Lustau Appoints New Cellar Master
Lustau, a producer of Sherries and Brandies from Jerez, has announced the appointment of Sergio Martínez to succeed Manuel Lozano as Cellar Master and head of Lustau’s winemaking team.
After 13 years working side by...
The Zen of Zin: 40 Zinfandels Graded By Our Wine Retailer Panel
This latest issue of Beverage Dynamics Magazine, we asked members of our panel to taste and evaluate Zinfandels. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can...
Spanish Secret: 5 Reasons To Drink Empordà Wine
About an hour north of Barcelona is the Spanish region of Empordà. This coastal Catalonian area is known internationally for its Mediterranean beauty and the resulting tourism, and for containing one of the world’s...
How Much Sparkling Wine Has Grown In The Last Decade
Consumption of sparkling wine and Champagne has increased 55% in the past decade (pictured atop). And it shows no sign of slowing down.
According to the Beverage Information & Insights Group, the research unit of...
Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy
My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. My fascination began with the trophy Pinot Noirs...
Exploring the Diversity of Northwest Wine
As consumers continue to increase their per-bottle spend, California’s fine wine rivals to the north are nibbling away at the leader’s market share. The Golden State’s dominance of U.S. production slipped to a new...
58 Chardonnays Reviewed and Graded By Our Retailer Wine Panel
For this round of reviews, we asked members of the StateWays National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate chardonnays.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price...
Q&A: Murrieta’s Well Winemaker Robbie Meyer On The Art of Blending In Livermore Valley
One hour east of San Francisco is the historic Livermore Valley AVA. Wines from here have long enjoyed a global recognition. An 1884 vintage from the area’s Cresta Blanca Winery won California’s first wine...
eBay Partners With Drync To Launch eBay Wine
eBay launched eBay Wine (eBay.com/wine) this week, a new destination that features the ability to browse collectible, rare and every-day wines based on varietal, region, price point and more.
As part of the marketplace’s latest offering,...
Interview: Palm Bay President/CEO Marc Taub On Filling Out Their Portfolio
Palm Bay International has been family-run for three generations. The company began operations in 1977, after David S. Taub and his father Martin started their importing business on the foundation of two Italian brands: Cavit Collection and Principato.
Today,...
