Wine

Wine articles explore the world of wine for everyone. It’s a place to come together and learn about the science, winemaking, terminology, and passion the drives the industry. Read along whether you’re a beginner, a self-proclaimed oenophile, or working in the industry.

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Barolos to Blockchains: Fine Wine Is Embracing Big Tech

The wine world is notoriously analog. For us oenophiles, that’s the draw: nuances, aromas, and…

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To Inoculate or Not: 5 Winemakers Weigh In on the Polarizing Process

Malolactic fermentation, or MLF, is an important step in winemaking. Some winemakers start the process by…

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How Hungarian History Is Shaping Sweet, Dry, and Sparkling Wine in Tokaj

Hungary has survived war, occupation, division, and Phylloxera. Resilient by nature, this small, landlocked country…

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5 Things To Know Before Starting A Wine Company

There’s something universally appealing about quitting the nine-to-five slog to make delicious wine for a…

Harvest in France
5 Things You Need To Know Before Working a Harvest in France

For some wine lovers, there comes a time when passion extends beyond the glass or…

champagne market
3 Reasons Champagne Is the Hottest Region in Fine Wine

The Champagne market is on fire. Over the last two years, it has returned a…

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Winemakers Discover the Secret To Virtual Success as the World Reopens

Across all industries, Zoom fatigue is real. It’s more than a meme and equally valid among the…

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10 Most Common Soil Types for Growing Wine Grapes

Updated November 2023 Wine is a marriage of sciences, from biology in the vineyard to…

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Winemakers Who Value Workers As Much as Their Vintage

The folks who work in the nation’s greatest vineyards toil for long hours, performing repetitive…

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These Reusable Glass Bottle Programs Help Solidify a Circular Eco-Solution

The glass bottle is the most significant contributor to carbon emissions in the wine industry.…

eco-friendly wine packaging
European Producers Lead With Eco-Friendly Wine Packaging Options

When it comes to the carbon footprint of wine, it’s no secret about what puts…

Texas High Plains AVA
Prospects and Perils Facing Texas High Plains AVA Wine Production

Since the emergence of the modern Texas wine industry in the 1970s, the Texas High…