Category Archives: What We’re Reading

Fifty Years Ago in Chicago, It Was Illegal for Women to Bartend In the late 1960s, it was illegal for women to tend bar in Chicago.  They could serve the drinks, but they couldn’t pull them.  The a new bar, … Continue reading →

How Oregon wine can survive climate change Pinot noir makes up 70% of the vineyards in the valley and adaptations could help growers continue to grow it, but not everywhere and not forever. (KGW8)

How Retailers Are Creating Robust Wine Markets in Smaller U.S. Cities A new wave of retailers and wine bars is finding success in smaller markets that have typically been overlooked. They share tips and tactics for getting the wines they … Continue reading →

Growing Success of Grüner in U.S. East Coast Wine Regions It’s Austria’s signature white grape, accounting for one-third of the country’s vines.  But it works well in U.S. East Coast vineyards. (Wine Industry Advisor) TTB and Consignment Sales: Is There … Continue reading →

The Sweet Spot for Direct Wine Sales For US wineries, finding the happy medium between direct-to-consumer sales and the three-tier system is paramount.  (Wine-Searcher.com) Anger over calls to label wine as ‘unhealthy’ in France The adoption of Nutri-Score rankings for … Continue reading →