Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week exploring the internet for everything published about wine online, and here’s all the stuff that I think would be worth your valuable time.
America’s Old Vines Are Running Out of Time
Long live old vines!
The Economic and Cultural Stakes of Losing Ancient Vine-Training Systems
From Alberata to Pergola.
Slovenian Winemakers Face Threat of Not Being Allowed to Sell Wine
Slovenia cuts off its nose.
Hand In Hand
The value of valuing symbiosis.
A vine romance: heritage grapevines
Why some people like to hug grapevines.
Why this hungry California wine company is betting on the world’s most polarizing grape
There’s Riesling and then there’s Riesling. This is the former, not the latter, if you know what I mean.
Chilean Chardonnay Comes of Age
Go north, young man. Or south.
Ningxia Wine Chief Under Investigation
Ruh roh.
The Man Behind the Wine World’s Coolest Events Has Cracked the Dinner Party Code
Jermaine Stone on how to host.
If You Can’t Bring Americans to the Winery, Bring the Tasting Room to Them
The rise of the remote tasting room.
Wine writer Matthew Jukes dies aged 58
I was positively gutted by this news this week. A f*cking tragedy to lose one of wine writing’s bright lights so early.
Matthew Jukes, gone too soon
Remembrances from the JR.Com team.
Wine, beer, or spirits? Massive study finds a surprising health divide
Wine wins.
Entire Community in Okanagan Wine Region Evacuated Due to Terrifying Wildfire
Sending good thoughts and solidarity to my Canadian friends. This is scary.
Why Africa is the wine industry’s biggest missed opportunity
And secondarily, people of color everywhere.
An Oenophile’s Guide to Champagne, France—the Birthplace of French Sparkling Wine
For the luxury traveler, some suggestions from Condé Nast.
Is the Wine Crisis Just Another Phase?
The Liz Thach exit interview of sorts.
Grape expectations: amateur wine makers flourish in warm weather
In England, no less.
12 Wines to Match That Late-Summer Heat
Eric Asimov on what to drink while you sweat.
Encouraging Growth in a Dry Market
Kathleen Willcox on what’s working.
