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James Laube sadly notes that Napa's Copia has filed for bankruptcy

James Suckling is shocked by the prices paid at last weekend's Latour auction in Hong Kong

James Molesworth enjoys some off-the-radar wines he hasn't had the opportunity to review

Harvey Steiman finds reasons to give thanks to the wine community

Bruce Sanderson wonders where all the diners have gone



Harvest 2008: Adam Lee worries that the recession will cause producers to forget what is truly important about wine

Brian Loring punches down the cap as his Mourvèdre fermentation is in full swing

Barbara Kronenberg-Widmer is surveying her vines for clues about what they need next year

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