Deep green wine bottles whir along in a neat row. They twist and twirl through the mechanical line as if they were practicing a perfectly timed dance. Their audience: safety-goggled college students.

Every industry has its jargon. In the wine business, to understand some wine words, one- or two-sentence definitions suffice. However, there are some more nuanced words and phrases that take a ...

Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bottle of Chinon in early spring, when the hardier trees are budding, but winter’s chill ...

Choosing a bottle of wine should be an enjoyable experience and can even be an engaging experience, though knowing where to begin can prove difficult. To get you started, the sommelier team at ...

An estimated 500,000 hobbyists in North America are making wine with purchased grapes, juice, even berries. Some even grow their own. By Eric Asimov Reporting from Geyserville, Calif., and New York.

Sauvignon blanc is the poster child of success right now in the California wine industry. In 2022, it saw an uptick in sales and plantings while nearly every other major varietal lost ground, ...

Walking into a major grocery’s wine section can be an intimidating experience. Rather than having a local winemaker on hand to answer questions and offer tastes, a shopper is faced with a wall of ...

Don’t be intimidated. We show you how to approach those massive wine lists and ask the right questions. Wine lists at restaurants can be daunting. Some high-tech versions are offered on a tablet or ...