Interviews

What Makes A Wine Commercially Successful In U.S. Retail? 

16/06/2026 | A Conversation With Jusden Aumand, Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports

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.

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

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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

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Three Sticks Wines on Winning Pinot Noir of the Year at the 2025 USA Wine Ratings

17/09/2025 | In conversation with the team at Three Sticks Wines, we dive into what the accolade means for the winery, the story behind the wine, and how they support their trade partners

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Bumblebee White Chardonnay Wins Top Honors at USA Wine Ratings 2025

16/09/2025 | Fourth Wave Wines’ organic, modern Australian Chardonnay takes home Chardonnay of the Year and Wine of the Year Australia

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Emma Reichart Riesling Bags Wine of the Year Germany at the USA Wine Ratings 2025

16/09/2025 | Schafer-Reichart Selections celebrates Riesling of the Year and Wine of the Year Germany with a bold vision for U.S. growth

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Greece's Alpha Estates Bags Shiraz of the Year Title at 2025 USA Wine Ratings

16/09/2025 | From the high-altitude vineyards of Amyndeon to the global stage, Alpha Estate proves Greek wines can stand alongside the world’s finest

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Carrying the Sherry Torch: Jack Poust & Co. Wins Importer of the Year at USA Wine Ratings 2025

16/09/2025 | With Hartley & Gibson’s Amontillado Sherry crowned Wine of the Year Spain, family-owned importer Jack Poust & Co. shines a spotlight on Spain’s most authentic yet overlooked category

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Greg Linn Imports: Bringing Award-Winning Italian Elegance to the UK Trade

15/09/2025 | Greg Linn Imports, with its 2021 Barolo Perno earning both Wine of the Year Italy and Wine of the Year at the 2025 USA Wine Ratings sheds light on the position of Italian wine in the US market