
Wine Competitions—Worth It?
Winemakers weigh the pros, cons, and relevancy of wine competitions in the modern market. —Robin Shreeves A tasting room lined with award-winning bottles, glittering with bronze, silver, and gold medals is nothing new. But is the time, energy, and money that goes into entering these competitions still worth it? Do these awards still hold the […]

As East Coast Wine Industry Grows, So Too Wine Education Programs
New community college programs provide practical training in skills required by local wine industry. —Robin Shreeves The East Coast wine industry is growing—and finding itself increasingly in need of educated workers. But a four-year education is not necessarily a requirement. County colleges offer certificate and associate programs that often prepare students more specifically for what […]

‘The Best Red Grape I’ve Ever Grown’—East Coast Winemakers’ Success with New Hybrid San Marco
An Italian grape-growing experiment shows potential for quality grape and wine production along the US East Coast. —Robin Shreeves The US’s first commercial wines of the Italian-hybrid grape, San Marco, are officially bottled and ready for release. A cross between Teroldego and Lagrein, San Marco was created in 1993 by Marco Stefanini at Trentino’s Foundation […]

Afternoon Brief, August 27th
Afternoon Brief: By the end of 2021, 72.9 percent of online purchases will be made on mobile devices. Wineries already using scannable technology on their bottles, shelf talkers, or neckers are ahead in dollars, data, and consumer reach. | WIA Exclusive by Robin Shreeves...



