This op is written from a sommelier’s perspective. I know a lot of them because I was a sommelier who worked in restaurants for over 28 years, and am currently affiliated SOMM Journal. —Randy Caparoso...
—Kim Badenfort Health authorities have given the green light for a return to large events provided Covid precautions are taken (Sonoma County Health Orders). While some Sonoma County winery associations...
Vintners in Virginia’s newest AVA speak pride of place and hope for increase in consumer engagement. —Paul Vigna Matthew Meyer has been the winemaker at The Williamsburg Winery in Virginia for two...
Unlike reports on women’s tasting abilities, there are no studies on relative merits of female vs. male vineyard workers, but anecdotal evidence abounds. Wine Industry Advisor speaks to winery owners...
Canned wine seems to have plateaued in the U.S., despite many opportunities for growth —Jeff Seigel What does it say about canned wine’s future that one of the most successful products comes from a beer...
Testing continues, but new treatment meets approval of U.S. EPA and several state regulators. —Jeff Siegel Walk around certain vineyards, whether the well-renowned regions of California or the less familiar...
Wine Industry Advisor speaks to Rob McMillan, EVP of Silicon Valley Bank, about The Wonderful Company’s newest Napa label. —Barbara Barrielle The Wonderful Company is involved with almost every kind...
Wine Industry Advisor reached out to scientists and vintners around the world to get a sense of how vulnerable wine regions are addressing the “code red” climate threat. In August, the United Nations’...
Hands off those vines, hands off those wines—what comes naturally should be respected —Randy Caparoso I love natural style wines. In fact, I’m partial to them, and for good reason: Because wines...
Increase in wine purchases means increase demands for wine storage solutions. —Melanie Young The wine storage business experienced a measurable uptick during the pandemic-induced, wine-buying boom. Both...
