This Week in Wine: Key Updates and Insights for February 16, 2025

Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of notable wine stories from around the web. Here’s a curated selection of articles worth reading:

• Advice for wine communicators – A reflection on insights shared by Sam after a recent panel discussion.

• The Science of Volatile Acidity – An exploration of whether volatile acidity is a flaw or a feature in wine.

• ‘Make America drink again’ declares Michel Chapoutier – Chapoutier sparks conversation with his provocative statement.

• How one man became the go-to designer for top Bay Area restaurants and wineries – A profile on a leading designer known for his impactful work in the wine and food sector.

• Inheritance Changes Bring Joy to Burgundy – Positive developments in Burgundy’s wine inheritance laws.

• Senators vote to keep Mississippi wine lovers from receiving direct shipments – Analysis of the legislation affecting wine consumers in Mississippi.

• W.H.O. Calls For Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol – A significant health topic raising concerns in the wine industry.

• Think You Know California Grenache? Think Again – A reassessment of Grenache in California’s winemaking.

• What draws international winemakers to Napa Valley? – Insights into Napa’s allure for global winemakers.

• Wine improvement district gets final OK, supervisors give early approval to 48.8% salary increase – Discussion on new taxation aimed at enhancing regional wine marketing.

• Last year’s California wine harvest was the smallest in 20 years – A look at the factors leading to a notably diminished harvest.

• This volcanic Italian island was made for wine – A travel piece featuring Zibibbo wine from Italy.

• Does every California wine region need a ‘signature’ wine? – An exploration of the trends in California’s wine regions.

• A 2020 wildfire nearly destroyed this classic Napa Valley winery. Now it’s closing for good – The fate of a historic winery impacted by natural disasters.

• Yes, the Sales Reports Are Scary, but Here’s Why I Believe the Wine Biz Will Bounce Back – Commentary on the resilience of the wine industry amid troubling sales trends.

• To Try the Wine From This Mediterranean Island, You Simply Have to Be There – A recommendation for travel enthusiasts and wine lovers.

• The Hell With The Neo-Prohibitionists. Wine Is Beautiful. – A passionate defense of wine culture against regulatory forces.

• The ethical drinker: Packaging – what lies ahead – Upcoming trends in wine packaging sustainability.

• This Tucked-Away Corner of Thailand Is One of Asia’s Most Exciting Wine Countries – An invitation to discover Thailand’s emerging wine scene.

• Richard Siddle on how Wine Paris now sets the world drinks agenda – A commentary on the changing dynamics of global wine exhibitions.

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