Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them to my magazine on Flipboard, but for those of you who aren’t Flipboard-inclined, here’s everything I’ve strained out of the wine-related muck for the week.

How Bordeaux is tackling trials and maximising opportunities
But is it working?

New Energy in Southern Rhône’s Lirac
Because no one can afford to plant in Châteauneuf.

Rioja Turns 100, and No Looking Back
Dave drinks old Rioja

The Mount Rushmore of Champagne, According to 12 Wine Experts
Get out your platinum card.

How some California wine companies took advantage of the industry downturn this year
Esther Mobley looks at some people’s silver linings.

The 9 Breakout Wines of 2025
Some good wines here.

Hero Wine
Jefford goes for tannins.

Toast the New Year With These Sparkling Wines
Eric’s annual list.

Meet the Most Exclusive Wine Clan in the World
Great wines, but I’d love them to be focused outward not inward.

The wine business is in crisis
A decent summary for non-wine people.

The Future of Champagne May Be Written in the Soil
The future of all wine is so written.