Why California’s Last 5 Vintages Rank Among Its Best
The last few years have been kind to the California wine industry. A multi-year drought notwithstanding, vintners have been blessed with a string of good vintages. At the same time, a reasonably healthy economy...
Interview: Changing What Americans Think About Chilean Wine
Chile remains a strong country for wine imports.
It’s firmly within the top five countries in terms of the total volume of wine shipped into America. Chile’s wine resurgence that began in the ‘80s and ‘90s —...
Tasting: Pascual Toso And The Evolution of Argentinian Wine
Argentinian wines are evolving.
They were the fifth most imported wines into America in 2014, only 3,000 gallons behind France, according to the 2015 Beverage Information Group Wine Handbook. And their presence and quality seem...
Why Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Should Be On Your Radar
I remember well that first special Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley that I drank almost 17 years ago.
It was a Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from the early nineties that gave me...
South America’s Premium Wines are Poised for Continued Growth
After decades of explosive growth fueled by fierce competition for low-end market share, South America’s wine industry is maturing into a new phase. Argentina and Chile are now major players, ranking fifth and sixth...
National Poll Reveals Summer’s Top Flavors: Refreshing, Fruity and Crisp
Nearly two thirds (65%) of drinking-age Americans say "refreshing" is what they're most likely to look for in an alcohol beverage this summer.
This is among the results of a recent study done by The Harrison Poll of 1,975...
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust Launches New Website
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has launched a newly redesigned website.
Founded in 1969, the UK-based WSET has grown into the largest provider of qualifications in the field of wines and spirits. Government approved, it works with third-party providers to...
4 Overlooked, High-Value French and Italian Wines
France and Italy are renowned for their wines. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne from France; Chianti, Barolo, Prosecco from Italy. But those famous names merely scratch the surface. Both countries are also home to numerous underappreciated...
J. Lohr Estates Joins the Wine Growth Brands Hall of Fame
J. Lohr Estates won its 15th Growth Brands Award in 2016 as a Comeback Brand, after selling more than 1.4 million cases in 2015. Reaching that milestone number of wins makes J. Lohr Estates our second wine...
Koyle Wines Reflects of the Robust, Diverse Chilean Wine Industry
Chilean wines first gained traction in America in the 1980s but then dipped in the ‘90s. They have since come back in a big way: Chile is now the fifth largest exporter of wines...
