Late one evening a few years ago, I stumbled across a question in some dark corner of an online wine forum. “Can you name 100 grapes that you’ve tasted?” the user asked the oenophilic interwebs. There was even a whole organization, ...

Zachary Geballe explores the interactions between growers and winemakers in the American fine wine industry, outlining five keys to healthy collaborative relationships.

Victoria Burt, Product Development Manager for Wine Qualifications at WSET, offers an introduction to WSET, explaining recent updates to its materials and new qualifications.

Kelli White considers the state of California Merlot, tracing its evolution throughout the decades.

Sarah Bray highlights Sicily's white wines, demonstrating that they are as complex, varied, and interesting as their red-skinned counterparts.

GuildSomm Staff Writer Bryce Wiatrak considers Sauvignon Blanc's successes and challenges in the New World regions of Napa Valley and New Zealand.

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White explores the history, function, and future of rootstocks.

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Courtney Schiessl examines the opportunities and challenges facing the rising category of English sparkling wine.

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White recounts a trip through the Loire Valley, with stops in Sancerre, Chinon, Savennières, Vouvray, Muscadet, Saumur, and Touraine.