The Manzanos Wines Journal
Stories of wine, passion, and craftsmanship from around the world.
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.
The Piedmont Playbook for 2026: Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Moscato d'Asti for American Lists
Piedmont delivers cellar-worthy reds and joyful sparklers from one producer. Inside Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Moscato d'Asti for 2026 buyers.
Why Navarra Rosado Is Spring 2026's Smartest Wine List Addition
Long before Provence colonized the rose category, Navarra was bleeding Garnacha into pink. Here is why American sommeliers and buyers should revisit it in 2026.
From Stellenbosch to Stateside: Why Bruce Jack and South African Wines Belong on Every American List in 2026
South Africa's Cape vineyards are quietly becoming the smartest pick on US wine lists. Here's why Bruce Jack belongs on yours in 2026.
Cremaschi Furlotti and the Quiet Power of Chile's Maule Valley
Why Chile's Maule Valley—and the Cremaschi Furlotti portfolio—deserves a permanent spot on every American wine list and retail shelf in 2026.
From Tidewater to the Blue Ridge: A Sommelier's Guide to Pairing Old World Wines with Virginia's Restaurant Renaissance
Virginia's restaurant scene is on the rise. From Richmond tasting menus to Norfolk seafood houses, here's how imports are reshaping Commonwealth wine lists.
Why Rioja Still Sets the Standard: Inside Spain's Most Trusted Wine Region for 2026
From Tempranillo's elegance to oak-aged Reservas, Rioja remains the benchmark for Spanish wine excellence and the most reliable category for US wine programs.
Why South African Wines Belong on Every American Wine List in 2026
From Stellenbosch's Platter's-celebrated estates to Pinotage's global resurgence, South Africa is having a moment — and Bruce Jack is leading the charge.
Chile's Maule Valley: Ancient Vines, Modern Excellence, and the Wines of Cremaschi Furlotti
Discover why Maule Valley is Chile's most exciting wine region in 2026 — and how Cremaschi Furlotti's Carmenere, Cabernet, and Chardonnay are captivating US buyers.