Category: Wine
TTB Approves New Sizes for Canned Wine
by: Melissa Dowling
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has added three new can sizes to the standard of fill for packaging canned wine: 200-ml., 250-ml. and 355-ml. This …
Favorite Wines We Drank in 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
We asked our panel of independent wine professionals to recall their favorite bottles they drank in the past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting …
Wine Reviews: Favorite Sparklers of 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
For this latest round of Cheers wine reviews, we tasked our panel of independent wine professionals with rating sparkling wines. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, …
Korbel Prosecco Comes Out in 187-ml. Bottles
by: Melissa Dowling
Korbel California Champagne has launched Korbel Prosecco in 187-ml. bottles. Released late last year in a 750-ml. bottle (for an SRP of $14.99), Korbel Prosecco is available nationwide. Produced …
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
by: Marnie Old
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines, of course. There are three main styles, which are based on the European wine they emulate during the …
Kim Crawford Launches Lower-Cal Wine, Illuminate
by: Melissa Dowling
Kim Crawford Winery this month will soft-launch its new lower-cal wine line, Kim Crawford Illuminate. The brand debuts with a low-ABV, lower-calorie take on the company’s core Sauvignon …
Mixed Bubbles: Sparkling Wine Trends For 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
Consumers love the bubbly: Champagne and sparkling wine volume consumption rose about 4% in 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group, reaching 24.9 million …
All Americans: Our Wine Panel’s Favorite U.S. Wines of 2020
by: Melissa Dowling
For this latest round of Cheers wine reviews, we asked our panel of independent experts to taste and rate American wines. The write-ups below represent a wide range …
Summer Wine Picks From A Paris Somm
by: Melissa Dowling
As summer menus have transitioned to seasonal produce, seafood and grilled dishes, consumers seek out wines that will go with warmer-weather fare. Xavier Thuizat, head sommelier …
Pink Prosecco Category Gets Approval
by: Melissa Dowling
Prosecco producers will soon be able to simultaneously tap into the sparkling and rosé trends. The Prosecco DOC Consortium announced on May 21 that the proposal …
