When it comes to crisp, refreshing, white wine, few grapes amass as devoted a following as Sauvignon Blanc. Depending on where it’s grown, the grape can deliver everything from tart green apple and freshly cut grass to riper notes of passion fruit and guava, all backed by the craveable, mouthwatering acidity enthusiasts love. Add in its generally approachable price point, wide availability, and…

Hours before taking off for France to attend a summit with other world leaders, United States President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wine and Champagne. The levy would come in retaliation for the French government’s 3 percent tax on services from American tech companies. Trump announced the ultimatum today in an interview with the New York Post. Unless French President…

Sancerre is one of the most popular names in white wine. Though it may have experienced a bump in interest thanks to a cameo in Taylor Swift’s most recent documentary, the Loire Valley appellation’s star has long been on the rise. As Sauvignon Blanc became a staple on tables stateside over the past several decades, Sancerre quickly emerged as one of the premier regions for the grape, gaining…

Check out the best rosés from previous years here! The rosé craze might not be making headlines like it did a decade ago, but there are still plenty of reasons to explore the diverse category of pink wine. Ranging from crisp, salmon-pink expressions to juicy, fruit-forward finds, rosé can still provide the perfect pairing for your summer dinner parties, picnics, or beach outings — with a…

Born in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon became a household name in the United States after arriving in California, gaining significant traction by the 1930s. However, it was the 1970s that truly changed everything. During that era, winemakers famously put California Cabernet up against the best of France, proving to skeptics just how world-class American wine had become. The critics were stunned,…

Just about every inch of Burgundy has been mapped, studied, and analyzed — then studied some more. Books have been written about individual appellations. Labels don’t just say “Meursault,” “Montrachet,” “Chablis,” or “Chambolle-Musigny,” to name just a few of the storied wines, but often list individual plots within the appellations: “Les Amoureuses,” “Clos de la Commaraine,” “Les Vallerots,” and…

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As the Northern Hemisphere nears its summer months, wineries around the world are gearing up for the deluge of tourists who will soon step through their doors. That means now is the moment to bust out your calendars and decide where in the world of wine you want to visit this year. For the latter, we’ve got you covered. Each year, we round up the top 10 wine destinations around the world. We…

Ah, Burgundy. The faintest mention can elicit a slew of different responses: adoration, for its pure and expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays; fatigue, for its overarching dominance across wine lists; frustration, for its prices that just seem to keep climbing. Ever since the monks began making wine in Burgundy over a thousand years ago, the region has been a universal touchstone for…

It’s no secret that Champagne has a reputation as a luxury product. Associated with celebrations the world over, it’s undeniable that the sparkling wine has a certain “special-occasion” appeal, with the region’s fame only upping its allure. The French AOC is among the most prestigious in the world, and interesting bottles don’t tend to come cheap. Where the average price of Prosecco hovers around…

A bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) sold for a record-smashing $812,500 at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction this weekend. The auction raked in $25 million in total sales from bottles produced by additional famed Burgundian estates like Domaine Dujac, Leflaive, Coche-Dury, and others, and set an additional, 459 unspecified world records related to pricing, according to a press…

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris, the blind-tasting competition where U.S. wines scored higher than bottles from historic French chateaux for the first time. Today, the competition is perceived as having nail-biting, groundbreaking results awaited by everyone in the industry, but in reality, much of the buzz came from simple, post-event coverage in Time Magazine. In…

I can’t seem to get enough Pinot Noir, whether from Burgundy, Germany, California, Italy, New Zealand, New York’s Finger Lakes, or elsewhere — I want to try them all. Which takes me back to France, not to Burgundy, the world’s Pinot Noir capital, or even the Loire Valley, where Pinot is the red grape in Sancerre and neighboring appellations. This time, I’m exploring the Pinot Noirs of Alsace, the…

Malbec’s history is one of global migration. Its journey began in the southwest of France (where it’s used in the esteemed wines of Cahors) before traveling to the soils of South America. While it has been present in the United States since the late 19th century, Malbec is primarily celebrated as the flagship variety of Argentina — particularly in the high-elevation vineyards of Mendoza. Today,…

In the world of fine wine — or really the world of wine in general — Burgundy is king. In recent years, wine lists have basically become “Burgundy” and “every other region,” and it doesn’t appear as if anything, not even a bad vintage, will ever be enough to tarnish the illustrious region’s reputation. Part of what has made Burgundy so untouchable is the quality of its ancient limestone soils,…

Cabernet Franc is a grape with longstanding attraction. Thanks to its noteworthy versatility, the grape yields wines that can please any red drinker. In general, wines made with Cabernet Franc feature bright red fruit perfuming strong, vegetal notes of bell pepper with textures that fall anywhere from glou-glou to hardy. And the Loire Valley — one of the regions that has claimed Cabernet Franc as…

The coolest thing to pour into your glass is different every year. Certain cocktails have their moment (Martini, anyone?), new flavor profiles dominate, and a handful of wines become the easiest way to show you’re in the know. What you order isn’t just a marker of taste, it’s shorthand for displaying insider knowledge. In the wine world, those signifiers exist at every end of the spectrum, from…

Even casual wine drinkers know the name Burgundy: The rightfully famous region produces world-class expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Beyond tasting the area’s starchild grapes, the best way to understand why drinkers are so obsessed with Burgundy is by sampling wines from a range of producers whose varying terroirs and preferences encapsulate the locale’s identity. Sure, Burgundy is…

With cratering domestic wine consumption, the uncertainty of on-again, off-again tariffs on exports to the U.S., and serious challenges from climate change, many French winemakers and grape growers are considering a heartbreaking offer. Starting this month, vineyard owners can apply for funds of €4,000 per hectare — equivalent to about $1,910 per acre — if they agree to tear out their wine grapes…

65,000: The tons of fresh-cut flowers that Colombia exported between Jan. 15 and Feb. 9 this year, ahead of the Valentine’s Day rush. However, US tariffs and a weaker dollar threaten to undermine the sector. Americans buy 80% of Colombia’s flower exports, but the Trump administration imposed 10% tariffs on Colombia last April.

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Burgundy is a hallowed ground for the wine world. It’s a place of lore and legend, of DRC, Montrachet, endless “climats,” and a winemaking history formed when Romans still ruled. It’s the gold standard for wine drinkers, and the north star for Chardonnay and Pinot producers around the world. As such, Burgundian wine has never been cheap. But it used to be affordable and, importantly, accessible.…

Certain historic “Old World” wines like Burdungy, Barolo, or Bordeaux often get a reputation as overly expensive. In some cases, the high price tag is justified. Many European winemakers with decades of experience are producing excellent wines using coveted, small plots of land that have been cultivated for centuries. However, the extreme popularity of some regions has led to exorbitant price…