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A round-up of stories on Washington wine from February 8th to 14th 2013. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the country…

Shanken Daily News writes about controversy with privatization.

The LA Times writes about a bill in Washington that would allow under-21 students to sip wine.


From the blogosphere…

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about Seattle Urban Wineries. They also write about Lake Chelan’s Karma.

Great Northwest Wine compares California and Washington wine. They also write about what is fueling Syrah’s growth in Washington, Coyote Canyon, and a library tasting at Ste. Michelle. They review the 2010 Pleasant Hill Syrah, Dusted Valley’s Wallywood, Saviah Cellars The Jack, and the Ryan Patrick Barbera.

Table Talk writes about 14 Hand opening a winery in Prosser.

WA Wine PR says ‘tis the season for wine events. Bob also writes about the Sunset Wine Competition.

Through the Walla Walla Grapevine writes about haters of wine and chocolate pairing.

Lucha Vino battles Washington versus France.

WineEYak writes about red wine and chocolate.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about upcoming events. Shona also writes about Tefft Cellars closing and weddings at Matthews.

Wild 4 Washington Wine writes about the 2008 McKinley Springs Syrah.

Write for Wine writes about new tastes.


From the locals…

Paul Gregutt writes about wine and chocolate pairing.

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin writes about recent weather patterns.

The Tri-City Herald writes about a plan for wine grape growing on Red Mountain.


Leftovers (posts missed from previous weeks)…

KNDO writes about 14 Hands opening a winery in Prosser


That’s all folks!