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Concerns over ugly farms and unpleasant smells fuel Napa County's angst over growing cannabis.

Syrah is frequently overshadowed by other red varieties, but it can be epically rewarding in its own right.

World wine production remains stable, but consumption is expected to fall next year.

As if a pandemic and megafires weren't enough to worry about, there's also something rotten at the county dump.

Spain's reputation is built on traditional regions and good value – except when it comes to its top wines.

Is it time to farewell glass and find better ways to serve wine? Oliver Styles is open to persuasion.

Vineyards might look peaceful and idyllic but they are also a battleground in a never-ending insect war.

An AVA-style system is proposed for weed and wine organizations are keen to help – up to a point.

With International Champagne Day upon us tomorrow, what better time to check out the heavyweights of sparkling wine?

It's been a hell of a year, but Sonoma producers have reasons to be cheerful.

Smith-Madrone's Stu Smith tells W. Blake Gray about his week-long battle to save his winery from the Napa fires.

Italian authorities have broken up a ring of criminals counterfeiting one of the country's top wines.

Are our wine decisions being made by right people and for the right reasons? History may tell us.

If you're looking for the best of these popular blends, go west.

Saving the vintage – and the vineyard – from fire might just depend on your budget.

In a bizarre and convoluted tale, two men go swimming with sharks – and one gets badly bitten.

Our US editor takes an emotional trip to wine country to see the damage first hand.

After more than four years of stuttering starts, Brexit finally looms as a reality for the British wine trade.

Once stuck in a supporting role to Cabernet and Merlot, Malbec is now carving its own niche.

In a world where drought is an increasing threat to agriculture, what effect does irrigation have on terroir?

Tom Jarvis recalls how one book guided him into the wine trade, and how that book has aged.

As the world learns to live with coronavirus, what impact has it had on wine prices?

All Bourbon is good, and some are better – but which Bourbons are the best?

Winery and vineyard owners have been through hell this year. How will they recover?

Thirty years ago, winemakers looked beyond Mendoza; today Michelle Williams finds them pushing the limits of altitude and ripeness.

Can we strike a balance between slavishly following tradition and trying new things? Let's start with pizza...

We kick off our series on the world's best wines with a look at one of Italy's finest.

Do you get annoyed when wines are compared to women? Or to men? If so, you're not alone.

Although whiskey is by far the most popular drink in India, a unique native spirit hopes to change things.

An early start to the harvest doesn't necessarily mean a hot vintage on the C?te d'Or.