Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week.
The 2024 Eye-Roller’s Guide to the Wine Enthusiast Holiday Catalog
Everything you don’t need for your holiday season.
Vineyard Worker Abuse on the Rise in Bordeaux
Not just Champagne anymore.
Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73
A true pioneer.
The ultimate guide to the UK’s sovereign wine fund
It’s good to be a parlamentarian apparently.
The Science of Petrol Aromas in Wine
Jim Clarke does some explaining.
Napa’s 2023 Vintage: A Turning Point For The Valley?
What does “great” mean anyway?
Reasons to be grateful
The wines that I and my colleagues at JancisRobinson.Com were most thankful for this year.
Alcohol Brands Tap the Art World to Woo Younger Drinkers
Anything for an edge.
In praise of Alsace’s dry Rieslings
Overlooked and undervalued.
Temecula’s wine country hits baby boomer skid as more vineyard owners opt to sell
Generational change and succession. A problem everywhere.
This Drinking Habit Is More Dangerous Than Bingeing
Don’t drink two bottles of wine by yourself.
Under The Influence
Andy Neather rightfully says the industry can’t ignore influencers.
Bordeaux’s en primeur system falters as weather hits wine quality
A welcome reality check.
Devil’s Advocate: Welcome to Hybrid Distribution
Try new things.
Wine Drinkers Thirsty for Change
But where is it going to come from?
Should France’s wine industry fear a new Trump tariff?
Last time they hurt.
Qatar Airways appoints Master of Wine
Brava! An excellent choice.
The Oldest Wine in Europe Has Been Discovered in Greece
Depends on how you define Europe, of course…
Aligoté And The Frontiers of Burgundy
Second fiddle but first in fun.
Trader Joe’s suing NYC wine shop for using ‘Joe,’ encroaching on its brand
Mean spirited at the wrong time of year.
Defining Pet-Nat: An Ancient Method Finds New, Modern Style
An explainer.
Global wine production falls to lowest level since 1961
With demand falling too, this isn’t a horrible thing.
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