Interviews

Inside Total Wine & More: How Brands Can Support & Train Retail Staff to Grow Sell-Through

02/06/2026 | Getting listed is only the beginning. In this interview, Tim Tidgewell of Total Wine & More shares how wine and spirits brands can better support retail staff to drive stronger sell-through and long-term retail success.

Insights

The American Wine Regions Challenging Napa’s Dominance

02/06/2026 | Climate change, rising vineyard costs, and shifting consumer tastes are driving America’s most exciting wine boom far beyond Napa Valley.

Insights

How USA Wine Ratings Helps Wineries Reach U.S. Retail Buyers

16/05/2026 | For wineries around the world, gaining access to retail buyers in the United States has become increasingly competitive.

Insights

What Real Selling Looks Like for a Wine & Spirits Rep?

21/04/2026 | Most sales teams in wine & spirits are built for distribution — not for creating demand. If you’re serious about growth, this will show you what real selling actually looks like on the ground.

Producer Profiles

Why Château Fillon Deserves a Place on Your Shelves

18/03/2026 | An awarded Bordeaux estate with genuine differentiation, an established distribution footprint, and a story that resonates at the shelf. Here is what wine buyers need to know

Insights

Wine or Something Else? Why the “Wine Alternatives” Debate Is Really About Identity

13/01/2026 | As wine alternatives grow in relevance, the industry faces a deeper challenge than declining consumption: what is wine, and whether new categories deserve autonomy—or must continue to be measured against wine itself?

Insights

Tasting Notes Decoded: Understanding Judges' Comments on Top Wines

19/11/2025 | Unlock the secrets behind judges' tasting notes to elevate your wine knowledge and production techniques.

Producer Profiles

From Bekaa Valley to Your Portfolio: The Rise of Lebanese Wine in the U.S.

30/09/2025 | With distinctive indigenous varietals and food-friendly profiles, Lebanese wines are finding growing favor among U.S. importers and sommeliers

Interviews

Alamos Selección Reaffirming its Leadership in Argentina’s Flagship Varietal

29/09/2025 | We spoke with Nathan Barras, Senior Director of Marketing at Alamos, to discuss what this win means, how the brand is connecting with U.S. consumers, and where Malbec is headed next

Interviews

Forthright Winery: Crafting Award- Winning Napa Cabernet with Boutique Precision

29/09/2025 | 2025 USA Wine Ratings recognized Forthright Winery's 2019 Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga as Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year and Wine of the Year USA, while the its 2019 Forthright Merlot claimed Best Merlot of the Year