Articles Don’t Call It Rosato Punch A new movement, dubbed Rosautoctono, aims to assert Italy’s historic rosa wines as more than just an afterthought How Producers are Rethinking Rosé in 2020 SevenFifty Daily Challenged by social distancing, tariffs, and a wine glut, rosé producers weigh in on what to expect, from bag-in-box and growlers, to a marketing shift for more serious times Sparkling Wine in Wartime SevenFifty Daily Despite its reputation as a frivolous luxury, modern sparkling wine has been affected profoundly by combat and has played a surprisingly prominent role in world wars Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What? SevenFifty Daily Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change SevenFifty Daily The Jackson and Torres families have joined forces to launch International Wineries for Climate Action, a powerful new protocol for sustainability How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest SevenFifty Daily With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking SevenFifty Daily As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building How Lindsay Woodard Became a Cult Willamette Valley Vintner SevenFifty Daily Under the radar in Oregon, the founder of Retour achieved success by using her marketing savvy to entice collectors in the South Why Honey Is the Next Frontier in Drinks SevenFifty Daily Distillers, brewers, mixologists, and winemakers are tapping artisanal honey as the next in-demand ingredient The Little Urban Winery That Rocked the Big Wine World SevenFifty Daily The founders of Division Winemaking Company have upended marketing and PR models to boost the competition—and themselves How Jackson Family Wines’ Top Brass in Oregon Is Shaping the Willamette Valley’s Future SevenFifty Daily With Eugenia Keegan at the helm in Oregon, JFW is guiding the valley’s evolution into an elite, luxury region. In return, the valley is doing the same for JFW Gamay vs. Valdiguié: The Smackdown SevenFifty Daily Two underdog grapes—one championed in Oregon and the other in California—face off How Martine Saunier Cultivated the World’s Most Coveted Wines SevenFifty Daily The iconic Bay Area importer discovered virtuosos like Henri Jayer—and ushered in a new era of boutique French wines. Why Portland Is America’s Champagne Capital SevenFifty Daily The Oregon city has had a mainline to grower bubbly for decades, thanks to a handful of buyers, importers, and distributors. Why Gruet Partnered with a Native American Tribe to Grow Grapes SevenFifty Daily The collaboration between the sparkling wine producer and the Santa Ana Pueblo is bearing fruit beyond the business venture. A New Era for U.S. Wine-Labeling Laws SevenFifty Daily Recent disputes find winemakers and legislators reconsidering America’s laissez-faire attitude toward veracity in wine labeling A New Wave of Umami Wines Blooms Under Flor SevenFifty Daily New World winemakers are utilizing the yeast layer to create savory, unfortified wines that reference Old World regions The Management Genius of Andy Fortgang SevenFifty Daily The prodigal New York somm turned Portland restaurateur has helped shape the careers of wine professionals on both coasts Taking the Concept of Vine Variability to New Levels SevenFifty Daily The proprietor of Hiyu Wine Farm discusses his techniques and explains why viticultural diversity is the future Harvest and Crush Mishaps You’ll Never Forget SevenFifty Daily Gushing must, insect infestations, and drunken interns are just the beginning Tasting Room Encounters Gone Horribly Wrong SevenFifty Daily Industry professionals share the most awkward and obnoxious situations they’ve encountered at winery tasting rooms Overturning the Monoclonal Status Quo SevenFifty Daily Some American winegrowers are rejecting the prevailing monoclone model and revisiting older techniques How Nate Ready is Reenvisioning Genetic Diversity in the Vineyard SevenFifty Daily At Oregon’s Hiyu Wine Farm, the vigneron is using 17th-century viticultural techniques to create a wine style for the future Moscato May Be Out, But Saracco is Still In SevenFifty Daily While sales of the sweet, sparkling wine slow to a dribble, Saracco Moscato defies the odds The Many Lives of Alpana Singh SevenFifty Daily From determined college dropout to Master Sommelier, television personality, and restaurant owner, Chicago’s celeb somm has done it all Studying Wine Science in Paradise SevenFifty Daily Eschewing popular domestic programs, an American somm heads down under Embracing Old Oak Barrels SevenFifty Daily Some winemakers are using 100-year-old barrels, disproving the premise that they must be discarded after five years Linfield College to Offer Expanded Wine Studies Program SevenFifty Daily Following a $6 million gift, the Oregon college will offer a degree focused on winery sales, hospitality, and management Eric Texier’s Analog Sales Strategy SevenFifty Daily How the Rhône’s most improbable superstar built his overseas business by breaking all the rules Tracking Sarah Cabot's Journey from Micro to Costco SevenFifty Daily An Oregon winemaker negotiates the transition from craft to corporate while keeping her cool Horror Stories Importers Lived to Tell SevenFifty Daily Those days on the international wine-trade route that went very, very wrong How Beaujolais Transformed Chevonne Ball’s Life SevenFifty Daily For one Portland wine professional, escaping to France was an act of self-preservation—and an awakening How the Trinchero Family Built a Wine Empire SevenFifty Daily The Sutter Home and Ménage à Trois owners ignored critics and bucked traditions to get ahead of consumer trends Somms Spill on Nights from Hell SevenFifty Daily Sommeliers from around the country recall their worst—and funniest—experiences working on the floor Under the Influence of Larry Stone SevenFifty Daily Peers and protégés reflect on how the wine virtuoso’s keen intellect and generous spirit impacted their careers 5 Ways to Manage Requests for Charity Donations SevenFifty Daily How forward-thinking winery owners give back while minding their margins Direct-to-Consumer Importers Carve a New Niche SevenFifty Daily A new kind of online wine club features international imports delivered to a customer’s door Meet Black Chardonnay SevenFifty Daily A nearly forgotten technique for exceptional wines has some producers going back to black Rosé for the Long Haul SevenFifty Daily In the United States, there is an increasing interest in upper-echelon pink wines that will improve with age. Canned Wines Roll into Restaurants SevenFifty Daily Boutique wine producers are embracing aluminum, and this summer’s wine lists are reflecting the trend Put that Rosé Down! SevenFifty Daily A primer on iconic age-worthy rosés from Europe Subscribe to the newsletter for Katherine's podcast, The Four Top! Email Address Leave this field empty if you're human:
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