Now is the traditional summing-up time of the year, when past accomplishments or failures are examined and we submit all that was good—and bad—for review. While 2022 offered many oenological high points, there were also plenty of points I’d prefer not to repeat. Here, in no particular order, are seven wine-world phenomena I’d like to say goodbye to as we look ahead to 2023:

1. Advent Calendars

Overall wine quality has never been higher than it is today; it’s easy to find a good wine just about anywhere. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t bad wine around. You may already have consumed some this holiday season if you bought or received a wine Advent calendar, one ever-reliable source of the stuff.

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