As we count down the hours until 2018 is in the rear view mirror, it’s a good time to assess whether we should feel optimistic
Tag: wine business
Karen MacNeil on Misogyny in the Wine Industry
Karen MacNeil, author of the iconic The Wine Bible, recently released her 2nd annual report on the status of women in the wine industry. The
John Atkinson: Wine is Based on Traditions and Will Remain So
As usual, Master of Wine John Atkinson has an insightful post about the past and future of wine making and marketing. Apparently, he is responding
Myths of the Wine World #4: Most Red Wines are Aged in Oak Barrels
Part of the romance of wine, especially red wine, is that it is lovingly stored in oak barrels for months or years while it slowly
Winemaking and Regulation
Many European appellations have very detailed regulations about what grape varietals can be used in their wines, and in many cases they dictate specific wine
We Are Getting Closer to a World in Which Consumers Can Buy the Wine They Want
As the wine world waits for the Supreme Court to, hopefully, put another nail in the coffin of the 3 tier distribution system, wine retailers
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 