The eastern seaboard of the US includes Boston, New York and Washington DC, the country’s financial and government centres. Scott Saunders looks at what people in this dynamic part of the country are drinking.
As the US market becomes more competitive, big retailers and restaurant chains are turning to private label. Jeff Siegel maps out the process of creating private label wines.
South Korea is one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive markets for wine exporters, given an affluent population who are increasingly interested in wine. According to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report, France was the leading supplier of wine to Korea in 2014, followed by Chile, and then Italy. James Lawrence asked experienced market watchers for their thoughts.
When the Russian government decided to certify sommeliers, it left many in the wine business scratching their heads. Anton Moiseenko asks why they’re doing it – and who stands to profit.
Wine magazines and blogs are full of talk of natural wine. There are bars and events and passionate supporters devoted to the trend. Simon Woolf asks how this has translated to sales.
A new US-based company has begun to sell copies of well-known wine brands. What are the implications for brand owners? Felicity Carter has some thoughts.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
