Now that the vines are heavy with fruit, do you know when the time is right to pick? You must become a triage nurse, racing the clock and battling unpredictable weather while making high-stakes decisions based on sugar, acid, and phenolic ripeness before the frantic work of fermentation begins in the cellar.

Think winemaking is all romance and sunsets? Learn the gritty, hilarious truth about starting a vineyard—from soil prep to pests and years of hard work.

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Buying great wine shouldn’t be a gamble. Look past flashy labels and trendy regions to find incredible value. Focus on lesser-known grapes and remember: the best wine is the one you want to drink again, regardless of the price tag.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the wine industry, with many producers adopting eco-friendly practices.

Blue wine—yes, as in neon-sky, Smurf-toned, Instagram-bait blue—has stirred up the wine world with more side-eyes than sips.

Let’s be honest: the world of wine tasting can seem… theatrical. All that swirling, sniffing, slurping—it’s enough to make even the most enthusiastic wine drinker hesitate

Here is your essential guide to pairing wine with classic barbecue fare: we’ve included one dependable, tried-and-true match and one adventurous wildcard that might just blow your mind, or at the very least, spark some lively discussion around the picnic table.

Let’s talk about three wine myths that deserve to be laid to rest, preferably with a splash of something good in hand.

Here’s a guide to the most common wine glass shapes and what they’re best for, without turning your dinner party into a chemistry class.