Sylvain Pataille changed the industry’s perception of Burgundy’s underdog white grape—as well as the Marsannay appellation as ...

Blending wine is about much more than combining different grape varieties—it can impact alcohol, color, flavor, and more.

The South American wine scene is more exciting than ever, with a slew of traditional and cutting-edge wines catching the attention of wine pros… ...

Searching for Terroir in Tequila—Beyond the Highlands and Lowlands If the agave cultivation and production process is approached with care, each tequila-producing state and subregion—even a single ...

The Plight of California’s Grape Growers As vines are pulled and grapes left unpicked across California, farmers blame tax loopholes, import incentives, and sluggish demand. Now, some ask, can tariffs ...

Can Non-Mexican Agave Spirits Go Mainstream? Domestically produced agave spirits currently comprise a tiny percentage of the U.S. market, but as the category grows, producers are betting there’s room ...

When establishing a vineyard, it’s nearly impossible to make a standalone decision. Every element, from the climate to the tractor, is part of a connected system. So when it comes to vine density—that ...

Ozempic Curbs Drinking—So What Does That Mean for the Alcohol Industry? An estimated 15 million Americans are currently taking semaglutide weight loss drugs, which are proven to impact alcohol ...

As labor becomes even scarcer, even ultra-premium wineries are expected to turn to mechanical harvesters. Will wine quality suffer?

The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail Without federal guidance on the sale and consumption of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, states are scrambling to legislate, leading to a confusing ...

5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 From tariffs to climate change, the wine industry will face significant challenges in the year ahead, but changing consumer preferences could also bring ...

What Do Neo-Prohibitionists Really Want? Organizations that advocate for more stringent policies around the sale and marketing of alcohol are gaining momentum. What does this mean for the beverage ...