Eric Asimov

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through.

With eight rows of vines in San Francisco and a vision of inclusivity, Christopher Renfro and Project Two Eighty are training the next generation of winemakers.

ALEMANY Farm ripples with life on a steep hillside in San Francisco. Rows of broccoli and collards, tomatillos, chiles and herbs, stands of cherry and plum trees – all this bounty is available free to the public. There's even a tiny vineyard, a scruffy eight rows, the only one in the city.

SAN FRANCISCO — Alemany Farm ripples with life on a steep hillside in San Francisco. Rows of broccoli and collards, tomatillos, chiles and herbs, stands of cherry and plum trees

President-elect Trump says tariffs will help American businesses, but many in the wine industry foresee few benefits and a lot of pain for all involved.

THE wine world is bracing for the potential effect of the tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has said he will impose on most foreign goods coming into the United States.

MANY good wine books were published this year, but these five stood out. There's something for every wine aficionado, including a work of rare scholarship, wonderful storytelling, an excellent guide for beginners and two collections of essays.

All most people need to know about champagne is how to safely uncork a bottle. Pouring and savouring the wine are the easy parts.

A new method of making nonvintage Champagnes is taking hold. Producers see it as a hedge against climate change while improving overall quality.

A growing number of producers are blending significant portions of their reserve wines together, creating what they call a perpetual reserve.