The Macallan unveils a bold redesign for its Sherry Oak and Double Cask range, including the 25- and 30-year-old expressions, pairing a contemporary new look with the same exceptional ...

Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical ...

Though costly and labor-intensive, the nearly extinct three-chamber still is being revived by tradition-obsessed distillers ...

The boom in tequila and non-alcoholic drinks have fueled an inevitable crossover, but recreating tequila’s flavor without alcohol isn’t ...

In his 18 years in the bar industry, Mike Hidalgo has been a dishwasher, barback, bartender, beverage director, and manager. He’s risen to prominence, and through his nonprofit Behind the Bar, he’s ...

In many ways, 2025 turned out to be the challenge everyone expected. Tariffs, and their resulting effect on the economy, rattled bars and brands both: prices rose, access to various supplies was ...

What trends will shape the wine industry in 2026? Photo credit: Adobe Stock. “Moving into 2026, I foresee economic factors, rather than stylistic preferences or trends, being the main driver behind ...

As the wine industry looks for opportunities to spark sales amidst declining wine consumption, many point out the success of a specific category: sparkling wine. The category maintained a compound ...

While screw caps are still viewed with skepticism in the U.S. market, some producers have used them for almost 30 years—and this data offers an inside look at how exactly they impact wine aging. Photo ...

As California’s wine regions cope with tourism slowdowns, a divisive funding mechanism for promotional efforts is sparking debate. Photo courtesy of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.

Press fractions—wine or must extracted at different levels of pressure—are a key part of the winemaking process. Photo credit: Adobe Stock. The grape press, especially in its antique form—with wooden ...

Some Champagne producers are using purchased wines en tirage, or not yet disgorged, to grow their brands. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock. For some Champagne producers, the most valuable wines aren’t ...