Wine News: What We're Reading This Week (12/23/24)

Each week, we round up the most interesting wine-related news, articles, podcasts, and stories we’ve come across. Whether it’s new trends, deep dives into the industry, or just something fun to make you think, we’re sharing the highlights of what caught our attention and sparked conversation.

1. Move over, Champagne: A New Wave of California Sparkling Wines is Changing the Bubbly Game California is giving Champagne a run for its money in the world of sparkling wine.
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2. What is Trendy ‘Natural Wine’? Booze Quality Rated from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Just Plain Weird’ Natural wine doesn’t have to be synonymous with funky wine.
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3. Red Wine Sales are Tanking at S.F. Restaurants: ‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’ Is it hard to see the value in a glass of wine vs. a cocktail?
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4. Wine Needs a Fresh Start in 2025 The wine industry has taken an overall beating as consumers shift away from drinking heaps of cheap grocery store wine and towards buying high-quality artisanal wine at a lesser volume.
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5. Wine 101: Wine and Climate Change Part I: An Overview Interesting listen. Part 1 of a multi-part series. Keith always keeps the enthusiasm high!
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