Kathleen Willcox
Kathleen Willcox writes about wine, food and culture from her home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She is keenly interested in sustainability issues, and the business of making ethical drinks and food. Her work appears regularly in Wine Searcher, Wine Enthusiast, Liquor.com and many other publications. Kathleen also co-authored a book called Hudson Valley Wine: A History of Taste & Terroir, which was published in 2017. Follow her wine explorations on Instagram at @kathleenwillcox
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Emily Wines — Leaning in Amid...
By Kathleen Willcox
“I saw women leaving the Court, and I knew I had a decision to make,” Emily Wines recalls. “I felt like the...
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Remy Drabkin — A Universal Drive...
![Remy Drabkin [Photo: Zachary Goff]](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Credit-Zachary-Goff-300x194.jpg "Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Remy Drabkin — A Universal Drive for Holistic Equity")
By Kathleen Willcox
“It’s all about equity,” Remy Drabkin says of her mission as a winemaker, mayor and co-founder of a nonprofit LGBTQ+ advocacy group....
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Peter Bell — A ‘Gentle Titan’...
By Kathleen Willcox
Peter Bell is like the weather.
Often quiet and unobtrusive, he’s always there. He’s a force who has shaped — and, through his...
Outlook Hazy for Wine Industry Through the Holidays and into 2023
Usually during the holidays, even the most-tightfisted among us tend to unclench. But this year, things may be different.
By Kathleen Willcox
How are wine sales...
Non-Binary Winemaking: The Rise of Mellow Malo in a Bid for...
Winemakers are expressing Chardonnay in an entirely new way.
By Kathleen Willcox
Malo + Chardonnay = J. Lo + Ben Affleck.
You either love them together or...
Under Pressure: Behind the Battle to Lighten Champagne’s Bottle Weights
![[Photo courtesy Saverglass]](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SB-Saverglass_USABeautyShot_ZDWines_50thAnvsry-300x194.jpg "Under Pressure: Behind the Battle to Lighten Champagne’s Bottle Weights")
The standard Champagne bottle — 1,250 grams at the beginning of the 20th century, has lightened considerably. The industry as a whole is continuing...
Wine Brands Find Traction with Consumers When They Take a Stand
Wine brands are becoming more open about company values as consumers
and social media users demand transparency.
By Kathleen Willcox
Political polarization has been increasing faster...
Where DTC Sales Are Slowing to a Trickle, Where They’re Surging...
Two key reports on direct-to-consumer (DTC) wines sales have been released, and their findings make for fascinating — if, at times, alarming — reading.
By...
Will Space Grapes Change the Future of Agriculture?
The headline question sounds hyperbolic. Let’s put it in context.
By Kathleen Willcox
Since life began on earth about 4.5 billion years ago, almost everything —...
Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world.
By Kathleen...
Colorado Rising: Behind the World’s First High Desert Hybrid Wine Region
The Mile High State leans into hybrid varieties in response to extreme climate challenges.
By Kathleen Willcox
Colorado has been producing locally grown and bottled wine...
Beyond the (Standard) Bottle: Wineries Are Embracing Greener Packaging
Growing and making wine can be done sustainably. According to Grand View Research, the production of organic wine is projected to grow 10.2 percent...
Winegrowers Are Recruiting Birds to Their Vineyards
A symbiotic relationship between birds and grape growers is emerging, and its implications are vast.
By Kathleen Willcox
Since 1970, bird populations in North America alone...
Using Yeast to Combat Climate Change and Improve Flavor
Yeast is to winemaking what faith is to religion. Without that one essential element, the rest collapses. Today, tech innovations are letting vintners use...
Hot Grapes for a Hot (Cold, Hailing, Rainy) World
The climate is changing, and overall is trending warmer.
That trend is “unequivocally” tied to human activity, and is “proceeding at a rate that is...
