• 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]
