Updated annually since its 1977 debut—and now in its 45th edition—Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book continues to provide a unique perspective and authoritative information. In the Wall Street Journal, Lettie Teague talks to its creator.

After a record-breaking 2020, the growth in the fine wine market was even stronger in 2021, reports Mike Pomranz in Food & Wine.

In Wine-Searcher, Don Kavanagh looks at how the Champagne shortage is beginning to affect the retail sector.

Regardless of the shortage, Eric Asimov highlights six Champagnes and six sparkling wines to help you toast 2022 in the New York Times.

Want to learn more about sparkling wines? Read these books, recommended by Janice Williams in the Drop.

In Wine Enthusiast, Amanda Best explores how slate soils impact wine.

Dave McIntyre reflects on how the quality of boxed wine has improved in the Washington Post.

The southern hemisphere is set for an ‘average’ 2022 harvest, but supply chain delays and inflation are concerns, reports Meininger’s.

To mark the end of the year, the World of Fine Wine asked writers to reflect on the bottles that meant most to them in 2021. For Stuart Walton, an uncelebrated name from starry Brunello di Montalcino was equal to an occasion that was special in more ways than one.