The Next Great Chardonnays Are from New Zealand
New Zealand has been producing Chardonnay for decades, but quality examples of this wine are on the rise from both islands—and they’re making their way to U.S. shores
New Zealand has been producing Chardonnay for decades, but quality examples of this wine are on the rise from both islands—and they’re making their way to U.S. shores
The first half of 2024 has felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in
For wine buyers looking to diversify their restaurant’s wine list, auctions are a great way to acquire rare bottles—but successful bidding requires a well-planned strategy
Seven of the latest proposed American Viticulture Areas come from California, Washington, and Texas
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Wine pros are looking deeper into familiar places like Spain and California to discover new styles that have potential for the year ahead
The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry
Thanks to Carricante’s appeal and resilience, Mount Etna’s white wine production is on track to close the gap with its reds by the end of 2024
Wild pet-nats, precise Chenin Blancs, and Palominos with a Mexican accent—the young winemakers of Valle de Guadalupe are learning to define a region
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?
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
Armed with the right climate and grape varieties—and now, the resources—Oregon winemakers set their sights on traditional-method sparkling wines
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
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