Registration Now Open for 2025 SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo in San Diego
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Regional Exploration
Heroic Harvests: Extreme Viticulture in Challenging Spanish Sites
Oppressive heat. Arid wind. Rocky soil. Vertiginous grades, heavy rain, and roaring rivers. Lava. Lava! No one said viticulture was easy—but does it have to be this hard?
Great Bubbly From Italy: Why You Should Be Drinking Trentodoc Sparkling Wines
Visionary winemaker Giulio Ferrari introduced the chardonnay grape and the Metodo Classico method of production that represents the backbone of Trentodoc appellation’s wines.
Discover Lugana: Italy’s Best Kept Oenological Secret
You may have heard about Lugana as a delicate, yet mineral wine from Northern Italy, but you don’t realize what Lugana really is, until you get there.
Education and Training
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal Launches Spirits Education Webinar Series
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal introduces a spirits webinar series featuring today’s leading producers and distillers.
Cava’s Aging Requirements Explained
The length of time spent in the bottle after fermentation defines the four categories that Cava is labeled under: Traditional, Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Cava de Paraje Calificado.
SommCon Launches On-Demand Wine Education with SommGo
SommGo by SommCon is a subscription service and e-learning platform that provides wine, beer, and spirits education on-demand.
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Cava’s Aging Requirements Explained
The length of time spent in the bottle after fermentation defines the four categories that Cava is labeled under: Traditional, Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Cava de Paraje Calificado.
Four Grapes to Watch in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country
Thousands of different grape varieties are grown, and there are so many different styles of wine to explore.
Heroic Harvests: Extreme Viticulture in Challenging Spanish Sites
Oppressive heat. Arid wind. Rocky soil. Vertiginous grades, heavy rain, and roaring rivers. Lava. Lava! No one said viticulture was easy—but does it have to be this hard?
Great Bubbly From Italy: Why You Should Be Drinking Trentodoc Sparkling Wines
Visionary winemaker Giulio Ferrari introduced the chardonnay grape and the Metodo Classico method of production that represents the backbone of Trentodoc appellation’s wines.
Discover Lugana: Italy’s Best Kept Oenological Secret
You may have heard about Lugana as a delicate, yet mineral wine from Northern Italy, but you don’t realize what Lugana really is, until you get there.
Why Generation Z Wants Authentic Drinks Education
The eldest of Generation Zs are turning 21, and as they do, the time is now for the hospitality industry to begin adapting.
Provence Rosés in the Spectrum of Global Rosés
As rosé continues to become a more regular part of wine drinkers’ diets, how can Provence maintain its stature?
Israeli Wine: Drinking the Mediterranean
Despite their general lack of familiarity, there are many Israeli wines capable of electrifying the palates of discerning American wine consumers.
Burgundy Buying
The importance of Burgundy in wine education and the testimonials of experts quickly inspire a deep desire to experience these great wines.