July 3, 2025 (Los Angeles & Lodi, CA) — Serendipity Wines is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Scotto Cellars in the California market. Beginning this month, Serendipity […]
If ever there was a standard-bearing spirit for value, it’s got to be gin.
Chianti Classico needs to work out exactly what it wants to be before it can really chime with consumers.
Domaine Faiveley recently celebrated the bicentennial of its founding with an enviable series of events that included a tasting of selected vintages back to 1935, lunch at the domaine, and a glittering gala dinner hosted at the Clos de Vougeot. The site of the dinner was eminently appropriate, as the domaine is one of the …
Domaine Faiveley – Moving forward despite headwinds Read More »
As logistics gets smarter, so does the packaging. We have moved beyond the days when a box was just a box. Today, smart packaging, enabled by sensors and connectivity, lets companies monitor their shipments in real time. This technology helps track where things are, what condition they are in, and whether they have been handled …
Smart Packaging and IoT Shipment Monitoring: What’s Working and What’s Not Read More »
In the world of food and beverage pairings, wine has traditionally reigned supreme. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish. It’s a relatively straightforward process, with guests receiving a curated experience — and the restaurant …
We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing? Read More »
This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. Enjoying a glass of wine with dessert might be one of the best ways to wrap up a meal. Big-bodied reds like Malbec pair nicely …
This Common Baking Ingredient Is Actually a Byproduct of the Winemaking Process Read More »
Wine has been produced in the Champagne region of France since the 5th century, but it wasn’t until the 1600s that Champagne as we know it today would come to be. And following the establishment of the first Champagne house by the Ruinart family in 1729, the region catapulted to prestige status. By the 19th …
Why Is There So Much Champagne at the Bottom of the Baltic Sea? Read More »
After taking a brief detour last week, we’re jumping back into our “Composition of Wine” series to talk about mineral elements. There are three important mineral elements in the Earth that are essential for overall grape vine growth: potassium, calcium, and iron. Potassium actually makes up 1 to 3 percent of a vine’s dry weight, …
Wine 101: The Composition of Wine Part VI: Mineral Elements Read More »
Lawson’s Dry Hills vineyards in Marlborough. Thirty years on, its influence has been profound, shaping New Zealand wine’s internal identity while helping to establish its international reputation for quality and integrity. A recent ambitious commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century marks a shift from sustainability to climate action, one that could again see New …
Sustainability in New Zealand: ‘A matter of identity’ Read More »