by laurbuzz | Nov 26, 2024 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Through the creation of Corpinnat, quality-minded producers in Spain have established a new sparkling wine identity. WORDS L.M. Archer In2017, six iconic Catalan Cava producers concerned with the standards of the category decided it was time to establish a new...
by laurbuzz | Sep 10, 2024 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Foraged fruit at Art+Science Cider and Wine / Photo courtesy Kim Hamblin There’s a growing segment in the world of delicious ferments, and apples are just the canvas. Let’s dive into the explosion of flavors coming from cider-focused co-ferments. WORDS Alexander...
by laurbuzz | Jul 23, 2024 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Photo courtesy Concannon Vineyard Leaning into its rich legacy while leveraging curiosity and collaboration, this Northern California wine region is flourishing once again. WORDS Kelly Magyarics Spend enough time in the Livermore Valley, and conversation will...
by Alexander Peartree | Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Grape images courtesy TerraVox Winery In praise of equal-opportunity wine consideration, a look at the brands and distributors daring to embrace all-American wine beyond the expected. WORDS Kathleen Willcox It probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that California has...
by Alexander Peartree | Mar 12, 2024 | Distilled, Featured Articles, Vinified
Photo courtesy Vinick Dias and Vih Augusto / Sovereign Brands With years of gut-guided and crazy-successful brand building under his belt, the mastermind behind some of hip hop’s biggest bottles shares why he believes culture connections with authenticity work....
by Alexander Peartree | Dec 12, 2023 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Adobe Stock Change is bubbling in Champagne. WORDS Sarah E. Daniels Set in the tip-top northeastern corner of France, where they’re faced with dramatic weather swings, bitter frost, high humidity, rot, mildew and more, producers throughout Champagne have earned a,...