Wine news April 10, 2014

Forbes.com on a winecellar made of hemp.

Was Beethoven's deafness caused by cheap wine, the Academic Wino explores.

Los Angeles Times on Amazon's best selling wines, via Punch.

The influence of Parker's score on Screaming Eagle examined by Winesearcher.

Vietnam to launch wine festival later this month, reported by China Weekly via winebusiness.

Spanish producer Vega Sicilia to write off 50,000 bottles due to excess sediment, reports The Drinks Business.

Wines and Vines, on the Northern Grape Project a two year study on how to grow grapes in cold weather regions.

Winefolly on wine etiquette gone wrong.

Harpers.co.uk on Virgin Wines' wine bank scheme.

CW Wine Investment on the 10 best destinations for wine tourism.