“And yet we feel forsaken, unheard, like Alice Feiring at a UC Davis Winemaking 101 course. ” The Hosemaster gives The Wine Blogger’s Prayer.

Vente-Privee.com to start wine flash sale site in UK, reports Harpers.co.uk.

The virtues of quality bulk wine in Punch.

Forbes.com on the West Sonoma Coast.

David White sparks a Robert Parker Jr. controversy – check out the comments. Dr. Vino adds his take.

Ornellaia claims to be a more solid investment than oil and gold, reports The Drinks Business. Riedel releases a horse sipping decanter, also The Drinks Business.

Luxury magnet Francois Pinault buys on Bordeaux’s right bank reports Winesearcher.

Decanter has awarded Jean-Pierre and Francois Perrin of Chateau Beaucastel the Decanter Men of the Year accolade for 2014.

Five to six percent of wine is corked, Houston Press examines.