This Week in Wine: Highlights and Updates for the Week of 5/10/26

Hello and welcome to this week’s roundup of intriguing wine stories from around the web. I’ve sifted through numerous articles to bring you the highlights worth your attention.

• High vine density = high wine quality, the end of a dogma?
  It’s always valuable to interrogate established beliefs in viticulture. Read more

• Bordeaux unveils modernisation drive.
  The region is slowly shifting towards modernization. Read more

• Bottle by bottle, sip by sip.
  Terry Theise shares insights on what our wine selections can reveal. Read more

• Mildew is winning. And no one has a real solution.
  A stark look at the challenges posed by mildew in vineyards. Read more

• The legal fight between Napa County and small wineries continues.
  A recent update in the ongoing legal saga. Read more

• Charting Japan’s emerging wine scene.
  A deep dive into a new book exploring Japan’s growing wine culture. Read more

• Katherine Cole: Wine subscription fatigue and how wineries can beat it.
  Insights on providing flexibility and enhancing the subscription model. Read more

• How this California winery is seeding the next generation of winemakers amid an industry crisis.
  A program from Obsidian aiming to support future winemakers. Read more

• Distinguished Napa Valley winemaker dies.
  Tribute to the late Bill Dyer and his contributions to the industry. Read more

• Data reveals who’s behind Napa’s wine industry.
  Discover the pivotal roles of immigrants in the region’s success. Read more

• We’ll always have Paris. . .
  Dave McIntyre reflects on the iconic Judgment of Paris. Read more

• Why do great wines smell like st?**
  An exploration into the aromatic complexities of quality wines. Read more

• How Stolpman Vineyards is turning wine into a force for human dignity.
  An inspiring look at centering people in the wine business. Read more

• Why are foreigners flocking to make wine in England?
  A look into the increasing investment in British wine production. Read more

• South African wine gains traction in China as tariffs drop to zero.
  Positive strides for South African wine in the Chinese market. Read more

• Ancient white wine variety reducing water bills and instilling hope for struggling Australian industry.
  An innovative approach to sustainability through an ancient grape. Read more

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