This Week in Wine: Insights and Updates for the Week of November 16, 2025

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of interesting wine stories from around the web. If you prefer reading on Flipboard, you can find my magazine here. For those who’d rather read directly, here’s a summary of the notable articles from the past week:

• Aged California Wines: An exploration of how a ‘tasting society’ is offering access to hard-to-find aged California wines. Read more.

• Credible Signals: Insights into discerning signals from noise in wine appreciation. Read more.

• Sommelier Association of India: Discussion on whether this organization can enhance the Indian wine scene. Read more.

• Wine’s Existential Crisis: Analysis by Alfonso Cevola suggesting that some pessimism may be warranted regarding the wine industry. Read more.

• Changing Fortunes of Beaujolais: An exploration of the evolving wine fortunes in the Beaujolais region. Read more.

• California’s Coolest County: Jancis Robinson shares her experiences in Santa Barbara’s wine country. Read more.

• Old Vine Conference: Recap of an event that gathered minds from global viticulture. Read more.

• Koshu Grape: A look into a lesser-known grape variety from Japan. Read more.

• Impact of Climate on Wine Production: Reporting on how climate shocks are affecting global wine output. Read more.

• Natural Wine Incubator: Insights from a natural wine incubator focusing on urban production. Read more.

• Podcast on Jancis Robinson: The first episode of a podcast series on the influential wine expert’s story is now available. Listen here.

• American Vineyard Crisis: A report on the challenges facing vineyards in America and how growers are responding. Read more.

• Legacy of Marcel Lapierre: Reflections on an influential figure in wine production. Read more.

• Crisis in French Wine: Thousands of winegrowers are protesting as the industry faces significant troubles. Read more.

• Namibian Wine Insight: A surprise discovery of award-winning wines produced in one of the harshest climates. Read more.

• Wineries in California: A discussion on the oversaturation of wineries in California. Read more.

• Journey in Georgia: Exploration of the world’s oldest wine region. Read more.

• Cyclical Adjustment in Wine: Opinions on whether the wine industry is facing a real crisis or just cyclical adjustments. Read more.

• Lettie Teague’s Life: A detailed examination of Lettie Teague’s contributions to the wine industry. Read more.

• China’s Wine Pricing Struggles: Analysis of the economic challenges impacting the wine industry in China. Read more.

• Francs de Pied Advancement: A closer look at the movement towards own-rooted vines. Read more.

• Ukrainian Winemaking in War: Stories of resilience among Ukrainian winemakers preserving their traditions despite conflict. Read more.

• Auction Napa Valley Contribution: Highlighting Robin Lail’s remarkable contributions to this prestigious auction. Read more.

• California Winemaker’s Final Project: A profile on Marty Mathis and his ambitious final project in winemaking. Read more.

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About the Author: Chris Lehoux

Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored!