Wine news February 28, 2014

UK court closes wine investment firm with millions owed, reports Decanter.

How long before a Napa Cabernet costs over $1,000 asks, Winesearcher?

The search for drinking water in California leads to the ocean, a report by NPR via Business News.

VinItaly launches "hackathon", reports The Drinks Business.

A feature on Piedmont by Palate Press.

Wines and Vines on an increase in popularity of Oregon wines.

Alder Yarrow on Premier Napa Valley and 2012 Napa vintage a mixed bag.

W. Blake Gray asks does the world need a new top tier for Chianti Classico?

Eric Asimov in the New York Times visits the River Café.

Master sommelier exam hardest test in the world, rated by Degreelibrary.org.