Every winemaker is seemingly an optimist when a new harvest’s wine grapes begin to arrive on the crush pad in late summer and throughout the fall. For 2024, that optimism seems especially merited. “I ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about some of the most popular white wine grapes. This week, I thought I would focus on classic red wine grapes that most people love. There’s no question certain grapes are ...

As wine-growing regions worldwide grapple with the effects of a changing climate, Mount Etna’s north face stands out not only for its ideal conditions but also for its resilience. The combination of ...

The Napa Valley wine industry produced nearly $1 billion worth of wine grapes in 2023, but the industry is changing and demand may be plateauing — possibly even dropping. "You know, if you had the ...

UC Davis will host the first conference on hybrid wine grapes and their potential environmental and economic benefits to ...

Once grapes are picked from the vine, they enter a winery’s cellar. But what’s the magic behind the cellar doors that turns grapes into fine wine? With my Wine 101 column I share what I know about ...

Ice wine is intensely concentrated and packs a big blast of sweet flavor. Often described as lush or “liquid gold,” it is ...