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

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of engaging wine stories from across the web. If you’re not into Flipboard, here’s a curated list of wine-related topics that caught my eye this week.

• ‘Collioure could be a little mountain Burgundy of the south’: An exploration into the southern wine region and its potential.

• Gaja and Graci: Surfing Etna’s White Wave: A conversation with Graci about wines from Mount Etna.

• Customers lost 500,000 wine bottles when this S.F. startup failed. Now it’s back — with one big change: A skeptical look at a revived startup after a major blunder.

• Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Tip a Glass to the West: Insight into Georgian winemakers’ shift towards the West amid changing geopolitics.

• Wine Merchants Are Right That Tariffs Hurt Americans—Does Donald Trump Care?: Analysis on the impact of tariffs on the wine industry.

• Three Orange Wines From Sonoma County To Try for the Holidays: Recommendations for festive wines.

• Wine experts love Alsace Riesling. Why doesn’t everyone else?: A deep dive into the underrated appeal of Alsace Riesling.

• How a popular Wine Country restaurant fell apart: Investigating the downfall of a well-known restaurant.

• Turkey witnesses wine boom, despite government restrictions and tax hikes: The paradox of growth in Turkey’s wine industry amid challenges.

• One Of The First Single Vineyard Champagne Wines That Is An Under-The-Radar Superstar: Discovering exceptional champagne.

• How An Insult Created A Sparkling Wine Appellation In Piedmont, Italy: A fascinating story about the origins of a wine appellation.

• Climate change helps France’s Beaujolais wine find its sweet spot: How climate change is benefiting the Beaujolais region.

• The county supervisor vs. the wine execs: A Napa Valley power struggle: A dramatic political conflict in Napa Valley.

• Monaco’s Tour de Force for Francs de Pied: Highlights from an exclusive wine event.

• This gorgeous Napa winery is a millennial honey trap. I’m not mad about it: A trendy winery drawing in younger demographics.

• Devil’s Advocate: in Praise of Cabernet-Shiraz: A toast to the Cabernet-Shiraz blend.

• Trump returns: The impact on the US wine industry: What a Trump presidency could mean for wine businesses.

• Turning The Tables on Felicity Carter: A profile on a significant figure in the industry.

• What the Headlines Get Wrong About Alcohol and Health: Debunking common misconceptions.

• Baltics Triumph Again in Sommelier Contest: Noteworthy accomplishments in a recent competition.

• These Indigenous Winemakers Are Making History—While Sharing Their Own: Celebration of Indigenous winemakers and their contributions.

• What the US wine industry needs from its next agriculture secretary: Advocating for industry needs.

• With wine sales declining, there’s buzz in private label: Trends in private label wines.

• How to Collect Wine Like a Billionaire Without a Billionaire’s Budget: Tips for budget-conscious collectors.

• French protests: Growers block motorway and hijack lorries containing Spanish wine: Coverage of a significant protest in France.

• How a 150-Year-Old Grapevine Is Helping California Producers Adapt to Climate Change: The role of ancient varietals in modern winemaking challenges.

Feel free to explore these articles for the latest insights and trends in the wine world!

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!