This Week in Wine: Key Updates and Insights for February 2, 2025

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here’s a selection of noteworthy topics from this week:

• Who has a drinking problem?
  Apparently, it’s the WHO employees.

• Unified Keynote Luncheon with Alecia Moore, Ray Isle, Recalls the Importance of Embracing Curiosity and Telling the Story of Wine
  Pop star Pink takes to the stage to discuss wine.

• Why this celebrated California winery is closing after 12 years
  Another winery faces closure; what could this mean for the industry?

• U.S. Winery Count Declines Slightly
  Reflects the ongoing challenges faced by wineries.

• Why New Zealand Chardonnay deserves the spotlight
  New Zealand’s Chardonnay is gaining deserved attention.

• Updated: U.S. Pauses Tariffs on Canada, After Wineries in Both Nations Faced Trade Barriers
  A sigh of relief for wineries on both sides.

• Trump’s plans could devastate California wine. Some are ‘preparing for a war’
  Industry insiders brace for potential impacts of policy changes.

• In Napa Valley, a Winery Is Becoming a Work of Art
  A unique blend of winemaking and artistry emerges.

• First, there was Malbec — but Argentine wine has so much more to offer
  Exploring the broader offerings of Argentine wines.

• Why Bordeaux wine is more budget-friendly than you think
  Discovering value in lesser-known Bordeaux wines.

• I’ve found South America’s secret wine paradise
  Spotlight on Uruguay’s burgeoning wine scene.

• They can look but never touch their finest wines
  Delving into the intriguing world of Kosher Bordeaux.

• Trump’s tariffs may cost California wine its largest export market
  A potential shake-up for California’s wine exports.

• What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol
  Current landscape of tariffs impacting the industry.

• The Little-Known New Zealand Region Making Excellent Wines
  Martinborough emerges as a star region.

• A Closer Look at the Role of Limestone Soil in Wine
  Exploring how soil impacts flavor profiles.

• Jamie Goode: Ageing wine
  The complexities of aging wine.

• Sarah Heller MW: Here’s the Chinese fan of Italian wines elected world’s youngest Master of Wine
  An impressive achievement in the wine world.

• How international winemakers became enamoured with Napa
  An inside look at Napa’s global appeal.

• Los Angeles wildfires devastated the local wine industry. What’s next?
  Assessing the aftermath of wildfires and the road to recovery.

Feel free to explore these links for a deeper dive into the world of wine!

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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!