The core tenets of the wine industry, like much else in 21st-century life, are shifting quickly. Some famous regions have hollowed themselves out through unsustainable farming practices and declining quality. Younger generations are looking for new indicators of reliability.
The underlying pattern is clear: authority is shifting from place to practice. Power is moving from established regions to more adaptable ones, and trust is shifting from reputation to transparency.
These articles crystallise the moment:
- Why premium wine is becoming less about where it’s made and more about how it’s made (Richard Siddle, London Wine Fair) The title says it all!
- New Slovenian Wine Law Could Restrict Natural Growers (Simon Woolf) Tricky timing for this proposed legislation. It may soon become harder to make natural wine.
- Champagne reaps what it sows (Caroline Henry) If you’ve ever walked the vineyards of Champagne, you’ll have seen what Caroline describes. Commercial strain has led to shortcuts in production.
- Rebula: A natural answer to climate change (Caroline Gilby, Decanter) Featuring our friends at Ferdinand Winery and the brilliant Rebula Brutus, available on our list.
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