Becoming a B-Lister
Gunning for the B-List: Setting a New Standard for Purpose-Driven Wineries Staff Reports Wine lovers are seeking more than just great flavor in today’s conscious consumer landscape. They are craving more clarity on the label. They want transparency. They’re looking for ethical, environmentally f
Bringing wine down to Earth
The Wine Industry Complicated Chemical Romance Staff Reports Viticulture is without a doubt a labor of love. Outside of the powerful presence of climate and the intimate influence of terroir on the vineyards, there is a strong connection to the place and the people cultivating the grapes that has be
What’s Really in Your Wine?
Staff Reports Luxuriating with a nice glass of wine at any time of the day is one of the life’s simple pleasures. But what’s actually in that glass is not so simple — especially these days. The reality is that consuming wine is much more complex than just enjoying fermented grape juice.
Letter from the Editor: April 2025
By Charles D. Springfield “Power to the people!” That has been the theme and a primary phrases shouted in protest by millions of people across the world. Protest, resistance and pushback are spiritually inherent to our human nature. We instinctively know when something is off. Once we come t
Wesley Davis: Redefining Rituals, Reshaping Wine Culture
By Carrie Dykes The essence of Dionysius is ceremony, conviviality, and consumption. Wesley Davis wants us to explore the possibility of ecstatic celebration without alcohol. In an industry historically shaped by tradition, hierarchy, and exclusivity, Wesley Davis is a force of disruption. As the Ma
The Rhyme and reason of jazz and wine pairings with Wanda Mann
by DION Staff Reports For Wanda Mann, jazz doesn’t simply play in the background — it moves, improvises, and lingers, much like a great glass of wine. The celebrated wine writer and editor, whose byline has graced Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, The SOMM Journal and countless others, trac
Discovering Dion By Rediscovering Dionysus
As I meditated on the future of my professional life, I became increasingly sensitive to all the vile concepts and misinformation being disseminated on both social media and the mainstream media about specific populations and how we fit or don’t fit into the fabric of America — particularly the
Sorting Through the Wine Hype: What’s in Your Glass?
Here’s the truth: "sugar-free wine" is largely a marketing ploy. As wine professionals, we know that it’s impossible to remove every last trace of sugar from wine. Even the driest wines—those fermented until nearly all the sugar has been converted to alcohol—still contain trace amounts of re
The Rise of Low-Alcohol and Low-Calorie Wines
The rise of low-alcohol and low-calorie wines reflects a growing desire for moderation without sacrificing quality or enjoyment. Whether naturally occurring or purposefully crafted, these wines invite drinkers to savor every sip mindfully and guilt-free.
Mock Me, I Dare You
Don't mock the mocktails. They have come a long way from the Temperance Days of 1865 and your Great Aunt's Shirley Temple. People are looking to curtail their consumption and now they have cool ways to do it.