Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/5/26

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week trolling the web for everything published about wine online, and here’s everything that I think would be worth your valuable time. The 1976 Judgment of Paris: A Reenactment and Reappraisal Some thoughtful commentary and tasting notes from Lisa Perotti-Brown. Unlocking the Genetic Memories of Old Vines A nice piece on old vines and some of their benefits (and challenges). Arey You Now or Have You Ever Been “Fine Wine?” Terry Theise wants to know about your attitude. Thieves Steal $320,000 of DRC from Milan Steak House Brazen. Distinctive brand names pay off for wine producers, study finds As much as we want what’s in the bottle to matter most, brands matter too. The Champagne Snobbery We Don’t Talk About An argument for artisanship at scale. Old vineyards get an official seal Nice coverage of our announcement last week. Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever California: “Same, same.” Recent Russian shelling destroys Ukrainian wine warehouse One more casualty. To Understand Georgian Wine, You Have To Understand Its Culture Michelle Williams on Georgia. Visiting Armenia – the ‘oldest newest’ wine country in the world Joanna Dabrowska on Armenia. How California can ensure wine labeled ‘American’ uses exclusively American grapes An editorial in support of a bill that was killed by CA’s biggest wineries. How a new law aimed at easing California wine crisis was smothered in the 11th hour To wit. Toast America the Way Thomas Jefferson Intended In praise of Virginia wines. Joe Campbell, co-founder of Elk Cove Vineyards, dies at 87 RIP to a pioneer. Experts Say the Future of American Wine Is More Refined Than Ever Another look back at the Judgment of Paris. I Planned My Entire Trip to France Around Riesling—Then Local Winemakers Changed My Mind A swanky tour through Alsace. Statement on Irresponsible and Biased Alcohol-Related Commentary We need to hit back on these EVERY TIME. French Wine’s New North Star Wines from Brittany ?!? Reading this with interest. Winery Enjoys the Fruits of Experimentation Not just make mistakes, but make the same ones every 5-10 years? Interesting approach.