Wine News Roundup: Key Highlights from the Week of June 22, 2025

Hello and welcome to another weekly roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. Here’s a selection of articles I’ve found particularly interesting this week.

• Moving the Making of Madeira: An insightful look into the processes behind this iconic wine.

• €15m EU Funding to Boost Inclusive Growth in South African Wine: A significant financial boost aimed at fostering inclusivity in the South African wine industry.

• Great American Wines That Stand the Test of Time: An analysis by Eric Asimov that highlights enduring American wines.

• Meeting Laurent-Perrier’s New Cellar Master: Insight into the new leadership at the renowned Champagne house.

• Grape Expectations: English Wine Turns to Exotic Varieties: Exploring the introduction of non-traditional grape varieties in England.

• Navigating Wine’s New Benchmark Regions: A critical look at emerging regions in the wine industry.

• The Obscure Wine Region That’s Becoming Georgia’s Answer to Bordeaux: A feature on Georgia’s upscale Kakheti region.

• Loss of an Icon: Meininger’s International Shuts Down: A somber note for a significant player in the wine industry.

• ‘Beloved’ Oregon Viticulturist Detained by ICE: Discussing the implications of immigration enforcement on the wine community.

• Employees at Firm That Supplied Grape-Pickers for Champagne on Trial for Human Trafficking: A troubling report on labor practices within the champagne sector.

• How the New CEO Behind Two Buck Chuck Plans to ‘Win’ the Wine Crisis: An interview that explores new strategies for surviving a challenging market.

• Exclusive: US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to One or Two Drinks Per Day, Sources Say: A potential shift in public health recommendations regarding alcohol consumption.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates in the world of wine!

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