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Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2023: Peter Bell — A ‘Gentle Titan’ in the Finger Lakes
January 9, 2023
By Kathleen Willcox   Peter Bell is like the weather.  Often quiet and unobtrusive, he’s always there. He’s a force who has shaped — and, through his tireless mentoring of people who have become...
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Outlook Hazy for Wine Industry Through the Holidays and into 2023
December 5, 2022
Usually during the holidays, even the most-tightfisted among us tend to unclench. But this year, things may be different. By Kathleen Willcox  How are wine sales going so far for producers, and what...
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Non-Binary Winemaking: The Rise of Mellow Malo in a Bid for Non-Buttery, Non-Steely Chardonnay
September 26, 2022
Winemakers are expressing Chardonnay in an entirely new way. By Kathleen Willcox  Malo + Chardonnay = J. Lo + Ben Affleck.  You either love them together or gag at the very notion. But perhaps...
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Under Pressure: Behind the Battle to Lighten Champagne’s Bottle Weights
September 6, 2022
The standard Champagne bottle — 1,250 grams at the beginning of the 20th century, has lightened considerably. The industry as a whole is continuing to experiment with climate friendly solutions. By Kathleen...
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Wine Brands Find Traction with Consumers When They Take a Stand
August 29, 2022
Wine brands are becoming more open about company values as consumers and social media users demand transparency.  By Kathleen Willcox  Political polarization has been increasing faster in the...
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Where DTC Sales Are Slowing to a Trickle, Where They’re Surging — and Why
August 15, 2022
Two key reports on direct-to-consumer (DTC) wines sales have been released, and their findings make for fascinating — if, at times, alarming — reading.  By Kathleen Willcox    Sales growth...
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Will Space Grapes Change the Future of Agriculture?
August 8, 2022
The headline question sounds hyperbolic. Let’s put it in context.  By Kathleen Willcox  Since life began on earth about 4.5 billion years ago, almost everything — from temperatures to land masses...
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Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
June 16, 2022
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world. By Kathleen Willcox  The move toward more eco-friendly farming...
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Colorado Rising: Behind the World’s First High Desert Hybrid Wine Region
June 7, 2022
The Mile High State leans into hybrid varieties in response to extreme climate challenges. By Kathleen Willcox  Colorado has been producing locally grown and bottled wine since 1890, but it’s just...
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Beyond the (Standard) Bottle: Wineries Are Embracing Greener Packaging
May 16, 2022
Growing and making wine can be done sustainably. According to Grand View Research, the production of organic wine is projected to grow 10.2 percent between 2022 and 2030, and the space devoted to organic...
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