What I’m Reading the Week of 8/11/24 : Vinography

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.

A Guide to Jura, the Tiny French Wine Region to Visit Right Now
I guess it’s in vogue now ;-).

Put down the glass, Napa and Sonoma. This is where you should drink wine in California.
Nice coverage, Paso.

Are ‘Legendary Vintages’ Becoming a Tired Wine Marketing Cliche?
They were tired 20 years ago. Now they’re exhausted.

Farewell to Fiona Beckett
A nice tip of the hat from Tim Atkin.

Like Aged Wines? Look Outside France at These New World Bottles
Elin McCoy on library release wines from Argentina.

Hugh Johnson: ‘I let the essence of Musigny weave its spell around me’
Hugh is a model of brevity.

French 2024 wine production seen falling after wet weather
Mildew takes its toll.

We’re Entering a New Era of English Still Wine
Jackson Family bets on no bubbles.

How much does it cost to open a tasting room in Napa? We have the receipts
TLDR;? $65,000.

Heatwaves hurting Greece’s wine regions
Those that aren’t burning down.

In Champagne, Locals Aren’t Popping Bottles or Toasting With Flutes
Well, someone has to pop the bottle….

Can I Send This Wine Back? Yes, Here’s How.
A closer look at the relationship between drinker and restaurant.

Singapore Wine Exec Arrested in $12 Million Bordeaux En Primeur Scam
On the run for 13 years.

A Fresh Chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie War Over Miraval
Add Campari and shake, don’t stir.

Gabriele Gorelli: Italy’s First Master of Wine
An interview.

Oskar Maurer and Serbia’s natural wine revolution
A nice profile.

He fled Vietnam and created a world-famous condiment. Now, he’s making Napa wine
An interesting new Napa project.

Burgundy wine estate worker sentenced for stealing bottles worth £550,000
8000 bottles and he didn’t drink even one!?!?!

The U.S. could soon declare alcohol unsafe. The wine industry says the process is rigged
Important for everyone to read.

Alcohol Advertising Now Allowed on TikTok
This is actually really big news.

Rediscovering the Fun in Wine
Amen.

Like a Natural Woman
A nice profile of Justin Ward and her wine project.

Canary Island wine – background
An overview.

Wine Duty Drawback – Another Dirty Secret!
Stuart Spencer is on fire.

The Cost of Premiumisation
We don’t want wine to become rareified.

‘Major abuse of power’: Napa County secretly changed wineries’ property rights, vintner says
A bombshell, indeed.

Trends in Wine Tourism
Interesting research.

All for one and one for all: inside the world of Union Champagne co-op
Behind the brand veil.

Amid Global Challenges, Lebanon’s Women Winemakers Continue to Persevere
Great story. I want me some Apple+Merwah.

Can Dirt Clean the Climate?
The big sink.

As Wildfires Rage Across Wine Country, the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Aims to Help
Matt Kettmann brings us up to date.

Tokaj under threat from climate change
Heat quickly goes from friend to foe.

Is tirage under cork making a comeback in Champagne?
Hard to imagine it being anything other than niche.

Owners Who Neglect Vineyards in Bordeaux Will Face Fines
Abandoned vineyards are homes for pests.

Germany’s wine queen tradition shaken up as men apply for the crown
We fear change.

Argentina’s finest on leading the world in site-focused winemaking
Thoughts from leading winemakers in Argentina.

Argentina Is Still Rewriting the Story of Malbec
A good news week for Argentina.