Wine news April 21, 2014

Jon Bonné in the San Francisco Chronicle on "green" wines for spring.

Jancis Robinson in the Financial Times on LVMH and the Chandon fizz factor.

Former 49ers CEO Carmen Policy is having a good year with wine, reports the San Jose Mercury News.

The Seattle Times on Washington's new AVA, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley.

Darrell Corti answers ten questions in The Daily Meal.

Katie Kelly Bell in Forbes contemplates organic, biodynamic and sustainable wine for Earth Day.

Winefolly on five facts about Pinot Noir.

The connection between violent crime and wine, in Palate Press.