The Problematic Future of Bordeaux’s Wine Futures: Top Shelf

Hi again, Top Shelf readers, especially you wine lovers. It’s Elin McCoy, and I’m here with the latest wine news.

What’s that about Bordeaux’s annual en primeur circus? The mega collector who sued auction houses over counterfeit wines now unloading gems at one of them? Convivial chimps in Guineau-Bissau sharing booze? (Yes, that’s really a thing.)

And in Napa, there’s a new vogue for vintner-hosted private dinner parties. You can score an invite—for a price. But first, these important stories that caught my eye:

• Canada’s ban on American wine sees its domestic producers thriving.
• Meanwhile, Napa’s buzziest ...