This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for the Week of August 16, 2026

Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. I’ve curated a selection of articles I believe are worth your attention:

• The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes: An exploration of how PIWIs could address vine diseases.

• From Lucerne to Ljubljana, these local wine importers bring Europe to Sacramento: A look at unique wine importers based in Sacramento.

• What I Learned at a Conference on Drinking: Insights from Felicity Carter’s enlightening experience at a drinking conference.

• The Bald Range Fire through one B.C. winery’s eyes: A narrative by Sean Sullivan featuring Ron Kubek reflecting on the devastating fire.

• Turning the Tables on Nicole MacKay: A profile on the managing editor of Wine Folly.

• The Main Influencer of the US Wine Industry: A critical examination of The Wine Institute and its influence.

• Santorini 2026: Harvest could fall by another 30% as growers and wineries move towards self-regulation: Worrying news about the changing landscape of Santorini’s harvest.

• Trump tariffs hit US wine imports: An analysis of how tariffs have impacted wine imports.

• The “Wine Crisis” is a Crisis of Discovery: A White Paper: A discussion by Jason Wilson and Caroline Lamb advocating for wines that promote discovery.

• How Have We Lived So Long Without Portuguese Bubbles?: An introduction to the emerging popularity of sparkling wines from Portugal.

• Pierce’s Disease Is Knocking at Europe’s Door: A warning about the potential spread of Pierce’s Disease in Europe.

• Off the Coast of Sicily, Divers Discovered a Roman-Era Shipwreck With Hundreds of Amphorae, Ancient Jars Frequently Used to Hold Wine: An archaeological discovery that excites wine lovers.

• Why Does This Wine Cost More Than 10,000 Euro?: The story behind a wine priced due to its historic vintage.

• Fruits of her labor: Katie Husher learned winemaking from the ground up: How a former software engineer transitioned into the world of winemaking.

Explore these stories for a deeper understanding of current wine trends and events!

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!