Wine news May 21, 2014

In Los Angeles a proposed ban on new vineyard plantings, reports Winesearcher.

Returns on fine Bordeaux wines outperformed government bonds, fine art and stamps throughout the 20th century, making it one of the soundest investments of the last 100 years, reports The Drinks Business.

Former Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson's wine collection to head up Hong Kong auction, reports Bloomberg.

Wines and Vines on the impact of leafroll and Red Blotch.

Alice Feiring profiles Biodynamic pioneer Alex Podolinksy.

Dr Vino comments on world wine consumption, USA up, France down.

In Punch is modern winegrowing too focused on varietal?

The Village Voice looks at the Judgement of Brooklyn.