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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 2h

Agree that seems the most likely scenario except I would expect them to want to rate the winery “experience” as well which they can’t do consistently or anonymously.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 16h

So, last week the Michelin Guide let slip the fact that they were getting into the wine review business (this despite already owning the Wine Advocate). This "announcement" raises MANY MANY questions. Some of which I've tried to capture here: www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

What Exactly is the Michelin Guide Up To?

In a press conference last week, executives at the Michelin Guide indicated they'd soon start reviewing wines. Here are my thoughts.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 1d

Here's your weekly recommended wine news reading list of all the things I thought were worth your time from the last week of scrolling. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 10/12/25

Your carefully curated list of all the wine things worth reading about from the last week's publishing on the internet. Wine news, stories, and editorials.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 6d

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Beyond Organic Wine Podcast

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 7d

I think there’s a lot of wisdom in that approach. And I’d be willing to bet, Gallo is on it at least a little bit already.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 7d

Last week I spent an engaging hour or so chatting with Adam Huss of Beyond Organic Wine on his podcast (@organicwinepodcast ). We talked about sustainability, the future of hybrids, and lots more. Take a listen!:

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Do Hybrids Taste Delicious Enough Yet?

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 7d

Do you like old vineyards, and the wines made from them? Do you have opinions about old vines that you'd be willing to share? The Old Vine Conference is doing a survey at the moment. Please consider participating: mailchi.mp/oldvines....

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 8d

Here's your recommended weekly reading list of all things wine-related that I've dug up from around the internets in the past week. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 10/5/25

Here's your weekly recommended reading list of all things wine-related that I thought were worth reading over the past 7 days. Enjoy!

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 9d

I'm scratching my head trying to figure out why no one is snapping up Quartz Reef, one of New Zealand's top wineries, and an absolute diamond in the rough, from my perspective. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Why Hasn't Anyone Bought Quartz Reef Yet?

While I primarily focus on the sensorial aspects of the wine world, I also pay attention to the business side

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 9d

Every week on Friday, I post a wine-related photo for the viewing pleasure of anyone who cares to enjoy. Here's last week's. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Vinography Images: No Smoking

That's no cloud! Mount Etna smokes out of sight, around the corner from vineyards on the south side of the Etna wine region. Photo by Alder Yarrow.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 10d

There's about 24 hours left in the silent auction benefitting the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, and plenty of excellent deals to be had. Magnum of Scarecrow? 3L of Hall Cabernet? Private lunch at Hirsch? Check it out!: gwef.auctions.networ...

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Oliver Styles @ollystyles.bsky.social · 12d

Finally managed to chat to the wonderful Emre Rende of Château Garbage... www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/10/ga...

Garbage Collector's Focus on Fine Wine | Wine-Searcher News & Opinion

Instagrammer Emre Rende knows his wine, but big names don't always hit the spot. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 14d

Are you a working or aspiring wine writer? Then you should seriously consider applying to attend the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Why You Should Apply to Attend the Wine Writers' Symposium

My thoughts on why you might want to apply to attend the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in Napa this coming February. Applications due 10/6.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 15d

Here's your weekly reading list of all the things I think are worth paying attention to in the world of wine, lovingly curated by yours truly.

Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 9/28/25

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 15d

Here are a bunch of wine reviews for recent press samples I've received, including new releases from Dry Creek Vineyards, Aperture Cellars, and Darling Wines.

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 9/21/25

Hello and welcome to this week’s dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 15d

Every Friday I post a wine-related photo for your viewing enjoyment. This past week was a look at a section of one of the Rheingau's most famous sites, Rudesheimer Berg.

Vinography Images: Maximum Vineyard

The slopes of the Rüdesheimer Roseneck vineyard are tightly packed with Riesling in Germany's Rheingau wine region. Photo by Alder Yarrow.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 15d

On Oct 29th, I'll join Jancis Robinson and my colleague Samantha Cole-Johnson at COPIA in Napa for a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of California wine and the wine business globally. Tickets are now available. Hope you can join us.

JancisRobinson.com Live

Meet Jancis and the US team behind JancisRobinson.com as they share their 25-year perspective on the past and future of the wine business.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 16d

Every year the Historic Vineyard Society puts on a tasting of wines made from the 50+-yr-old vineyards that they catalog and certify. I recently published my notes on my favorite wines from this year's tasting. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Flavors of Old California: Notes from the Historical Vineyard Society Tasting

Most of you know by now that I have a thing for old vines. I love them. And I love

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 17d

WINERIES: If Petrus can sell for $4500 in a bottle weighing 550 grams there's NO F*CKING plausible excuse for bottling your wine in glass weighing 950 grams. It's a big middle finger to the environment, & speaks volumes about your ego. Thank you for your attention on this matter.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 19d

Diversity is under threat, we’re doubling down. Glancy Wine Education Foundation silent auction is now live! 92¢ of every $ goes to national scholarships for women & minorities. Support wine education & empowerment + score amazing wine, travel, and dining. gwef.auctions.networ...

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 21d

Here's your weekly curated reading list of all the wine stuff published online in the past week that I thought might be worth your time.

Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 9/21/25

All the wine news that's fit to drink, so to speak. My weekly curated reading list of the wine-related stories I thought would be worth your time.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 21d

Democrats want a government funding bill that won't raise your health care costs by 75%.

Trump won't even meet with them.

He’s shutting the government down and making health care even more expensive for families.

What a bad deal for America.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 22d

Telling myself as usual, "We like lots of little earthquakes instead of one big one" as aftershocks continue to pop-up? roll in? bang around? Last one felt like a semi just backed into my house. 😬

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 22d

Excellent piece by Esther Mobley on the tricky business of certifications.

These California winemakers are abandoning biodynamic certification

“Being shamed for doing what I need to do is not very fun,” one Sonoma County winemaker said.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 28d

Ain't nothin better than tasting Chenin Blanc all day. Here are my tasting notes and thoughts from the Hella Chenin wine festival held earlier this year. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads

Hella Good: Tasting Notes from Hella Chenin

You’d be hard pressed to find someone more excited than I about the ascendancy of Chenin Blanc from obscurity to—well,

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