Women in wine: 4 Chicago female wine professionals discuss the industry’s challenges
The Tribune spoke with four prominent women in Chicago about challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve navigated their careers in wine.
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How to choose wines to commemorate special occasions, from picking wines to age to finding older vintages
Setting aside a nice bottle, or seeking out and purchasing mature ones, can be a meaningful way to commemorate life’s big moments, whether the birth of a child, a wedding,...
For a dry January, 8 nonalcoholic wines and wine alternatives worth seeking out
As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry.
Wine gift guide: Expert recommendations for every wine lover on your list
To help you navigate the clutter, we’ve put together a list of wine gifts that professionals actually recommend.
From glögg to glühwein: Mulled wine in all its variations ushers in a cozy holiday season
Glögg is just one of many variations of mulled wine savored throughout the chilliest corners of the world. The French enjoy their vin chaud, the British their wassail. In Germany...
Paired to perfection: Iconic Chicago foods and the wine to drink with them
The Windy City is also home to some of the country’s most outspoken and opinionated food and beverage aficionados, which is why we asked them to spotlight their essential Chicago...
Tavel might be the finest rosĂ© in the world. Why isn’t anyone drinking it?Â
Long before rosé was a lifestyle, the most celebrated rosé wines in the world came from Tavel, an ancient village in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley.
Step aside rosĂ©: Chillable red wines are this summer’s coolest sips
After years of simmering under the radar, chilled reds as a category have catapulted into the mainstream, emerging as this summer’s most fashionable pour.
As American wineries struggle, is ‘Buy American’ the solution?
A winemaker's plea for consumers to buy American wines sparked widespread discussion in an industry facing downward trends. Here are 10 wines experts suggest.
Stop being terrified of sommeliers: Tips for talking to wine professionals and uncorking better wine experiences
Whether wine is something you consider nightly or just on special occasions, sommeliers and retail wine sellers should be the first line of defense for anyone making decisions about wine.