The city of Austin, capital of the state of Texas, is known for its live music and film industries, as well as its hipster vibe. Here are some of its most exciting wine retailers.

Chicago in the state of Illinois, one of America’s largest cities, is famed for its architecture and museums.

As the United States becomes the biggest and most exciting wine market in the world, wine stores are popping up everywhere. Here is Scott Saunders’ guide to some of the most intriguing retailers in major cities. First up, Seattle.

Although Woolworths is almost unknown outside Australia and New Zealand, it is one of the world’s top 20 retailers and it dominates Australian wine sales. Jeni Port takes a look.

Its proximity to Asia coupled with a largely European population has given Australians a diverse and adventurous approach to food and wine. Jeni Port says this makes for a market that’s increasingly open to imports.

Seattle, in the state of Washington, is the fastest-growing city in the US. Situated close to the Canadian border, the city has become a magnet for startups, particularly in areas like software, biotechnology and the Internet. A thriving arts scene has sprung up alongside these new industries, making the city a magnet for young, urban professionals. Given its excellent food and craft beer culture, it’s no surprise that wine is also flourishing here. Scott Saunders interviewed four notable professionals for their take on what’s happening in Seattle’s wine scene.

The US retailer Total Wine & More has been sued every which way. But regardless of the obstacles, it continues to grow. Jeff Siegel reports.

Wineries are beginning to take advantage of solar energy, to do more than power their wineries. Leslie Gevirtz reports on solar arrays that can help protect vines.

The Polish wine market could face a challenge if alcohol-related legislation is stiffened - as proposed by one key agency. Wojciech Bońkowski reports.