Wine news February 24, 2014

Jancis Robinson in the FT on the highest vineyards in Europe, the Canary Islands.

Jon Bonné in the San Francisco Chronicle profiles Rory Williams "A new Napa talent, with an eye for the past".

Jay McInerney in the WSJ on In Pursuit of Balance, the cool kids party. Also in the WSJ, Lettie Teague on New Jersey maturing as a wine producing state.

Wine Enthusiast on a Harvard health study that says wine is good for you. The Drinks Business writes about a study showing red wine can help against lung cancer.

In Decanter Andrew Jefford discusses how to usefully define geographical wine zones.

Winesearcher provides extracts from "A Year in the Life of Grange," about the iconic Australian wine.

Court case against the Burgundian Biodynamic grower, who refused to spray pesticide, starts today reports The Drinks Business.

Bloomberg on how 2012 Burgundy is priced 10% to 20% higher than previous vintage due to supply issues.

Palate Press on Oregon Chardonnay.

Wines and Vines ask, how green are wine bottles?

Dr. Vino on the French Senate declaring wine part of French national heritage.

Eric Asimov in the New York Times on amontillado Sherry.