Weekly Wine News Roundup: Highlights from July 27, 2025

Hello and welcome to this week’s summary of intriguing wine stories available online. Here’s what I found noteworthy in the wine world for the week of July 27, 2025:

• Terroir in Today’s Market: An insightful discussion raises the question of whether terroir still holds its value in modern winemaking contexts. Read more here.

• Tuk-Tuk Wine Theft: A thief has confessed to stealing £24,000 worth of wine in London using a tuk-tuk. Details here.

• Innovative Chilean Winery: A mountaintop winery in Chile is exploring eco-friendly methods to shake up the global wine industry. Find out more.

• Counterfeit Champagne Trial: A French winemaker faces court proceedings for allegedly selling counterfeit champagne. Learn more.

• Wine Economics: An analysis delves into the implications of tariffs and pricing hikes within the wine market. See the full analysis.

• Beverage Industry Legislation: A review of how the proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill" could impact businesses within the drinks sector. Read Betsy Andrew’s coverage.

• Challenges for Emerging Wine Regions: An exploration of the difficulties faced by less-known wine regions, with a focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check out the discussion.

• Celebrating New Wine Innovators: A list shines a spotlight on the 2025 Drinks Innovators, featuring significant names in the wine industry. Read the highlights.

• Upsurge in Champagne Exports: There’s some uplifting news as champagne exports are beginning to recover. Find out more.

• Reviving Vanishing Wine Regions: A detailed examination uncovers efforts to revive a California wine paradise that has almost vanished, home to treasured old vines. Explore the story.

• The Rising Use of Portuguese Oak: A look at the increasing trend of using Portuguese oak in winemaking. Read more.

• Future Strategy for Australian Wine: An analysis revisits the strategy for Australian wine to carve out its future in the industry. View the thoughts.

• Biodiversity in Wine: An exploration into why biodiversity is essential for healthy winemaking ecosystems. Read the article.

• Political Implications on Wine Industry: An overview of how the current administration’s policies are affecting the wine sector. Discover the insights.

• Local Wineries on Proposed Taxes: Local wineries are voicing their concerns regarding a proposed wine tax aimed at neighborhood improvement. Read more.

• The Shift Away from Rosé: French winemakers say rosé has peaked as the trend shifts towards white wines. Find the insights.

• Closure of San Francisco Winery: The closing of a prominent San Francisco winery signifies the end of an era. Explore the details.

• The Decline of French Winemaking: An exploration of the diminishing interest in making French wine amid various challenges. Read more.

• Challenges in San Joaquin Valley: Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley face a downturn in the wine industry, leading to abandoned vineyards. Learn about their struggles.

• Conversation with P!nk: Alecia Moore, known as P!nk, shares her journey and passion for wine in a conversation with Karen MacNeil. Watch the discussion here.

This summary captures the essential happenings and trends shaping the wine industry right now.

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