This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for the Week of June 1, 2025

Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from across the web. Here’s what caught my attention recently:

• Taking Root: The Rise of Biodynamic Winemaking in Bordeaux
  An in-depth examination of the increasing adoption of biodynamic practices in Bordeaux.

• Women Hold Up the Chinese Sky
  A feature highlighting female winemakers in China.

• Virginia Is Finally for Wine Lovers
  Eric Asimov takes a road trip to showcase Virginia’s evolving wine landscape.

• Is There Great Wine In California?
  A historical perspective on California’s wine reputation.

• A Rallying Call to End the Crisis
  Michael Bettane discusses the challenges facing French winemakers.

• My Visit to the Trump Winery, Where Patriotism Is Sold by the Bottle
  A personal reflection on visiting this controversial winery.

• The Texas Michelin-Recognized Sommelier Who Takes Benadryl to Do His Job
  Insights into the challenges faced by sommeliers with allergies.

• RNDC to ‘Withdraw’ from California By End of Summer
  A major shift in the distribution landscape as RNDC plans to exit California.

• The Mystery—and the Master—of Biodynamics
  A conversation with biodynamic wine pioneer Nicolas Joly.

• A Second-Generation Wine Retailer’s Journey: From Boom Years to Reinvention
  The story of a young entrepreneur navigating the wine retail landscape.

• China Wine Chases New Consumers
  A look into the strategies of Chinese wineries targeting new markets.

• The Struggle to Win Back American Wine Tourists
  An exploration of the challenges faced by wineries in attracting tourists.

• How a Small Wine Company Complicated Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Plans
  A small winery’s victory against major tariff challenges.

• A Small, Family-Run Wine Business Took on the U.S. Executive Branch
  Highlights of a family business’s legal battle against government tariffs.

• Wine: The Tasteful Economic Engine
  Discussion on the economic impact of the wine industry.

• Institutional Investors Among the Biggest Growers in San Luis Obispo County
  An analysis of corporate interests in local viticulture.

• Los Cabos’ Top Sommelier on Mexican Wine and Viticulture
  An interview with an expert discussing the growth of Mexican wine.

• From Cellar to Swipe: Why Gen Z Doesn’t Care About Your Tasting Notes
  Addressing the generational shift in wine appreciation.

• How Important is the Wine Label?
  An exploration of branding’s influence on consumer choices.

• How One California Winery Is Reinventing Wine Clubs for Millennials and Gen Z
  Innovative strategies for engaging younger wine drinkers.

• Time to Counter the Disinformation About South Africa
  A call to action regarding misconceptions in wine discussions.

• The Battle for Bakhmut’s Wine
  A tragic look at the ongoing conflict’s effects on local viticulture.

• White Wine Is The New Black
  An article examining the resurgence of white wine popularity.

• Young, Sober, and Cautious: What a Major Study Says About Alcohol and Gen Z
  Insights from recent research regarding Gen Z’s relationship with alcohol.

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