The 54-Aroma Kit Sommeliers Use to Train Their Noses
Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time trying out a 54-scent aroma kit designed ...
WA 2024 wine grape season started late and wet. Now it’s called a ‘pivotal year’
By the middle of August, the wine grapes were back on a more normal schedule, with the earliest white wines, such as ...
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Italian wineries struggle with changing climate, tastes
A visit to Cantina Torrevilla’s winemaking site just south of Milan is a chance to get a real flavor of the problems confronting this cherished old Italian industry. On a cloudy, damp-feeling October ...
A renowned California winemaker’s final act: Resuscitating a scorned grape
Greg La Follette, donning a headlamp over his thick, white hair and signature mechanic jumpsuit, is rummaging through what appears to be a large bush but is actually a 122-year-old grapevine. It’s ...
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California’s Wine Crisis—Too Many Grapes
A glut of grapes and sagging demand are forcing California vintners to make tough decisions, with even Napa Cabernet ...