Austrian Producer Quits System over Alcohol
One winemaker says that alcohol levels in appellation regulations are a relic of a cooler past and should go.
December 2023
The World’s Best Wines
We finally unveil our list of the world’s greatest wines, as chosen by our critics.
Why Whiskey Bottles in Western Movies Look Faker Than You Think
Quick — picture a classic Western film. A grizzled cowpoke bellies up to the bar, shaking the dust from his spurs. “Whiskey,” he growls. An equally grizzled bartender nods and wordlessly slides a bottle across the bar, slamming down a single shot glass next to it. What does that bottle look like? Maybe it’s clear …
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Afternoon Brief, December 29th
What Were Wine’s Biggest Deals of 2023?: In uncertain times for wine, stronger players are scooping up small but promising vintners… The post Afternoon Brief, December 29th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
American Cider Association Announces 2024 Cider is for Everyone Scholarship Recipients
PORTLAND (December 19, 2023) – The American Cider Association (ACA) is thrilled to announce the awardees of the 2024 Cider is for Everyone Scholarship. Recipients are Genevieve Regalado (Benny Boy Brewing), Robert Freeman (EsoTerra […] The post American Cider Association Announces 2024 Cider is for Everyone Scholarship Recipients appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2023: Personality Types
In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our […] The post Wine Industry Advisor’s Top Articles of 2023: Personality Types appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor.
We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?
As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. They might conjure a specific moment in time, or a specific place or person. They might tell a compelling story or carry a powerful message. They …
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9 Things You Should Know About Champagne Lanson
With roots tracing all the way back to 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne houses in existence. After its founding by bourgeois militia captain and vineyard owner François Delamotte, the house was taken over by close friend and business partner Jean-Baptiste Lanson and renamed Champagne Lanson. With Lanson at the helm, the …
Port’s Adrenaline Man Keeps Moving
Port isn’t normally associated with excitement, but Cristiano Van Zeller certainly hasn’t led a dull life.
Bud Light, Anchor, and 6 More Stories That Defined a Terrible Year for the Beer Business
Two years ago almost to the day, I published a big report here at VinePair on the sobering state of the American craft brewing industry, which was then grappling with pandemic-tangled supply chains, confronted by a surging spirits sector, and still reeling from the fallout of Brienne Allan’s airing of grievances of workplace harassment (and …
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