I am still buzzing from the incredible energy at the Union Station Hotel, in Nashville, for our Judgment of Paris: 50 Years Later – A Historic Re-Enactment. It was an absolute honor to moderate this blind tasting and lead such a sharp panel of professionals and passionate guests through an eye-opening afternoon of pure discovery.
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A. A soil-reading sensor placed at the start of vineyard rows to analyze soil health
B. An array of solar panels that resemble a flower installed in wineries to generate power
C. A new app that allows users to photograph and identify grape varieties early in the season
D. A handheld device used in winemaking to identify specific floral aroma compounds
In the United States, most of the wine that’s imported is Italian. In 2025 some 93.2 million gallons of Italian wine were imported into this country. In fact, Italian wine has led US imports for decades, hitting a peak in 2021 with 43% of all US table wine imports. Is it because Italian wine is just so good? I love lots of Italian wine, but I’m sure “goodness” has nothing to do with it. What does? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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