Articles tagged with Commentary
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Scandinavian Naturalists
It is a true image, I’ll concede, but that’s not all they drink up north. The Scandinavian cuisine has been hauled as the next big thing by the likes of...
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7 Mistakes Wine Drinkers Make
We are all guilty for these mistakes wine drinkers make because we all make them. I know some might argue that it should just be about the wine and how it...
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Market Share of Import Wines to Increase, Report Says
Consumers are expected to opt for less expensive import wines in the coming years to avoid paying more for domestic wines, whose prices are expected to...
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How to Survive the Wine Retail Business
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with several friends who work in retail stores here in New York City. Over the course of several days and a few...
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Talking 'Bout My Generation
Yes, it’s my generation’s wine. So what then should be in your glass, you ask? Well, let’s take a look and see what you should be putting in your...
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The 6 Worst Wine Disasters
What do you think of when you hear the words "wine disaster?" Red wine on a light carpet? A corked bottle? Stained teeth? Those things all suck, but not...
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Comparing Wine Closures
As with wine containers, wine closures are an important choice that each winery must make. The effects of each closure go well beyond simply controlling the...
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California ABC Industry Advisory
With little fanfare, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control clarified its position on third party marketing programs as they pertain to...
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6 Current Issues in the Wine Industry
I have spent a lot of time among wine professionals and super consumers over the past few weeks, and I have to tell you that we are all amazed at how badly...
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The Truth About Wine Writing
Having just spent a long weekend with some of my peers, I am reminded of those peers with whom I did not spend such a lovely weekend. A notable portion of...