One of the most important characteristics in determining wine quality is acidity. Acidity is what gives wine its tangy and sour flavor, complementing foods in a palate-cleansing and refreshing way.

English fizz “chalked up” a milestone victory over its “rivals across the Channel” earlier this month when a bottle of Nyetimber’s Blanc de Blancs became the first sparkling wine from outside ...

While wine snobs might turn up their noses at the thought of boxed wine, the large-format packaging offers a lot of upside. One of boxed wine’s many boons is its convenience: one package holds up to ...

From crisp Sauvignon Blanc to easy-drinking Chardonnay, these boxed wines prove that great flavor can come in a budget-friendly package. Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer ...

Operating as a collective, they say, reduces the pressures and offers more opportunities to grow while maintaining the integrity of each brand. By Eric Asimov Running a small wine business speaks to ...

Growing up, Sunday nights followed the same routine: a pasta dinner made by Mom, followed by putting the finishing touches on schoolwork and getting ready for the week ahead. Pasta has a nostalgic ...

Decanter’s 22nd World Wine Awards reveal the 50 Best in Show — 2025’s top wines worldwide and must-haves for your cellar or tasting list. Time to start tasting. Decanter has announced the results of ...

A new study has identified key genetic markers that control sugar and acid levels in sweet cherries, paving the way for breeding tastier and more consistent fruit. By analyzing five cherry populations ...

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

When you’re thinking of the perfect wine for Valentine’s Day, your mind may immediately turn to date night classics like bold, celebratory bubbles or deep reds—despite the fact the world of wine has ...