Boxes, bags, pouches, cans and even linen bottles - the sustainable alternatives to wine bottles
Alternative wine packaging like cans and kegs, paper or linen bottles, bag-in-box and 'bagnum' pouches have a lower carbon footprint than glass bottles.
Lightweight bottles are being produced as light as 300g-400g, reducing energy in transportation. [ more ]
You've tried wine in a box. What about an aluminum bottle?
Bogle Family Wine Collection has introduced a new brand called Element[AL] Wines that offers wine in 750-milliliter aluminum bottles instead of glass bottles.
Glass bottles are the largest source of carbon emissions in the wine industry, and the use of aluminum bottles can reduce the industry's carbon footprint. [ more ]
Oregon vineyards are facing the challenge of smoke taint in their wines due to wildfires.
Researchers at Oregon State University are working on spray-on coatings that could protect grapes from the off-flavors caused by wildfire smoke. [ more ]
Devastated by Communism, Czech Wine Is Making a Comeback
The Czech Republic has a long history of wine production, but it is overshadowed by its beer industry.
The wine industry in the Czech Republic suffered during the years behind the Iron Curtain, but has since seen growth in both quality and quantity. [ more ]
California produces nearly 90% of US wines, pioneering quality bottlings. The state's wine industry continues to innovate and offer diverse options. [ more ]
At Wine Enthusiast's Sip of South America, an Energized Crowd Signals a Bright Future
The event showcased over 150 highly rated wines from South America, indicating the region's potential for producing interesting and complex bottlings. [ more ]
Alice Feiring Reflects on the State of Natural Wine Today
Natural wine pioneer Alice Feiring has been instrumental in popularizing natural wine in America and spends most of her time in New York City. [ more ]
Following the Emerald Green Road: Northern California's Cannabis Culture Heads to Wine Country
Northern California's cannabis culture is gaining recognition, paralleling the region's wine fame with the creation of a cannabis appellation program and a nine-county Cannabis Trail. [ more ]
Q&A: Luxury South Bay wine retailer Angie An is on a quest to make the wine world less intimidating
Angie An transitioned from sommelier at Alexander's Steakhouse to selling luxury wines to Chinese collectors, advocating for wine enjoyment and inclusivity. [ more ]
Meet the "Super Vino Bros," the New Jersey Twins Who've Become Natural Wine's Most Unlikely Stars
Humility is lacking in the wine industry, perceived as exclusive and intimidating.
The Super Vino Bros aim to democratize the natural wine scene and highlight industry professionals rather than claiming authority on what to drink. [ more ]
Dour grapes: Why wine makers are struggling to attract Gen Z and millennial drinkers
Volume sales for wine in the US have declined for three consecutive years, with millennials and Gen Z showing less preference for wine compared to older generations.
The wine industry has struggled to make wine approachable and relevant to younger consumers, resulting in a shift towards non-alcoholic options and other alcoholic beverages. [ more ]
The Okanagan Wine Region Is in Trouble-Can It Survive?
Last week, freezing temperatures in Canada's Okanagan Valley caused widespread damage to the vineyards, with many wineries experiencing bud loss.
The region has been facing a series of challenges, including previous cold fronts, wildfires, declining tourism, a struggling economy, and declining interest from young drinkers. [ more ]