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.
In Memoriam: Martine Saunier, Founder of Martine’s Wines
RIP. One of a kind.
Lightest Crush in 20 Years: California Crushed 2.84 Million Tons of Wine Grapes in 2024
The industry reacts to changing times.
Can California winemakers finally legitimize this flailing beverage?
A valiant effort.
Announcing Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025
A nice list.
Devil’s Advocate: Life is Not Too Short to Drink Not Bad Wine
Wine doesn’t mean the same thing for all people.
Robert Joseph on why some wines ARE better than others
More of Robert’s thoughts.
Year of the Snake Bites for China Wine
The update from China.
55% Increase in French Winery Bankruptcies
Just in case you thought it was only American wine with issues.
Wine industry experts predict what’s in store for 2025
More predictions.
How the deck got stacked against American winegrowers
Stuart Spencer drills down.
California Decides What ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Means. Sort of.
So now everyone can claim they’re regenerative.
Stressed and Worried, Young People Need Wine
Claiming “we’re the answer” seems a stretch?
This S.F. wine bar pays homage to a country that outlaws alcohol
Wine bars of every flavor.
How Portugal Is Shaking Its Inexpensive Wine Reputation
Christina Pickard reports.
US importers stockpile Italian Prosecco as a hedge against possible Trump tariffs
Panic Prosecco Purchasing?
Eye-opening Italian white wine in Alto Adige
Jancis goes alpine.
Tariffs: Kiwi wine makers nervously eye Trump’s moves
Everyone is nervous.
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