To understand the urgency of a shift to fact-based decision making, we must look at the disconnect between industry gatekeeping and genuine consumer appeal. By Damien Wilson, Ph.D. As I […]
The wine world produces oceans of Sauvignon Blanc. The grape is grown just about everywhere, from North and South America to Europe and South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. When in doubt, a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc will usually be a reliable and affordable choice for food pairings that call for white wine. I’ve written …
6 of the Best Sauvignon Blancs From Austria (and Slovenia) Read More »
Late last year, the management team at Three Roads Brewing, which operates taprooms in Farmville and Lynchburg, Va., considered the McDonald’s McValue Menu. It delivered dependable daily deals, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and double cheeseburgers for around $3 each. Why not create a similar value-driven beer menu for Three Roads? During December’s holiday season, …
One way wineries can reach younger consumers is by meeting them where they are. And nowhere are young people more concentrated than in urban spaces. Rather than inviting consumers to the physical vineyards, can urban tasting rooms foster a fun and fuss-free environment that attracts Millennial and Gen Z drinkers? Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” …
The VinePair Podcast: Should Wineries Prioritize Urban Tasting Rooms? Read More »
What began as a small gathering in Oregon to connect Asian American winemakers and chefs has grown into a national platform celebrating fermentation and community. When Lois Cho, executive director and founder of the AAPI Food & Wine Festival, announced her plans for an edition of the event in New York City, she sparked speculation …
Meet the AAPI Chefs and Winemakers Headlining the Upcoming AAPI Food & Wine: NYC Read More »
Taste is relative. And that’s a good thing. Imagine how boring life would be if everybody liked the same exact movies, music, cuisine, or even beer. Differing opinions also lead to compelling debates: Anyone claiming the Beatles were overrated, for instance, is bound to be subject to a certain level of judgement. (Note: Nobody is …
We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026) Read More »
First growths at the 10 Years On tasting. Château Latour 2016 was only released for the first time in 2025. More than 80 Bordeaux 2016 wines featured in a recent ‘10 Years On’ tasting hosted by international merchant Bordeaux Index in London, attended by producers, critics and journalists. Classified Left Bank estates, including first growths, …
How Bordeaux 2016 surprised winemakers to compete with all-time greats Read More »
A Missouri State University researcher has created a new offspring of Missouri’s famous Norton Grape. And instead of being the rich purple of the Norton- this grape is white, adding another version of a wine that is already distinctive. Plant scientist Wenping Qiu calls it Norton Blanc and said tastes more like Italian wine, “Pino …
Missouri State researcher creates new Missouri wine with surprising characteristics Read More »
Small Fortune Podcast host Carol Collison talks to Gary Mortensen, President of Stoller Wine Group about business strategy. Gary shares lots of great ideas about how to think creatively about your wine business and how to innovate.
One of Los Angeles’ best wine bars has just closed its doors for the final time. On today’s episode we speak to Rebecca Phillips about her time behind the b…