What’s winning in a losing wine market
The decline in wine demand is well documented, but even in a down market there…
Kathleen Willcox
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Hybrid grapes could save wine from climate change
Extreme weather is threatening the world’s traditional winemaking regions, with…
US seasonal outlook mixed as industry holds breath on tariffs
Will he or won’t he? As a mercurial leader ascends in the U.S., wine pros rally…
Areas of strength amid wine consumption shrinkage in the US
Overall figures are down, but Kathleen Willcox has uncovered some glimmers of…
How vineyards closer to the sun are evading climate change
High-altitude grape farming has moved from fringe interest hot topic. Kathleen…
Is Wine Facing Prohibition 2.0?
Nearly a century on from the last alcohol ban in the USA, younger generations…
How Wine Reps Can Land New Restaurant and Retail Accounts
Tips and tricks from wine sales reps on connecting with new buyers, from leveraging…
How the Maréchal Foch Gained Cult-Classic Status
“Maréchal Foch is resistant to about half of the fungi and diseases we worry about in…
Why Expanding Beyond Wine Is Making These Brands More Sustainable
For centuries, winemakers have made wine. For the most part, they left it at…
The changing tide of Napa grapes
Riesling and Cabernet Franc garner highest prices in Napa. What does that…
Why Santa Julia’s Investment in Natural Wine Is a Game-Changer
In every industry, there are leaders who quietly shape the conversation. They may…
American sparkling wine is graduating
For decades, great sparkling wine made in the Méthode Champenoise in California,…
Two Crus in the Southern Rhône Bravely Face a Hotter, Drier, But Hopefully Fresher Future
Bonus: The resulting wines are a (relative) bargain. The Southern Rhône is known for…
Why You Need More Pecorino in Your Life
And we don’t mean the cheese. In our hyper-fragmented world, it would be difficult to…
Peeling Back the Curtain on Wine Dinners
How producers are maximizing ROI on this tried and true tasting format There is…
The Anatomy of a Successful Wine Launch in a Brutal Market
Spoiler alert: It’s not easy, but it’s probably worth it. Launching a wine brand…
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