Santa Lucia Highlands AVA: A Strangely Effective Place to Grow Burgundy
A winemaking rarity exists about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Along coastal Monterey highlands, which can reach 1,200 feet in altitude, grow Burgundian varietals in a sunny, cool climate.
The weather is that diverse...
E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights For Renato Ratti
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced today that it received exclusive rights to distribute Italy's Renato Ratti wines in the United States.
This deal beginning immediately.
Renato Ratti will join Allegrini, Poggio al Tesoro and Pieropan in Gallo's Luxury Wine...
Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Mondavi Private Selection has unveiled its Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon.
This wine originates in the coastal vineyards of Monterey County, CA. Grapes are picked at the peak of ripeness, after which the wine is...
Tasting: 10 Vermouths and Fortified Aperitif Wines
It was not so long ago that most bars would stock only two bottles of vermouth, sweet and dry. They would usually live in the speed rack, kept at room temperature, with a pour...
Domaine Philippe Colin Appoints Cape Classics For All U.S. Imports
French wine producer Domaine Philippe Colin has named Cape Classics as the brand's exclusive importer in the United States.
Fourteen wines from the 2014 vintage will hit U.S. shelves in April. They will be distributed by...
Frankland Estate: Changing How Americans View Riesling and Australian Wine
Americans can have misconceptions about Riesling.
Some believe that this varietal is only ever sweet. Drinkers who do not like sweetness may never try and enjoy a dry Riesling.
Reversing this misconception takes consumer education. Australian winemaker...
9 Stats and Trends That Will Determine Wine Sales in 2016
This year in wine will be determined by a number of emerging and established trends. Most notably, perhaps, is the rise of Millennials (especially women) as a major demographic of wine drinkers. But so...
Decline in U.S. Wine Consumption Predicted By Silicon Valley Bank Report
Millennial drinkers are the main reason why U.S. wine consumption will trend downwards in 2016. So says the Silicon Valley Bank in their 2016 report released last week.
"Per capita consumption of wine in the U.S. will temporarily reverse...
Wine Reviews: 69 Pinot Noirs Graded by our Retailer Wine Panel
We asked members our our National Retailer Wine Panel to taste and rate their favorite Pinot Noirs.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary...
7 Tips to Teach Your Staff About Wine
Do your employees lack confidence in their wine knowledge? If so, then they may be reluctant to even discuss wine with customers, for fear that customers will have questions they can’t answer. After all, wine...
