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Why English Sparkling Wine Is Suddenly Everywhere
England has over 1,100 vineyards and mostly makes fizz. Here is what changed, why Champagne houses bought in, and which bottles are worth trying first.
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Why Beaujolais Is Back, and Which Bottle to Buy
Beaujolais spent decades as the Nouveau punchline. Here is why Gamay is back on wine lists, what the three label tiers mean, and which bottle to buy.
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Sherry Is Back. Which One Should You Buy?
Sherry is back on wine lists and most of it is bone dry. What fino, manzanilla, amontillado, oloroso and Pedro Ximénez taste like, and which to buy first.
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Why Is Wine More Expensive in 2026?
Wine is in a global glut and vines are being uprooted, yet imported bottles cost more in 2026. Here is what tariffs and markups actually do to a shelf price.
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There's a QR Code on Your Wine Bottle. What Does It Tell You?
EU wine bottled after December 2023 carries a QR code for ingredients and nutrition. What you'll find behind it, what stays on the paper label, and its limits.
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Wine Drinking Is at a Sixty-Year Low. What Changes for You?
Global wine consumption fell again in 2025, to a level the world has not seen in more than sixty years. What a shrinking market does to the bottles on your shelf.
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Why Wine Bottles Are Getting Lighter
Wine bottles are shedding weight fast, and the industry set a 420g target for 2026. Here's what's driving it and why a heavy bottle never told you much about the wine.
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How Climate Change Is Changing What's in Your Glass
Wine is one of the first products where climate change shows up in the bottle. Riper fruit, higher alcohol, new grapes in Bordeaux, and vineyards in Kent.
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Low-Alcohol Wine: The Good Ones Were Always There
The best low-ABV wines aren't new products with the alcohol removed. They're classic styles from cool regions that have sat at 9 to 11 percent for generations. Here's where to find them.
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What Is Pét-Nat Wine? A Plain-English Guide
Pét-nat is sparkling wine bottled mid-fermentation, so the bubbles are natural. Here is how it is made, what it tastes like, how to open it, and what to buy first.
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Is Boxed Wine Any Good? A Straight Answer
Is boxed wine any good? For everyday drinking, increasingly yes. Bag-in-box keeps wine fresh for weeks — what it does well, its limits, and when to buy.
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Is Canned Wine Any Good? A Straight Answer
Is canned wine any good? Often, yes — the can is a format, not a downgrade. Which styles work in a can, how much is inside, and when to choose one.
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What Is Natural Wine? A Clear, No-Hype Guide
Natural wine explained: what it actually is, how it's made, the truth about sulfites, why it can taste different, and how to buy a bottle you'll genuinely enjoy.
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Is Non-Alcoholic Wine Any Good? (And How It's Made)
Is non-alcoholic wine any good? How dealcoholized wine is made, which styles actually work, what the labels mean, and how to buy a bottle worth drinking.
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Chilled Red Wine: Which Reds to Serve Cold (and Why)
Chilled red wine isn't a mistake. Which reds to serve cold, which to keep near room temperature, the ideal serving temperatures, and the reason behind it.
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What Is Orange Wine, and Why Is It Everywhere?
Orange wine is white wine made like red, fermented on the skins. Here is how it is made, what it tastes like, what to pair with it, and how to serve it.
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Gen Z Wine Trends in 2026
Gen Z wine trends in 2026 favor orange wine, pét-nat, natural and low-alcohol bottles, plus discovery on social and story over scores. Here's what's shifting.
