When they aren’t working at traditional wineries, next-gen winemakers are driving innovation with experimental side ...

From a top-selling shandy to a surprisingly complex pilsner and a creamsicle IPA, these are the beers buyers are recommending ...

As labor becomes even scarcer, even ultra-premium wineries are expected to turn to mechanical harvesters. Will wine quality suffer?

How 5 Bars Price Their Margaritas The sticker price of America’s most popular cocktail reveals more than just the rising cost of agave and lime—it includes insurance, labor, garnishes, and other ...

Thiols—more precisely, volatile thiols or volatile sulfur compounds—are an interesting and diverse group of aroma compounds. They are most associated with the tropical and citrus aromas in Sauvignon ...

The first six months of 2024 have seemingly broadcast a tidal wave of woe for the American wine industry, starting with the release of the 2024 Silicon Valley Bank State of the Wine Industry report in ...

What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol Alcohol industry members are dealing with trade war whiplash from the Trump administration’s stop-and-start tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the rest ...

South African Wine Has Never Been Better—Have Americans Noticed? Despite its high quality and good value, South African wine still represents a fraction of the wine imported into the U.S. market. Why?

The Science Behind Noble Rot Wines Botrytis cinerea can ruin a grape harvest—or lead to some of the world’s most coveted wines. Researchers investigate why this happens and how it affects both the ...

The Regulatory Chaos of Cannabis Drinks Retail Without federal guidance on the sale and consumption of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages, states are scrambling to legislate, leading to a confusing ...

6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 The year ahead will focus on soil health, labor, and innovations from the East Coast, while cooperation and consolidation reshape the industry ...