@amybethwright
I write about wine, food, and travel, and I teach writing at Purchase College.
In a Castle of Traitors, Wine Lurks in the Shadows
In a Castle of Traitors, Wine Lurks in the Shadows
Eight wines to pair with the upcoming finale of Peacock's The Traitors.
Why New York's Wine Industry is Banking on Cabernet Franc
Why New York's Wine Industry is Banking on Cabernet Franc
When wine regions embrace ‘signature' grapes as a point of definition, identity can become fixed. New York vintners have thought hard about elevating Cabernet Franc to 'signature red' status.
The Writing Life: The Values and Missions Sustaining Wine Writers Right Now
The Writing Life: The Values and Missions Sustaining Wine Writers Right Now
What long-held beliefs are fueling wine writers and content creators right now?
Imbibe 75 - Imbibe Magazine
Imbibe 75 - Imbibe Magazine
Imbibe 75 is our annual list of the people, places, and organizations that will shape the drinks world in the coming year.
daily.sevenfifty.com
daily.sevenfifty.com
Flight 3: Evergreen State - Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright
Flight 3: Evergreen State - Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright
Flight 2: The Bubbles Edition
Flight 2: The Bubbles Edition
This edition of Wine Flights is dedicated to sparkling wine, in alignment with the radiance and effervescence of the holiday season.
Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright | Substack
Wine Flights by Amy Beth Wright | Substack
Or, why I'm giving the gift of wine this holiday season...
This Tiny Washington AVA Is Producing ‘Cowgirl' Wines Worth Talking About | Wine Enthusiast
This Tiny Washington AVA Is Producing ‘Cowgirl' Wines Worth Talking About | Wine Enthusiast
Established in 2024, the secluded Beverly, Washington, AVA is known for its robust red wines.
Meet the ‘Grape Man of Missouri’ Bringing Back an Obscure Varietal | Wine Enthusiast
Meet the ‘Grape Man of Missouri’ Bringing Back an Obscure Varietal | Wine Enthusiast
A 1893 crossing of three grapes, the hybrid varietal Wetumka is making an improbable comeback at a Missouri winery.
Does Crop Thinning Really Lead to Better Wine?
Does Crop Thinning Really Lead to Better Wine?
Crop thinning—the practice of removing some grape clusters from the vine before harvest—is thought to boost the quality of the remaining crop, but how well does it actually work?
Washington Wine Industry Awards 2025 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship - Washington State Wine Commission
Washington Wine Industry Awards 2025 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship - Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE (May 8, 2025)—The Washington wine industry has awarded its 2025 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for writers and communicators to Amy Beth Wright. Based in the New York City area, […]
Getting to know Amy Beth Wright, Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship recipient
Getting to know Amy Beth Wright, Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship recipient
“I came into my professional life through the arts – dance,” says Amy Beth Wright. “I think that the creative process is something I see in wanting to be a wine professional as well. You have to have versatility and creativity, imagination, and resilience.” Last month,
Temecula AVA Plays the Mediterranean's Greatest Hits—and It Works
Temecula AVA Plays the Mediterranean's Greatest Hits—and It Works
Is Local Wood the Key to Terroir? Some American Winemakers Say 'Yes'
Is Local Wood the Key to Terroir? Some American Winemakers Say 'Yes'
Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It's Not So Simple
Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It's Not So Simple
In emerging wine regions, like Texas, out-of-state wineries are pursuing the local market. Is this “wine country colonization,” or just healthy competition?
The Nonconformist Potential of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley AVA
The Nonconformist Potential of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley AVA
In North Carolina's Yadkin Valley, unpretentiousness and nonconformity have freed up many to dig deep and build on their successes.
Why Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA Is Just Right for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Why Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA Is Just Right for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ripen tremendously over time at high-elevation vineyards in the Dundee Hills AVA, producing “soft and pretty” wines.
Can Champagne Give Up Farming with Chemicals?
Can Champagne Give Up Farming with Chemicals?
The Science of Old Vines | SevenFifty Daily
The Science of Old Vines | SevenFifty Daily
A Cocktail Ingredient for the Year of the Snake? Sichuan Peppercorns
A Cocktail Ingredient for the Year of the Snake? Sichuan Peppercorns
In Texoma AVA, a Spirit of Experimentation Drives Growth
In Texoma AVA, a Spirit of Experimentation Drives Growth
Why One French Winemaker Put Down Roots in Texas - Frenchly
Why One French Winemaker Put Down Roots in Texas - Frenchly
Washington State’s Snipes Mountain AVA Is a Story of Evolution and Evolving Wines
Washington State’s Snipes Mountain AVA Is a Story of Evolution and Evolving Wines
The Science of Heat Stress in Grapevines | SevenFifty Daily
The Science of Heat Stress in Grapevines | SevenFifty Daily
Dark, Hardy and Mysterious, the Lenoir Grape Has a Disease-Resistant Superpower
Dark, Hardy and Mysterious, the Lenoir Grape Has a Disease-Resistant Superpower
Winegrowers Are Using an Ancient Grape-Growing Technique to Combat Climate Change and Preserve History
Winegrowers Are Using an Ancient Grape-Growing Technique to Combat Climate Change and Preserve History
Beyond Terroir: Why Wine and Place Are Inextricably Linked on the Palate - Vintner Project
Beyond Terroir: Why Wine and Place Are Inextricably Linked on the Palate - Vintner Project
The Best Trader Joe's Wines Under $20 | StyleBlueprint
The Best Trader Joe's Wines Under $20 | StyleBlueprint
North Georgia’s Wine Country Is Experiencing a Metamorphosis—Here’s Where to Explore
North Georgia’s Wine Country Is Experiencing a Metamorphosis—Here’s Where to Explore
The Science of Rotundone in Wine | SevenFifty Daily
The Science of Rotundone in Wine | SevenFifty Daily
Bold Journey Interview
Bold Journey Interview
The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Texas Right Now, Wine Enthusiast
The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Texas Right Now, Wine Enthusiast
How Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Are Supporting Family Farms | The Cheese Professor
How Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Are Supporting Family Farms | The Cheese Professor
Pierce's Disease Devastates Grapevines. Are These New Hybrids The Answer?
Pierce's Disease Devastates Grapevines. Are These New Hybrids The Answer?
Texas AVAs
Texas AVAs
7 Ways to Upgrade Your Bloody Mary
7 Ways to Upgrade Your Bloody Mary
National Water Trails: The Outdoor Adventure You Need
National Water Trails: The Outdoor Adventure You Need
Why Apple Cider Vinegar is So Important in the Cuisine of North Carolina | The Vinegar Professor
Why Apple Cider Vinegar is So Important in the Cuisine of North Carolina | The Vinegar Professor
Why Blending is As Important to Olive Oil as it is to Wine at Jordan Winery | The Olive Oil Professor
Why Blending is As Important to Olive Oil as it is to Wine at Jordan Winery | The Olive Oil Professor
Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why | SevenFifty Daily
Grape Crush Reports Are Essential for U.S. Wine Industry Growth—Here’s Why | SevenFifty Daily
How Hill Valley Dairy Is Building Community in Wisconsin | The Cheese Professor
How Hill Valley Dairy Is Building Community in Wisconsin | The Cheese Professor
3 Promising Places Where the Ancient Malvasia Bianca Grape Is Thriving
3 Promising Places Where the Ancient Malvasia Bianca Grape Is Thriving
How Low Yields Are Spurring Texas Winemakers’ Creativity
How Low Yields Are Spurring Texas Winemakers’ Creativity
Making Connections: Inside the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School with Jill Landen
Making Connections: Inside the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School with Jill Landen
How the Bloody Mary Went from Brunch Staple to Social Media Sensation
How the Bloody Mary Went from Brunch Staple to Social Media Sensation
Small Towns We Love: Your Guide to Lexington, VA
Small Towns We Love: Your Guide to Lexington, VA
Great Cheesemakers of the South: Sequatchie Cove Creamery | The Cheese Professor
Great Cheesemakers of the South: Sequatchie Cove Creamery | The Cheese Professor
'No Rulebook Anymore': The Art of Beer Label Design
'No Rulebook Anymore': The Art of Beer Label Design
She's Known for Growing People Through Food
She's Known for Growing People Through Food
Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Storing and Cooking with Olive Oil
Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Storing and Cooking with Olive Oil
Lisa Fox of Leiper's Creek Gallery: A Community 20 Years in the Making
Lisa Fox of Leiper's Creek Gallery: A Community 20 Years in the Making
‘There Aren’t Enough of Us’: 5 Questions With Fah Sathirapongsasuti | Wine Enthusiast
‘There Aren’t Enough of Us’: 5 Questions With Fah Sathirapongsasuti | Wine Enthusiast
The Latest in Wine Tourism: Meditation and Getting Your Hands Dirty | Wine Enthusiast
The Latest in Wine Tourism: Meditation and Getting Your Hands Dirty | Wine Enthusiast
The Texas Wine Industry Is at a Crossroads | Wine Enthusiast
The Texas Wine Industry Is at a Crossroads | Wine Enthusiast
‘We Are Not Constrained by Tradition’: The Budding Wine Scene in Fredericksburg, Texas | Wine Enthusiast
‘We Are Not Constrained by Tradition’: The Budding Wine Scene in Fredericksburg, Texas | Wine Enthusiast
‘Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves’: Texas High Plains’ Wine Country Contains Multitudes | Wine Enthusiast
‘Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves’: Texas High Plains’ Wine Country Contains Multitudes | Wine Enthusiast
Descendants of the E.S. Newman Shipwreck Reunite to Celebrate the Legacy of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station
Descendants of the E.S. Newman Shipwreck Reunite to Celebrate the Legacy of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station
The Mississippi Blues Trail: 13 Can’t-Miss Stops
The Mississippi Blues Trail: 13 Can’t-Miss Stops
Victor Hugo's Most Underappreciated Work Is This Lavish Four-Story House - Electric Literature
Victor Hugo's Most Underappreciated Work Is This Lavish Four-Story House - Electric Literature
Blue Ridge Craft Trails: Create, Learn & Shop In the NC Mountains
Blue Ridge Craft Trails: Create, Learn & Shop In the NC Mountains
NC's New Oyster Trail: 10 Delicious Reasons to Visit
NC's New Oyster Trail: 10 Delicious Reasons to Visit
This 100 Year Old National Park Recently Opened Its Doors for the First Time in Over a Year
This 100 Year Old National Park Recently Opened Its Doors for the First Time in Over a Year
What Does 'Salinity' Mean in Wine? | Wine Enthusiast
What Does 'Salinity' Mean in Wine? | Wine Enthusiast
Land Studies: Ecocriticism at the Princeton University Art Museum
Land Studies: Ecocriticism at the Princeton University Art Museum
Artists of Appalachia Push Back on Regional Stereotypes
Artists of Appalachia Push Back on Regional Stereotypes
Durham, NC: Where to Eat, Stay & Play
Durham, NC: Where to Eat, Stay & Play
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