Virginia Wineries Sweep Atlantic Seaboard Awards
Virginia wines at a major competition? I’ll admit I was skeptical when a friend first told me about the Atlantic Seaboard results this year. Then...
Wine Tasting Methods and Evaluation Techniques
Wine tasting isn’t just drinking wine. Took me years to really understand the difference, but once it clicked, I couldn’t go back to my old...
Organic Wine Certification Applications Up 30 Percent
Organic certification applications jumped 30 percent last year. That number caught my attention when I was chatting with a vineyard manager who’s partway through the...
South African Chenin Blanc Wins 15 Gold Medals
South African Chenin Blanc had a moment at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards. Fifteen gold medals. That’s not a fluke. That’s a statement. Judges...
Sonoma Wineries Must Disclose Smoke Exposure
Winemaking has gotten complicated with all the techniques and equipment flying around. As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know...
Wine Storage and Collection Tips
Collecting and storing wine properly requires knowledge, planning, and attention to conditions that many enthusiasts underestimate until it is too late and valuable bottles have...
Home Winemaking for Serious Hobbyists
Making wine at home is one of the most rewarding hobbies you can pursue, but the gap between producing drinkable wine and crafting something truly...
Wine Subscription Services See 35 Percent Growth
Wine subscription services saw membership grow 35 percent in 2025, as more consumers prefer selections delivered to their homes over traditional retail shopping. The convenience...
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Dominates Gold Medals
Winemaking has gotten complicated with all the techniques and equipment flying around. As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know...
Portuguese Wine Exports Hit All-Time High
Portuguese wine exports reached an all-time high this year, with Vinho Verde and Alentejo reds leading the growth as international consumers discover the countrys diverse...
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