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Bible-Length Wine Lists Are So Over; Virginia Wineries Unscathed by Earthquake

“I’m used to the shakes in the morning, but not usually the afternoon!”

• Are lengthy, encyclopedic wine lists going out of fashion? S.F. sommelier and new Bon App wine columnist David Lynch says yes. “It may be a book, but it doesn’t tell a story.” [Bon Appétit]

• The epicenter of this week’s East Coast earthquake was just seven miles from two Virginia wineries, but they only suffered a few broken bottles. [Wines and Vines]

• A Long Island winery announced this week that they’re releasing a commemorative 9/11 wine in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of the tragedy. Yes, this is tacky. But they are donating proceeds to the memorial foundation. [NYDN]

• Because of another funky, chilly growing season, Napa winemakers are looking at a “late and light” harvest. Even sparkling wine grapes, which are usually being harvested right about now, are still on the vine. [Napa Valley Register]

• The popularity of Pinot Noir has gotten a little ridiculous, and thus so have the prices. One Journal scribe is now advocating a boycott. [WSJ]

• A new trend is afoot: urban wineries that blend and sell wines in the heart of a city. One in San Francisco just released its first vintages this week. [Kansas City Star]

• You might have heard that Gilt Group launched an online wine market within Gilt Taste this week, and their wine-tasting panel is kind of hot! [Grub Street]

Bible-Length Wine Lists Are So Over; Virginia Wineries Unscathed by Earthquake