Portugal might be the ultimate unsung hero of Old World wine. The country’s scene has been making strides to reach the level of fame of the nearby winemaking powerhouses of Spain, France, and Italy. Much like other Old World countries, classifications divide Portuguese wine by quality: Vinho, Vinho Regional, and Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC). …
After 30 years of moving up and to the right, the American wine industry hit a wall.Not a temporary slowdown or a soft patch. A structural shift that requires a fundamentally different marketing playb
For certain spirits fans, it sometimes feels like they are living through Groundhog Day. Year after year, they sit around waiting for the same exact limited releases. Your Pappys, your BTACs, your Parker’s Heritage Collections. These people vigorously discuss these same upcoming releases, try to score them, bemoan not finding them, celebrate landing some, debate …
Often under-represented, the wines of Central and Eastern Europe are the new kids on the old bloc.
A new Médoc Blanc appellation introduced in 2025 could prove to be a key moment. I’m curious. Imagine we’re going to have dinner together: aperitif, white wine with the starter, red wine with the second course and a glass of Port (young, vintage) to finish. As I serve the first course, I mention that tonight’s …
Andrew Jefford: Bordeaux’s white wine resurgence deserves attention Read More »
In New Orleans, Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras is the biggest drinking event of the year. And what better way to celebrate than with the many classic cocktails either conceived of or beloved in the Big Easy. We thought that this indulgent time period was the perfect opportunity to refamiliarize ourselves with these …
There’s a sparkling feel to this week’s wine news round-up, with big stories from Champagne and the Rhône.
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🌊🐎 In this coastal-meets-cowboy episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam heads west, all the way to the waterline, for a conversation about tasting rooms by the ocean and how proximity to the Pacific changes the wine experience. First up, Soren Christensen, winemaker for Hearst Ranch Winery, …
🎧Ep 160: Paso Wine by the Sea – Featuring Absolution Cellars Read More »
Europe is putting real momentum behind energy efficiency and sustainability, and the wine sector is right in the middle of it.We were at Barcelona Wine Week. The message was that automation and AI are
The Wine School of Philadelphia plans to hire multiple instructors by 2027 as semester-based programs attract diverse professionals.