The Manzanos Wines Journal
Stories of wine, passion, and craftsmanship from around the world, by the team behind a Spanish wine importer serving all 50 states.
6 Reasons Chilean Carménère Belongs on Your 2026 Wine List
US wine volumes are flat in 2026 — yet Chile keeps getting called a bright spot. The reason has a name: Carménère, the lost Bordeaux grape Chile made its own.
The Massachusetts Wine List: Pairing Spain, Italy, Chile & South Africa in Boston's Best Rooms
How Massachusetts sommeliers and buyers build standout wine lists with high-scoring Rioja, Piedmont classics, and New World discovery pours from Manzanos Wines USA.
Piedmont in a Glass: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to joyful Moscato d'Asti, Duchessa Lia captures Piedmont's full range. A buyer's guide for sommeliers and retailers in 2026.
The Rioja Renaissance & Navarra's Garnacha Revival: Why Northern Spain Belongs on Your 2026 Wine List
Spain's Rioja is in full renaissance and Navarra's old-vine Garnacha is having its moment. Here's how buyers can build a northern-Spain list in 2026.
South African Pinotage in 2026: Why the Cape Belongs on Your Wine List
South Africa's flagship Pinotage offers US buyers smoky character, real value, and a story no other region can match. Why Bruce Jack belongs on your list in 2026.
Pairing Wine with New Jersey's Restaurant Renaissance: A Buyer's Guide
From the Iberian grills of Newark's Ironbound to the Jersey Shore raw bars and BYOB storefronts — a sommelier's guide to pairing wine across New Jersey.
Piedmont in a Glass: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to crowd-pleasing Moscato d'Asti, Duchessa Lia gives American restaurants and retailers an authentic taste of Piedmont at every price point.
The Rioja Renaissance of 2026: Why Spain's Classic Region Belongs on Every American Wine List
Rioja and Navarra are in full renaissance in 2026. Here's why sommeliers and buyers are leaning into old-vine Tempranillo, Garnacha, and aged Reservas from Spain.
Why South African Wine Belongs on Every American List in 2026
From bold Stellenbosch Pinotage to crisp Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa is the value-and-quality story of 2026. Meet Bruce Jack, our Cape flagship.
Chile's Maule Valley Rises: Why Cremaschi Furlotti Belongs on Every U.S. Wine List in 2026
Old vines, Andes-to-Pacific terroir, and serious value: how Chile's Maule Valley and Cremaschi Furlotti deliver the quality and price U.S. buyers need in 2026.
Pouring for the Windy City: A Sommelier's Guide to Wine Pairings on Illinois Restaurant Tables
Chicago's record-breaking dining scene is hungry for distinctive, by-the-glass-ready wines. Here's how Spain, Italy, Chile, and South Africa pair with Illinois menus.
Piedmont in 2026: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to the season's most-wanted Moscato d'Asti, here is how Piedmont's classics — and Duchessa Lia — earn their place on American wine lists in 2026.
The Rioja Renaissance of 2026: Why Spain's Classic Reds Belong on Every American Wine List
Rioja and Navarra are in full renaissance in 2026 — old-vine Tempranillo and award-winning Reservas delivering unbeatable value for U.S. restaurants and retailers.
South Africa's Quiet Revolution: Why the Cape Belongs on Every 2026 Wine List
South Africa is the wine world's most exciting value frontier in 2026. Inside the Pinotage renaissance and the Bruce Jack wines built for American lists.
Chile's Maule Valley Rising: Why Cremaschi Furlotti Belongs on Your 2026 List
Old vines, river-cooled nights, and remarkable value—why Chile's Maule Valley and Cremaschi Furlotti deserve a place on every American wine list in 2026.
Texas Wine Lists in 2026: How Restaurants Are Pairing Steak, Brisket, and Tex-Mex with Old World Reds
From Pappas Bros. to Cabernet Grill, Texas restaurants are rebuilding wine lists with Rioja Tempranillo, Piedmont Nebbiolo, Chilean Carmenere, and Pinotage. Here is how to source them.
Piedmont's Quiet Power: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every American Wine List in 2026
Old World classics dominate 2026 wine lists. Here is how Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa fit every US restaurant program.
Decoding the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Rioja Vintages: A Buyer's Guide for the 2026 Wine List
How the new Rioja vintages stack up for sommeliers and retailers in 2026 — what to pour now, what to cellar, and where Manzanos Wines USA fits on your by-the-glass list.
Summer 2026 Wine Trends: Lighter Styles, Coastal Reds, and the Wines Restaurants Are Pouring
Lighter whites, chilled reds, and old-world freshness are defining summer 2026 menus. Here's how restaurants are building wine programs—and the bottles to pour.
Cremaschi Furlotti: Chile's Maule Valley Heritage
Discover Cremaschi Furlotti, the family estate behind Chile's Maule Valley wines — 120 years of heritage, old-vine character, and standout trade value.
Piedmont in Focus 2026: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From Barolo's power to the joy of Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont is having a banner 2026. Here's how Duchessa Lia helps US restaurants and retailers capture it.
Rioja's 2026 Renaissance: Why Spanish Wine Belongs on Every American Wine List
Rioja and Navarra are in full renaissance in 2026 — old-vine blends, fresh terroir, and award-winning value. Here is why Spanish wine wins by the glass.
Summer 2026 Wine Trends: What Sommeliers and Buyers Are Pouring Now
From chillable reds and gastronomic rose to the return of structured Rioja, here are the summer 2026 trends shaping wine lists, and how to source them.
Why Bruce Jack and South African Wine Belong on Every American Wine List in 2026
South Africa's bold Pinotage and electric Sauvignon Blanc are the value story of 2026. Here's why Bruce Jack deserves a place on your wine list.
New York's Sommelier Playbook: A Wine Buyer's Guide to Pairing Imports Across the City's Top Tables
From Rioja with a Peter Luger strip steak to Barolo beside osso buco — a NYC sommelier's guide to pairing Old World and New World imports for the city's restaurants.
Beyond Barolo: Why Duchessa Lia's Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa Are Winning Spring Wine Lists in 2026
Sommeliers are pairing Duchessa Lia's Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa rose from Piedmont with brunch, spice, raw bar and aperitivo programs across the US this spring.
The Quiet Rise of Rioja Blanco: Why Viura Belongs on Your Wine List in 2026
Rioja Blanco is having its moment in the US. Here is why sommeliers and retailers should make room for Viura, Tempranillo Blanco, and Garnacha Blanca on 2026 wine lists.
South Africa's Quiet Revolution: Why 2026 Is the Year Bruce Jack Wines Belong on Every American Wine List
Stellenbosch is delivering one of its most concentrated harvests in years, and Bruce Jack's Reserve Pinotage and Sauvignon Blanc are leading the way.
Maule Valley's Quiet Revolution: Why Cremaschi Furlotti Belongs on Every U.S. Wine List in 2026
Premium Chilean wines are surging in the U.S. in 2026. Cremaschi Furlotti's Maule Valley estate offers the price-to-quality story sommeliers want.
Pouring the Sunshine State: A Sommelier's Guide to Wine Pairings for Florida's Restaurant Scene
How Florida sommeliers and restaurant buyers are building winning wine programs with Spanish Rioja, Italian Barolo, Chilean reds, and South African pours.