The purpose of the small pour is for the customer to ensure the wine isn't corked. But what's the right response if the customer hates the wine? Robert Joseph offers some thoughts.

Fans of natural wines claim that conventional winemakers are creating manipulated and artificial products. Robert Joseph hits back.

Tank Garage Winery caused a small storm on social media this week, when they released a wine with a pornographic label. Is there a place for such labels?

Like perfume makers that create copies of famous scents, a new group of people are copying well known wines. Robert Joseph considers the phenomenon.

How much information do consumers need to know about their wines? Robert Joseph argues that sugar levels, at the very least, should be declared.

Should winemakers have to make styles they don't personally like, if there is consumer demand for them? Robert Joseph weighs in.

Tensions are once again flaring between Tbilisi and Moscow, with wine caught in the middle. Eugene Gerden reports.

When faced with an unfamiliar or new style of wine, what is the fairest way for a wine professional to respond? Robert Joseph gets into an argument.

The US wine market has been fragmented and difficult to navigate thanks to its three-tier sales system. A recent Supreme Court ruling may make life easier for US wine retailers - but could make life harder for wineries that rely on DtC sales. Liza B. Zimmerman reports.

There are signs that engaged Chinese consumers are looking beyond red wines from traditional regions. Jim Boyce reports.

The EU is tightening rules governing copper usage. Sophie Kevany looks at whether there are any real alternatives.

It may be sweet and simple, but it's opening doors for new drinkers. Robert Joseph says the wine trade should show Moscato some love.

Do wine regions go through adolescence? Robert Joseph explores the idea.

Vinexpo’s visitor numbers plummeted by 30% this year. Felicity Carter asks how the fallout will affect other fairs.

When everyone is talking about trading up, why are some wine companies going the other way? Jeff Siegel investigates.