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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 Felix Marzolph, MBA Non-alcoholic...

By Carl Giavanti Elizabeth Smith, Naked Wines Elizabeth Smith’s recent appointment as copywriter for online wine retailer Naked Wines is an example of dedicated wine writing that evolved into a full-time...

Automation in the winemaking lab has become a mainstay in our busy times. Big wineries have teams of enologists and banks of automated measurement tools, while small wineries often send testing out to...

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 the root cause of wine headaches, but the misconception...

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 since 1890, but it’s just...

Here are five arguments made against DTC that just don’t hold up under scrutiny. By Alex Koral   Americans spent more than $4 billion on DTC wine shipments in 2021, and polls show broad support among...

The role of the “influencer” has and continues to disrupt the sponsorship and marketing of nearly every industry. Wine is no different. By Ishveen Jolly   Alcohol and sport have always had a close...

Wineries know the key to success is selling out of each vintage, so they are ready to move on to the next one. In today’s wine industry, there are a lot of moving pieces to manage in order to achieve...

Back in 1972, Jerry Lohr and his young family planted vines in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County, Calif. Among them were Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and (something he thought was) Gamay Noir.  Unlike...

By Anthony Zhang    May 24 is a day of celebration for wine lovers across America, as it marks the anniversary of The Judgment of Paris, an event that paved the way for the U.S. wine market to...