Courtney Schiessl, VinePair

Courtney Schiessl

VinePair

New York, NY, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • VinePair
  • Forbes
  • The Daily Meal

Past articles by Courtney:

Consumers Are Still Trading Up on Wine in the Covid Era, but the Wins Are Uneven

During Covid, many consumers are increasing their wine budgets. While some are simply stocking up more often, others are deciding to splurge. → Read More

The Next Chapter for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Is Anything but Traditional

Distinctions outside of Marlborough are proving that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has the potential to become an even more diverse category. → Read More

Domestic Tourism Is Proving to Be a Lifeline for Many Wineries

With consumers hesitant to hop flights between states or countries, many wineries have noticed an uptick in local tourism. → Read More

Breakneck Evolution is Compounding the Hard Seltzer Category’s Unprecedented Surge

At a peak moment of sales growth, VinePair reached out to experts to understand how hard seltzer is carving out a new beverage category. → Read More

Why RTD Cocktail Sales Are Soaring

Due to a combination of factors, consumers increasingly view prepackaged cocktails as the answer for today’s consumption needs and desires. → Read More

How Has Covid-19 Impacted the Competitive World of Wine Allocations?

In a system where historical sales can dictate future access to limited-availability bottles, could Covid-19 have a lasting effect on wine allocations? → Read More

How Craft Brands Can Succeed in the Covid-19 Era

Craft brands can indeed set themselves up for success by targeting the right retail partners and finding creative ways to sell directly to consumers. → Read More

Covid-19 Is Decimating Champagne Sales — but Not All Bubbly Is Impacted

For the region of Champagne, sales are not so sparkling. On-premise sales have effectively disappeared, and off-premise Champagne sales are down. → Read More

Every Bottle Of 'Game of Thrones' Booze To Get You Ready For The Final Season

These are the Game of Thrones wines, beers, and spirits to stock up on before the season 8 premiere on April 14, 2019. → Read More

Courtney Schiessl

Courtney Schiessl is a Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine writer, and consultant. She has held positions at some of New York's top restaurants, including Marta, Dirty French, and Terroir, and her writing has appeared in Drink Me Magazine, The Daily Meal, and ABC News online, among other publications. She is most likely to be seen dreaming of her next international adventure over a glass of bubbly. → Read More

Courtney Schiessl

Courtney Schiessl is a Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine writer, and consultant. She has held positions at some of New York's top restaurants, including Marta, Dirty French, and Terroir, and her writing has appeared in Drink Me Magazine, The Daily Meal, and ABC News online, among other publications. She is most likely to be seen dreaming of her next international adventure over a glass of bubbly. → Read More

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Chilean Wine

Chile may be a New World country, but don’t call its wine industry young. This country is making sparkling wine, refreshing whites, and world-class reds. → Read More

5 Ways That Port And Champagne Are Alike

They may produce very different styles of wine, but Port and Champagne are oddly alike. By understanding the parallels, wine lovers can better understand these unique wines. → Read More

We Asked 10 Somms: Why Do You Love Italian Wine?

Among the great wine countries, Italy is one of the most diverse. We asked top wine professionals what they love about Italian wine and why. → Read More

We Asked the Experts: How to Pack for a Wine Country Vacation

As buds appear and vine shoots sprout, who doesn’t want to plan a getaway to the source of their favorite wines? A wine trip is the ultimate escape for anyone passionate about what goes in their glass. It’s also a great way to organize an entire vacation around drinking. (It’s not taboo to crack open … → Read More

How to Tell the Age of Non-Vintage Champagne

Non-vintage Champagnes contain a blend of two or more vintages, but is there any way to tell what exactly is in the bottle? Here are some ways to tell how old your non-vintage Champagne is. → Read More

Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina 2015

Sometimes it's easy to describe a wine in terms of its aromas and flavors, and sometimes there's another experiential quality to it altogether. This bottle is one of the latter. → Read More

Five Essential Tips for Tackling a Wine List Like a Pro

Even the biggest wine enthusiasts can get frazzled when presented with the wine list in a restaurant. These five tips will have you navigating the selections like a pro. → Read More

Exploring Four Overlooked Regions in the Rhône

Most wine drinkers are familiar with Côtes du Rhône, but other southern Rhône appellations offer more complexity and diversity for the price. Explore Lirac, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Rasteau. → Read More

Pieropan ‘La Rocca’ Soave Classico 2015

Soave is the Veneto's top white wine region, and the quality is getting better each vintage. To experience just how complex these wines can be, try this single-vineyard bottling from Pieropan. → Read More