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Talking Sonoma Vintages with Bryan Davison, Winemaker at Michel-Schlumberge

I recently sat down with winemaker Bryan Davison, who took over the helm of winemaking in 2011 at the iconic Michel-Schlumberger Winery in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. Bryan is highly regarded in the industry...

Our Wine Panel Reviews Chardonnay

For our latest round of National Retailer Wine Panel reviews, we asked panelists to taste and grade bottles of Chardonnay, any style from anywhere. The round before was pinot noir. As always, these selections include brief...

Interview: Woodford Reserve’s Elizabeth McCall on Whiskey Trends and What’s Next

Woodford Reserve recently promoted Elizabeth McCall to assistant master distiller. We caught up with McCall to chat about what's next for Woodford Reserve, whiskey in general, and what it means for her to be part...

3 Ways Oak Aging Improves Wine

Most modern wines are fermented in stainless-steel tanks and sold in glass bottles, but winemakers still use traditional oak barrels. These can refine and improve most premium red wines and those whites, like Chardonnay,...

Paul Hletko on How Legal Cannabis and Alcohol Can Coexist

With the current momentum behind cannabis, broad U.S. legalization is no longer a pipe dream. Voters have already approved recreational pot along the entire west coast (plus Nevada). The east coast does not seem...

4 Craft Rums on the Rise

Craft rum is on the rise. Savvy consumers have discovered that the category offers the same depth of flavors as whiskey — at a fraction of the price. Below are four craft rum brands whose...

How Australian Wine Has Evolved with the American Palate

Australian wine has come a long way in America. Many U.S. consumers first tasted Australian wines from Yellow Tail. The rise in sales of that brand was a double-edged sword. It put Australian wine on...

7 Whiskey Trends in 2018

Whiskey is amidst a new golden age. American whiskey grew 6.4% in volume in 2017 to reach 23.2 million 9-liter cases. Bourbon's volume increased 6.7% last year to 20 million cases. Canadian and Irish remained on fire, as...

Redefining the Cream Liqueur Category

Cream liqueurs are more that just blends that contain Irish whiskey. Rising consumer interest in craft and premium products has extended into the category. New products coming out include high-end tequilas and rums blended...

Imported Beer Trends in 2018

In recent years, the beer business has watched anxiously as wine and spirits siphon off market share and occasions. Among the explanations, it’s clear that the popular conception of beer—as a beverage that is...