greek Grapes on the Rise
Across Greece, indigenous grape varieties are shedding old associations and offering a new, expanding view of Greek wine
Are Library Wines Worth the Investment?
Producers, wholesalers, and buyers weigh in on the costs and benefits of selling aged wines after an initial vintage release
Why Winemakers Are Split on the Benefits of Concrete Eggs
Some winemakers promise this increasingly popular fermenting and aging vessel offers softer tannins and greater depth of flavor—but others are on the fence
Can Alternative Yeasts Lower Wine’s Alcohol Content?
Rising alcohol levels in wine due, in part, to a warming climate are prompting winemakers to look for alternative yeast strains beyond Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Sauternes Fights to Regain a Foothold with U.S. Wine Drinkers
After decades of dwindling sales, Bordeaux’s storied sweet wine is testing new strategies to boost its popularity
The Rise of Still Blanc de Noirs Wines
In California, Argentina, Germany, and beyond, winemakers are crafting white wines out of red grapes—without turning them into sparkling wines
These New Master Sommeliers Share How They Aced the Exam
Just after passing the 2023 MS exam, Mark Guillaudeu, MS, and Jonathan Eichholz, MS, share study tips, test-taking advice, and how they plan to celebrate
How Mencía Became Spain’s Breakout Star
Long in the shadow of better-known Spanish grapes, Mencía is finally gaining broader recognition thanks to investments in old vines and high-quality, terroir-driven winemaking
The Science of Pyrazines in Wine
Understanding the divisive aroma compounds best known for creating green notes like bell pepper and grass in Bordeaux grapes
What You Need to Know About Brazilian Wine
Although Brazil has been producing wine for nearly 500 years, the country’s wine industry is still figuring out its modern identity by exploring different wine styles, grapes, and viticultural methods
South African Wine Has Never Been Better—Have Americans Noticed?
Despite its high quality and good value, South African wine still represents a fraction of the wine imported into the U.S. market. Why? The complex answer stretches back decades
