What is Malolactic Fermentation?
Malolactic affects wine’s texture and flavor, and letting it roll (or not) depends on tradition, fashion, chemistry, and more
Features
Acidity In Wine
Acidity, volatile acidity, and wine’s essential refreshment
Two Men And A Village: The Launch of Joseph-Jibril
To launch their new niche winery, Bobby Huff and Jaam Moynihan relied on a mix of expertise and vision (plus a little help from their friends)
Tasting Ryme, Again
Ryme’s creativity and originality continue to impress
We Need to Talk About Wine Talk
My introductory remarks from a panel session on rethinking the language of wine
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing
No single wine pairs perfectly with the Thanksgiving meal, but many styles can shine on your table
The Gravner Notebook
In this hand-illustrated interview, Joško Gravner, a father of the orange wine renaissance, shares his vision, values, and radical new plan
Torrone, The Sicilian Not-Too-Sweet Treat
Caffè Sicilia’s exquisite torrone is my new holiday staple.
The Curiosity of C.V.N.E. Monopole Clásico
C.V.N.E.’s historic Monopole Clásico is a mercurial white wine touched with Manzanilla sherry
Cider, or Wine? Both, Says Deidre Heekin. Also: Same Thing.
An interview with the La Garagista winemaker who’s known for her natural wine — some of which happens to be cider
Vermont Terroir Cider: A Moment in Time
A short film about Vermont cider makers using wild and heirloom fruit
Jon Piana of Fable Farm on the Quest for Terroir Cider
Farmer-winemakers Jon and Christopher Piana are coaxing remarkable elixirs from Vermont’s verdant heartland