Wine pros break down one of the most commonly used terms in the world of high-end wine. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He ...

We often hear the term “old vines” in reference to wine, which almost always applies to limited-edition bottlings from a special vineyard or plot. But what exactly do these words mean, and more ...

Imagine walking in a vineyard filled with gnarly old vines, low to the ground and so ugly they’re beautiful. They barely produce any fruit. A ripe berry that hits the tongue explodes with concentrated ...

When Alder Yarrow heard Jancis Robinson was looking for someone to help create the largest online database of old-vine vineyards in the world, his interest was piqued. A highly respected ...

The Heritage Vineyard Project was a collaboration between UC Davis and ZAP. Phase one of the Oakville, Napa Valley research vineyard tested grape variability from select superior old vine Zinfandel ...

California has a wealth of historic vineyards, some planted as far back as the 1800s. Ancient vines, most winemakers feel, can impart a different sort of character to wine — perhaps a deeper, wilder ...