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MATTERS OF TASTE

• When winemakers and wine writers talk past each other
• Between Two Worlds: The Paradox of the Columbia Gorge AVA
• Look Out, Chardonnay, You Are In Decline (Not?)

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• What Are Green Wines Anyway?
• Climate change impacting worldwide wine production
• Wood chips, compost helps restore soil in arid region of China

OH CANADA!

• Ontario wine biz has $3.3 billion impact
• Behind the scenes at the LCBO warehouse in Toronto

U.S. REGIONAL WINE NEWS

• ID: Idaho ice wine in China
• NC: Saving 2012 grape crop a big boost for wine industry
• OR: Introducing Waitsburg Cellars
• OR: Wine growlers & dog tethering
• WA: Giving young wine grapes a chance
• WV: Bill to raise alcohol taxes dies in House

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MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT

• Being an Outsider and Undercapitalized can be Your Strongest Assets

EUROPE & THE UK

• UK wine companies must plan international expansion with care
• Balance of power shifts between major wine countries at ProWein
• German wine exports continue downward trend

ASIA & PACIFIC RIM

• India: Draft National Wine Standards

SOUTH AFRICA

• Bulk vs bottle dilemma for SAfrican wine

NOT JUST FOR THE TRADE

• Strange new worlds: What if the theme of Star Trek had been wine?
• How to keep a wine bottle once is open
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News Fetch's favorite song today: Human (Radio Remix by Armin van Buuren)by The Killers.

As a reminder, these reviews are typical of the average wine drinker who buys  what's available at retail, thus offering a realistic view of the problems inherent in finding wines that fit a particular taste even with "top" brands like the awful La Crema Chardonnay shared with you yesterday.

Last night's dinner wine was: Graffigna: Malbec: San Juan: Estate Bottled Estate Bottled Reserve: 2010: Argentina