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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
