Wine News Roundup: Highlights of the Week of November 2, 2025

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of noteworthy wine stories from around the web. For those who prefer reading off the site, here are the highlights I’ve found for the week.

• Burgundy 2025: Triumph and Disappointment
  A report by Christy Canterbury delves into the complexities of the Burgundy wine region’s current state.

• State senator urges action to aid struggling California winegrowers
  The challenges faced by winegrowers in California have reached alarming levels, prompting calls for legislative support.

• Wine tourism now accounts for a quarter of global winery revenue
  This sector shows significant growth despite lacking substantial government backing.

• Sonoma Mountain’s Best-Kept Secret
  A focus on Syrah from a lesser-known vineyard.

• Yalumba: ‘New varieties are hard to sell, not hard to make’
  Insights into the marketing hurdles faced when introducing new grape varieties.

• The Science of Aging Wine Under Screw Cap
  An exploration into the technical aspects of how screw caps impact wine maturation.

• A Growing Palate for Hybrids Bolsters Growth of Wineries East of the Rockies
  A positive development in the wine industry focusing on hybrid grape varieties.

• What’s the secret to a successful new wine region?
  Cooperation among producers is key, as discussed by expert Jancis Robinson.

• The Collector’s Guide to Languedoc: Who to Know and What to Cellar from the Region, Part I
  A brief insight into collectible wines from Languedoc.

• In the Heart of Burgundy, a Summit Pairing Wine and Hip-Hop
  An interesting blend of wine and culture featured at a recent event.

• He smuggled vines into California — and sparked a Spanish wine boom
  The fascinating story of Bokisch Vineyards and its influence on the American wine scene.

• A New ‘Sweet’ and ‘Delicious’ Wine Has Arrived — Straight From Japan
  Discover a new grape variety making waves in the wine market.

• Canada Ships 50 million Gallons of Fake Wine to the U.S. Annually
  An alarming statistic regarding counterfeit wine entering the market.

• Why New Zealand’s Sato Wines is quiet about its ‘natural wine’ identity
  The complexities of branding in the natural wine sector.

• This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Wine Brands
  Ownership structures of prominent wine brands are revealed.

• Stephen Towler on the mentality needed to be a Master Sommelier
  Insights into what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the sommelier profession.

• Viña Ventisquiero to expand the most Southern vineyard in the world
  Plans for ambitious vineyard growth in Southern Patagonia.

• Italian winemakers look to new technologies with old grape varieties to adapt to a changing climate
  Innovation in practice as winemakers tackle climate challenges.

• California winemaker behind America’s most popular Chardonnay and the rise of unheralded region dies
  Paying homage to Jed Steele and his contributions to California wine.

• Old Vines at a Crossroads: Conference Confronts Loss of Heritage Vineyards
  Coverage of a conference addressing the preservation of historic vineyards.

• The Truth About Natural Wine
  A comprehensive look into the natural wine movement and its evolution.

Stay tuned for more updates and happy wine exploring!

About the Author: Chris Lehoux

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