The Sunday Paper: February Edition
Are you keeping up with the ever-changing world of wine? Here are my top wine industry reads this month. These are articles I believe to be worth the read for anyone studying wine or interested in the latest wine news, wine trends, or wine discussions!
Proof that terroir actually exists!
Some think it’s a marketing myth, but a study done by The Catena Institute of Wine proves, through chemical analysis, that terroir is a real thing.
Wine market statistics:
Here is a really great overview of wine sales information for 2020. Lots of charts and visuals for clarity, plus trends on the rise!
Wine regions to look out for...
Climate change has influenced some up-and-coming regions worth checking out!
READ THE WINE ENTHUSIAST ARTICLE
Some hidden treasures of Portugal!
I’m all about the Portugal renaissance that seems to be trending! There’s more to the region than Vinho Verde and Port!
How do we embrace the no and low alcohol category?
I believe this category is deserving of a place in the industry, however, quality examples (that actually taste similar to the real thing) are hard to find! Should they be compared to the real thing, or should we embrace them as something totally different?
Handling power struggles in the wine industry...
This article is well written and worth reading for everyone doing anything in the beverage industry! Keeping the important dialogue going!
Vintages: Why "good" and "bad" shouldn't matter!
Everything you should know about vintage, including why tough vintages are important!
…and on this note, why not check out the 2021 Wine Enthusiast Vintage Chart
