A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Current Agave Crisis
The tequila industry is booming, but agave’s fluctuating prices make for an unstable business for those who farm it.
- story: Alec Jacobson
- photos: Alec Jacobson
What We Talk About When We Talk About Weed
The dialogue around marijuana is starting to sound a lot like a conversation about wine.
- story: Christopher Ross
- illustration: Maddie Edgar
Can Craft Beer Truly Express a Sense of Place?
A concept long valued in wine, terroir, is under debate in the craft beer community. Erika Bolden on the American brewers working to make beer a truly regional specialty once…
- story: Erika Bolden
- photo: erika bolden
Is Modern Winegrowing Too Focused on “Varietal”?
Is modern winegrowing too focused on the "varietal"? According to Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer, yes. What he means by "varietal" is a preoccupation with specific clonal selection of grapes—and the…
- story: Talia Baiocchi
French Winemakers Face Prosecution for Not Using Pesticides
France’s Ministry of Agriculture is prosecuting organic winemakers who refuse to use pesticides. The New York Times reports that a producer in Burgundy is facing six months in prison and…
- story: Echo Thomas
