Wineries boasting art collections that can be traced back for centuries. We tour the globe for tasting rooms, wineries and museums that make the most of the deep connection between art and wine. Read more
Comments Off on Jack Daniel’s Keeps Climbing Amid The Craft Boom
While much of the American whiskey renaissance has been focused on small-production craft brands, the ongoing rise of Jack Daniel’s shows that the market’s major players are also having success winning new consumers. Jack Daniel’s has added to its U.S.... Read more
Comments Off on Federal Judge Paves Way For Walmart To Sell Spirits In Texas
In a ruling that could potentially shake up the Texas retail spirits market, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has issued a decision striking down the state’s ban on publicly traded companies selling spirits. The decision is a victory for Walmart, R... Read more
Comments Off on ProWein 2018 Sees Visitor, Exhibitor Numbers Continue To Grow
ProWein, the Germany-based wine and spirits trade fair, saw a record number of both visitors and exhibitors during its most recent event, held March 18-20 in Düsseldorf. The show featured over 6,800 exhibitors—200 more than last year—from 64 countries ... Read more
•French prosecutors have accused a leading Bordeaux négociant and bulk wine bottler with “flagrant” wine fraud. On March 15, Bordeaux’s criminal tribunal heard the charges against Grands Vins de Gironde (GVG), which is owned by the Ca... Read more
Comments Off on Digging in the Dirt: An Inside Look at the Region of D.O.P. Cariñena
SPONSORED BY Youthful, fruity, and transparent. Dense, savory, and structured. Garnacha from Spain’s D.O.P. Cariñena delivers pleasure in many forms. Despite being a relatively small region, its unique terroir, aging considerations, and range of producers contribute to the diversity of wine styles. Translation: there’s a bottle for every occasion. Influence of Terroir Altitude defines Cariñena’s […] Read more
Comments Off on Total Wine Leans into Winery Direct & Delivery Programs
As the nation's wine and spirits distributors continue to consolidate, some of the smallest producers feel they're being left out in the cold. Well, Total Wine & More is here to help the poor dears through its winery direct sales program. Read more
Comments Off on Get to Know Kava, the Relaxing National Drink of Fiji
Kava, the nonalcoholic national drink of Fiji, is a bit of an acquired taste. But its anxiety-reducing properties and earthy, piney notes make seeking it out worth your while. Here are four places to find it. Read more