Up from Down Under: NZ Tech Is Improving Wine Quality and...
Here are three innovations currently making an impact on both sides of the globe.
By Simone Madden-Grey
New Zealand has an established reputation for innovation and...
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...
Op Ed: We Need to Talk About Wine in an Intelligent...
How can we end the dumbing down of wine conversations?
By Randy Caparoso
Before you go jumping to conclusions about the nature of my incendiary question,...
Heritage Clones & Selections of Pinot Noir: Oddballs in the Modern...
It’s those heritage clones: 2A/ Wädenswil, Calera, Pommard, Martini, Mount Eden, and Swan that fascinate true Pinot lovers, as they have rich stories to...
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...
Easy-to-Use Greenhouse Gas Calculator Goes to Work Down Under
As the New Zealand and Australian wine industries look to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a simple tool, designed in California, is helping...
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 —...
Op Ed: Have Alternative Style Wines Become Tiresome?
Today's cutting-edge wines are more terroir-expressive than the usual commercial styles. What I don't get, though, is how formulaic it's all become.
By Randy Caparoso
I...
Michel Rolland: Lessons from a Master
One of the original “flying winemakers,” Michel Rolland shares his thoughts on topics as wide-ranging as hot wines from France, the worldwide impact of...
Growing Forward Recap: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke &...
Experts weigh in on preventive steps and mitigation methods for wildfire impacted vines.
By Alexandra Russell
On July 27, 2022, Wine Industry Network hosted its most...
Expert Editorial: How Real-Time Data Is Advancing the Winemaking Process
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With fast evolving technology and fermentation monitoring in wine, we are about to witness a revolution that will take this industry to a new...
Expert Editorial: Improve Wine Quality with Cleaning and Passivation of Stainless...
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To maintain desired neutrality, stainless steel tanks must be properly cleaned. This is one job best left to the professionals.
By the Astro Pak team
For...
Expert Editorial: Alcohol-Free Wine Presents Challenges in Filtration and Quality Assurance
The production of non-alcoholic wines presents a particular challenge for producers, since it differs considerably from the classic winemaking process.
By Dr. Ilona Schneider and...
Biogenic Amine Toxicity: A Reality for Histamine-Sensitive Consumers
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What are biogenic amines and why can they be a problem?
By Deborah Parker Wong
Most informed wine consumers have accepted the fact that sulfur isn’t...
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...
