Wine news October 20, 2014

Eric Asimov in the New York Times on Barolo. "In the last 15 years, many producers have gravitated toward a middle ground, making wines in a range of styles that are still distinctively Barolo. "

Jancis Robinson asks what future for Burgundy's vignerons?

In the Seattle Times Andy Purdue profiles Washington winemaker John Patterson.

In the Washington Post Dave McIntyre reviews the documentary film American Wine Story. W. Blake Gray has the opposite impression of the film.

Forbes picks out the best of Walla Walla.

Winefolly looks at non-alcoholic wine.

In Snooth, UC Davis flying high with vineyard drones.

The Bangor Daily News offers a home winemaking tutorial.

Business Insider shares Open Table's 100 best US wine lists via Reddit/wine.