This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for the Week of November 24, 2024

Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here are the highlights you shouldn’t miss:

• ‘Collioure could be a little mountain Burgundy of the south’ – A deep dive into the potential of Collioure as a unique wine region by Andrew Jefford.

• Gaja and Graci: Surfing Etna’s White Wave – Robert Camuto discusses the dynamics of winemaking on Mount Etna with key players Gaja and Graci.

• Customers lost 500,000 wine bottles when this S.F. startup failed. Now it’s back — with one big change – A look at a San Francisco startup’s comeback after a major setback.

• Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Tip a Glass to the West – An article detailing Georgia’s shifting wine industry amid political changes.

• Wine Merchants Are Right That Tariffs Hurt Americans—Does Donald Trump Care? – Discussing the economic impact of tariffs on American wine businesses.

• Three Orange Wines From Sonoma County To Try for the Holidays – A festive guide to orange wines perfect for holiday celebrations.

• Wine experts love Alsace Riesling. Why doesn’t everyone else? – Exploring the underappreciated Alsace Riesling.

• How a popular Wine Country restaurant fell apart – Inside story behind the closure of a well-liked restaurant.

• Turkey witnesses wine boom, despite government restrictions and tax hikes – An optimistic look at emerging wine trends in Turkey.

• One Of The First Single Vineyard Champagne Wines That Is An Under-The-Radar Superstar – A spotlight on an exceptional single vineyard Champagne.

• Climate change helps France’s Beaujolais wine find its sweet spot – Discusses how climate shifts are benefiting Beaujolais wine production.

• The county supervisor vs. the wine execs: A Napa Valley power struggle – A clash of interests in Napa Valley’s wine industry.

• French protests: Growers block motorway and hijack lorries containing Spanish wine – A look at tensions in the wine trade prompting protests.

These stories highlight the vibrant and complex landscape of the wine industry today. Whether you’re a casual drinker or a serious connoisseur, there’s something here for everyone.

About the Author: Chris Lehoux

Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored!