Wine News Roundup: Key Reads for the Week of May 18, 2025

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of interesting wine stories from around the web. Here’s what caught my attention this week:

• A rosy future for Grenache in Australia
  Jancis Robinson highlights some delightful Grenache wines emerging from Australia.

• Primeurturity in Bordeaux: Should it reconsider en primeur and blending?
  A discussion on the role of Primeur, focusing on aspects beyond pricing.

• Back to the Revolution
  A thought-provoking piece on the evolution of the wine industry.

• R.H. Drexel: Kelli White Has Entered the Chat
  A profile illuminating Kelli White’s contributions to the wine world.

• This Sommelier Saved a Stranger’s Life
  A heartwarming story about a sommelier who donated a kidney to a stranger.

• Tim James: Can SA wine brands outlive their creators?
  An exploration of succession planning in South African wine brands.

• As industry pioneers retire, the future of Arizona wine hangs in the balance
  A detailed look at the uncertain future following the retirement of key figures in Arizona’s wine scene.

• ‘The Wines of California’: From Missionaries to The Vice
  A review of Elaine’s insightful book on California wine history.

• A new type of investor is buying up California wineries. Here’s why it’s controversial
  An examination of the impact of private equity on California wineries.

• How can Australia’s wine industry survive an uncertain future?
  Discussions on necessary changes to ensure the sustainability of Australia’s wine industry.

• Andrew Jefford: ‘Fine wines, like humans, seem to be moving into the semaglutide era, too’
  An unusual analogy about the effects of a diabetes medication on fine wines.

• Why popularity of big wine styles is the trade’s ‘elephant in the room’
  A look into changing consumer trends in wine.

• Meet the woman who’s changing the face of Chilean wine
  A profile of a talented winemaker making waves in Chile.

• DEI: Where Some Big Players in Wine Stand Now
  An unsettling exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry.

Feel free to explore these articles for a deeper understanding of current trends and stories within the wine community.

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