Top 7 Wine Trends to Watch in 2026
Hey wine lovers (and wine-curious folks dipping your toes in), it’s Beverly Crandon here, your certified sommelier spilling the juice on what’s bubbling up for 2026.
World’s First On-Farm Robotics Hub for Viticulture Launches in Sonoma
Sonoma County Winegrowers and Reservoir today announced the launch of Reservoir…
Why regenerative viticulture could be key to fine wine’s future
In an exclusive interview, Joseph Phelps CEO David Pearson tells db why he is leading…
Cracking down on fraud: Using tech to battle counterfeit wine
Fraud is a longstanding problem in the fine wine market. Could AI and blockchain…
Winery Pollinator Programs Are Bringing Biodiversity Back to the Vineyard
Benefits include better soil health, improved grape quality, and pest and disease…
Innovation in organic practices: a sustainable future for vineyards
As climate continues to threaten vineyards, are organic and regenerative…
AI in alcohol: the good, the bad and the hilariously unpredictable
There was a time when choosing a bottle of wine meant either sticking to…
Blending, Bending, and Breaking the Rules: The New Wine Frontier
Younger Generations Redefine Wine
What are the new wine trends to look out for in 2025?
Staying abreast of incoming wine trends will keep your offering credible and in line…
Chemical found in red wine used for bowel cancer drug
UK scientists are trialling a new drug made using a polyphenol found in the…
Rootstock revolution: Enhancing pest resistance and grape quality
In the world of viticulture, there’s a pressing need to address the challenges…
Industry leaders set to gather for Sustainability in Drinks
The inaugural Sustainability in Drinks event brings key global players to the…
How to lay the groundwork for making alcohol-free wine
From vineyards to vacuum distillation, Zeno has learned that every stage of the…
Devil’s Advocate: 8% ‘Mid-Strength’ Wine. A Trend to Watch
Robert Joseph notes that some of the world’s best known brands are now producing wines…
New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smoke
Scientists have tested a more targeted way of removing unpleasant ‘smoke…
How TikTok Could Transform the Wine Industry
BookTok has turned the sleepy publishing industry upside down, driving sales and…
Hester Creek has a good inventory of wine - and a strategy to get through the 2024 vintage
Like nearly all Okanagan wineries, Hester Creek Estate Winery will be making wines…
US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit: Key takeaways
The 2024 US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit was held this spring in Lodi,…
How This Boutique Retailer Stands Out in a Sea of Big-Brand Liquor Stores
With a singular focus on small, organic and biodynamic producers, The Town…
Tuning Into the Frequency of Biodynamic Trailblazer Nicolas Joly
In France’s Loire Valley, a figure stands out in the world of winemaking like…
Can AI democratise the drinks trade?
At last week’s db AI Conference, our panelists debated how AI software development…
Wineries leading the way – Meet the key producers revolutionising and championing Ukrainian wine
Ukraine’s rediscovery as a wine-producing country is founded on the work of…
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