Shana Clarke
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New York, NY, United States
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Unpacking E. & J. Gallo’s Recent Rombauer and Massican Acquisitions
In the span of one week in late August and early September, E. & J. Gallo announced its acquisition of two wineries, Rombauer and Massican. → Read More
These Vines Aren’t for Wine. They’re for Data.
Winemakers across the world are turning plots of land into mini-science labs to analyze how grapes are adapting to the climate crisis. → Read More
Could Domestic Initiatives Help Sake Soar Stateside?
Sake may be just one small slice of the alcohol industry pie in the U.S., but there are vast opportunities ahead. → Read More
Burgundy Laid the Groundwork, Now Other Cool-Climate Wineries Are Staking a Claim in Oregon
Residing on the same latitude as Burgundy and boasting a similar climate, Oregon became a draw for Burgundian producers in the New World. → Read More
Napa’s Micro Winery Ordinance Has Failed the Small Producers It Was Created to Help
The Micro Winery Ordinance, which passed last year, should have been the saving grace for small Napa Valley winemakers. → Read More
For Emerging American Wine Regions, Can Trends Trump Terroir?
Trends, as well as the alchemy of terroir and grape varieties, are potentially contributing to the definition of new American wine regions. → Read More
These Winemakers Are Redefining Fruit Wine With Wild Berries and Yeast
A crop of winemakers in the northeastern U.S. is redefining fruit wine with native ingredients and new techniques. → Read More
This non-alcoholic sake is actually good for you
Amazake is revered for purported health benefits including better skin and hair, improved digestion and increased energy. → Read More
Why Cabernet Franc Is on the Rise in Napa
Cabernet Franc has been gaining fresh attention among winemakers in Napa. For wine drinkers interested in getting in on the trend, here’s what to know. → Read More
Why Winemakers Are Using Flash Pasteurization (for Non-Kosher Wines)
A new technology called flash détente is catching on, and winemakers from all over the world — most not involved with kosher wine production — have been keen to explore its uses. → Read More
Light Red Wines: What To Drink When You're Over Rosé
Serve these chilled (think Beaujolais Nouveau) and find your new favorite summer drink. → Read More
Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don't Swallow Claims
As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge. → Read More
Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don't Swallow Claims
As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge. → Read More
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means
Many college students studying abroad focus more on soaking in the culture — and the local drinking scene — than on their future careers. But for Charles → Read More
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means
Many college students studying abroad focus more on soaking in the culture — and the local drinking scene — than on their future careers. But for Charles → Read More
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means
To be certified, a business must operate according to three principles of sustainability: people, planet and profit. B Corp wineries are investing in farmworkers, but some say it's still not enough. → Read More
Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means
To be certified, a business must operate according to three principles of sustainability: people, planet and profit. B Corp wineries are investing in farmworkers, but some stay it's still not enough. → Read More
Oregon Wineries Come Together To Save Grapes Rejected For Smoke Taint
After the Klondike Fire, some growers were hit with canceled orders. So wineries launched the Oregon Solidarity project, making wine with rejected grapes and paying full value for the harvest. → Read More
How To Read A Champagne Label And Buy A Better Bottle Of Bubbly
What's better, premier cru or grand cru? And what does "extra brut" mean? → Read More
The New Era Of Kosher Wines You Should Try For Rosh Hashanah
This is not your grandparents' Manischewitz. → Read More