This weekly wine news roundup covers a diverse range of topics, from pressing industry issues to emerging trends and regional spotlights. Highlights include the rare but growing movement for vineyard worker unions in California, ongoing winery shutdowns, and a Supreme Court case involving Lindsay Hoopes.
The industry faces challenges like adapting to climate change in Santorini, the threat of Pierce’s Disease, and concerns that wine’s public relations issues could halve consumption. The roundup also explores intriguing wine regions like Loire Volcanique, underrated French areas, and Japan, alongside trends such as chilled reds and lighter Amarone. Cultural reflections on wine’s place at the table and the adoption of bio-based tech in vineyards are also featured, offering a comprehensive look at the modern wine landscape.
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week trolling the web for everything published about wine online, and here’s everything that I think would be worth your valuable time.
Unions are rare in California wine. But the industry crisis has pushed these workers to organize
I’m all for it. Won’t be easy. But vineyard workers deserve representation.
Vineyard urges Supreme Court to halt $3.9 million judgment for hosting wine tastings
Lindsay Hoopes goes to the Supreme Court.
Have We Forgotten Wine’s Place at the Table?
Eric Asimov, ever thoughtful and incisive.
The Best Place to Taste Wine? In a Cave
So says Vogue.
Why the offshoot of a historic Sonoma winery is shutting down
The times are still tough.
The Unlikely Rise of Alice and Olivier De Moor
Such fantastic wines. A nice profile.
The History of American Wine in 25 Bottles
Nicely done by Ray Isle.
Loire Volcanique – discovering a new regional gem in the Loire
Worth seeking out.
Chilled red wine: The truth about the ‘new’ trend that’s actually ancient
Because room temperature meant something different in 1850.
Europe’s Most Interesting Wine Country Might Be the One You’ve Never Heard Of
Hope you like Isabella!
How Malvasia Wine Weaves A Golden Thread Through The Mediterranean
More of a brand than a grape.
France’s Most Underrated Wine Region May Also Be Its Most Diverse
Hard to think of it as one region anymore.
A Lighter, Fresher Take on This Wine Made From Dried Grapes
Amarone built for the times.
Japanese Wine Is Having A Moment. Here’s What You Need To Know
A primer.
On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
But can they adapt fast enough?
Is Pierce’s Disease the New Phylloxera?
Article and podcast episode.
Wine’s Public Relations Issue Could Halve Consumption in the Next Decade
A depressing thought.
Drop the Riesling Reflex: Wine’s $1.9 Trillion Blind Spot
An argument for wine with Indian cuisine.
In Vineyard Demos, Bio Based Tech Wows at Central Coast’s First Mindset Regenerative Conference
The drones are coming.
Napa Valley: A False Signal
Tasting room reservations vs. hotel room nights. A difference.
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