A round-up of stories on Northwest wine from October 1st to 7th. Read previous round-ups here.

From around the world…

Decanter writes about Oregon’s ‘juggernaut’ vintage.

Business Day Live writes about Portland’s urban wineries.

The Guardian writes about Hedges.

From around the country…

At Wine Spectator, Harvey Steiman writes that Oregon Pinot Noir is on a roll.

Foster’s Daily Democrat writes about crowdsourced wines.

Shanken Daily News writes about the release of Cakebread’s Washington brand, Mullan Road.

From the blogosphere…

The Drinks Business writes about the passing of John Sarich.

Great Northwest Wine reflects on David Lake a half decade after his passing. They also write about Rhone winesRandy DunnNative Sun finding a home near Red Mountain, and the October outlook.

Northwest Wine Anthem writes about the Columbia Gorge.

Jameson Fink writes about the Troon Vineyards Minimus Vermentino.

Aginfo.net writes about trade visiting eastern Washington. They also write about planning for the annual grape grower meeting.

Wine Peeps writes about Sauvignon Blanc from around the world.

Portland Eater writes about a new Portland wine shop.

Woodinville Wine Update writes about upcoming events.

Vindulge gives an Oregon wine country half marathon recap. Mary also writes about a Pinot Noir BBQ sauce.

Lucha Vino writes about a Washington Albariño vs a Rias Biaxas.

Capital Press writes about a USDA grant for specialty crops. They also write that farmers rethink labor intensive crops.

Zinfandel Chronicles writes about the 2008 No Girls Syrah. Tom also writes about the Woodward Canyon 2008 Artist Series Red Wine.

From the locals…

Vashon-Maury Beachcomber writes about Andrew Will.

The Seattle Times writes about wine touring by horseback. Meanwhile Andy Perdue writes about 50 wines for 50 years.

The Walla Walla Union Bulletin writes that distillers find new use for Walla Walla wines.

Wenatchee World writes about the Mercer family.

The Yakima Herald writes about Stoli the vineyard dog. They also write about Riesling.

Portland Business Journal talks with Joe Dobbes about ‘the best year ever’ for Oregon grapes.

The Puget Sound Business Journal writes about the passing of John Sarich.

The Gazette Times writes about Oregon’s record harvest.

Good Fruit Grower writes about the passing of Bill Powers.

The News Tribune writes about Red Mountain’s solar powered winery.

The Tri-City Herald talks with Brian Rudin of Canvasback (and Duckhorn Wine Company).

The Bellingham Herald writes about Obelisco.

The Columbian writes about Bethany Vineyards.

Oregon Live writes about Portland’s best wine bar.

That’s all folks!