In the New York Times, Eric Asimov reports on Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Blair, to be argued before the United States Supreme Court, who will consider whether states can prohibit retail wine shops from shipping to consumers in another state.
“The Japanese wine industry is maturing… That’s led the government to take the first steps toward a true appellation system, noting on labels where grapes were grown. But that’s created a challenge for wineries, because most don’t own vineyards and many source fruit from multiple regions.” In Wine Spectator, Julian Littler reports on the impacts of new rules created for an appellation system for Japan’s growing wine industry.
On JancisRobinson.com, Richard Hemming MW explores how producers persuade us to drink their wine.
In Wine Enthusiast, Anna Archibald looks at how a handful of wine shops are reinventing wine retail style with innovative design.
Grape Collective talks with Marilisa Allegrini about how she and her brother continue to combine tradition with innovation, inspired by their father’s vision for the winery.