Why Grape Ripeness Trumps Variety
Newcomers often latch onto grape varieties as though wine were like ice cream: the name of the flavor sums up how the product will taste.
This is understandable. Grapes are prominent on many wine labels,...
Our Wine Panel’s Favorite American Wines of 2020
For this latest round of StateWays wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent experts to taste and rate American wines. The write-ups below represent a wide range of styles and areas, giving readers a broad...
Mixed Bubbles — Sparkling Wine Trends in 2020
Sparkling wine sales are up overall, but preferences vary by style.
Consumers still love the bubbly. Champagne and sparkling wine volume consumption rose about 4% in 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group,...
Quintessential Acquires U.S. Brands From Accolade Wines
The wine importer Quintessential has become the custodian of all U.S.-produced wines in the Accolade Wines portfolio.
This acquisition, effective Aug. 1, includes production, global sales and marketing of four labels: Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak,...
Reviews: Our Favorite Sparkling Wines of 2020
For this latest round of StateWays wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent wine professionals to rate sparkling wines.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a grade and the wine’s retail price (which can...
What is the Best Temperature for Storing or Serving Wine?
Temperature is an important factor for both the service and storage of wine.
Not only is wine a perishable product that needs to be kept cool to avoid spoliage, but it also tastes differently when...
Moët Hennessy to Distribute Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Rosé
Global luxury wine and spirits company Moët Hennessy has taken over distribution of Château d’Esclans, known for its fast-growing Whispering Angel brand.
The change includes distribution across the U.S. in all 50 states.
Moët Hennessy will work alongside...
ProWein 2021 Canceled Due to Pandemic
Mass distribution of Covid-19 vaccines may be imminent, but will not occur soon enough for ProWein 2021.
The leading global wine trade show announced today the cancelation of its 2021 show in Düsseldorf, Germany, originally...
Gallo Completes Purchase of More Than 30 Brands From Constellation
E. & J. Gallo Winery today announced that it has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands.
The closing of the agreement between Gallo and Constellation was approved by the...
Our Favorite Wines We Drank From 2020
For the final round of StateWays wine reviews in 2020, we asked our panel of independent wine professionals to recall their favorite bottles they drank in the past year.
As always, these selections include brief tasting notes,...
