The Best Wines We Drank in 2017
To close out another year of our National Retailer Wine Panel reviews, we asked panelists to recollect the top wines they drank in 2017. These reviews include brief tasting notes and a rating. If...
Why Sparkling Wine Sales Will Remain Strong in 2018
Corks are popping all over, filling flutes both on- and off-premise, as sparkling wine sales effervesce.
“More people are drinking sparkling wines now, especially at the value price points,” observes Elizabeth Gregg, general manager at...
3 Takeaways From the 2017 California Wine Harvest
Despite wildfires that swept through parts of the state, California winemakers remain optimistic about their 2017 harvest.
So says the Wine Institute in their recently released California Wine 2017 Harvest Report. The study explores the...
Luxco Announces Sale of Cincinnati-Based Meier’s Wine Cellars
Luxco has announced the sale of Meier’s Wine Cellars to Paul T. Lux.
Lux (pictured atop) is the current president of Meier’s Wine Cellars and grandson of the company’s founder. Lux assumed his role after...
A Look at the 2017 Vintage Harvest for Valpolicella
The 2017 harvest for the Valpolicella wine region was challenging. Summers are growing hotter for this viticulture zone in Verona, Italy.
So says Andrea Sartori, president of Consortium for the Tutelage of Valpolicella DOC Wines...
WSET Launches Free App for Wine Tasting Notes
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a global leader in wine and spirits education, has launched a wine tasting app. The new WSET Tasting Notes app helps users create structured and consistent wine tasting notes.
The...
How American Wines Will Perform in 2018
The coming year’s forecast looks rosy for American wine retailers and American vintners alike.
Stability in the U.S. economy and favorable demographic trends are currently pointing toward continued growth in wine sales in 2017, so...
Amazon Wine Will Shut Down at the End of 2017
After five years of business, Amazon Wine will close down at the end of this year.
Amazon alerted sellers of the news on Monday, according to Tech Crunch. The service, which launched in 2012, allowed...
How to Pair Merlot With Food Like the Pros
Editor's Note: As most beverage trends begin on-premise, we occasionally crosspost content like this from Cheers, our sister publication covering bars and restaurants.
Merlot may be one of the most widely planted classic red varietals...
Coravin Unveils New Wine Aeration Technology
Coravin, maker of the popular wine preservation opener by the same name, has announced its new wine aeration technology – the Coravin Aerator.
This accessory allows drinkers to enjoy the taste of decanted wine without pulling the cork,...