This Week in Wine News: Insights and Updates for the Week of October 12th, 2025

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. For those not familiar with Flipboard, I’ve curated a selection of notable articles for you this week.

1. Andrew Jefford: ‘What should we do? Panic? Sell the cellar and sign the pledge?’
   A thoughtful exploration of the wine industry’s current challenges, urging caution.

2. Kelli A. White Interview Series: Part I & Part II
   An insightful discussion with wine expert Kelli A. White on the nuances of old wines.

3. Wine Is Getting Serious in China’s Ningxia Region
   An analysis of the evolving wine landscape in Ningxia, despite local sales challenges.

4. No one is making more exciting sub-$25 California wines than this winemaker
   A profile of winemaker Kenny Likitprakong and his fresh approach to affordable California wines.

5. Katherine Cole: ‘If their wine-growing is an act of resistance, I want to join the revolution’
   Dive into the culturally rich context of wine-growing in Corsica.

6. Man behind famous SA wine named ‘Legend of the Vine’
   Celebrating Peter Gago’s contributions to the South African wine scene.

7. The Bill Harlan Interview with Marvin R. Shanken
   A conversation with Bill Harlan, filled with insights from his extensive career.

8. Napa wineries lost millions in a wildfire. Can they find someone to blame — and pay for it?
   The aftermath of wildfires leaves wineries seeking accountability.

9. Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges
   A look at how a previously overlooked Turkish wine region is coming into its own.

10. How the U.S. trade war uncorked a surprising boom for wineries across Canada
    Examining the unexpected benefits for Canadian wineries amidst trade tensions.

11. Successors urgently sought
    Highlighting the need for new generations in winemaking.

12. Amidst a slow wine market, winemakers say they’re struggling this harvest
    NPR covers the challenges faced by winemakers during this harvest season.

13. A little ‘Israeli chutzpah’ propels winemaker to top of Napa industry
    A fascinating story of how personal drive can elevate careers in the competitive Napa Valley.

14. ‘Wine Improvement Districts’ Promise to Sell More Wine, So Why Are They So Contentious?
    An overview of the debate surrounding wine improvement districts.

15. Cape Wine: Are buyers ready to back the full force of South Africa?
    Investigating the strength of South African wines in the global market.

16. Special Sale on Opinions: Buy Two, Get Forty-Seven Free!!
    Terry Theise’s candid remarks spark discussion within the industry.

17. Stories to Be Told: Wonders Await at 2025 Global Old Vine Conference
    Looking ahead to an exciting conference dedicated to old vines and their significance.

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