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OCTOBER NEWS Blanc & Petite Sirah Wine Conference aim to "share with the world two of the most unrecognized and yet highly versatile grape varietals." The two-day conference takes place Nov. 14-15 at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. Experts will discuss best practices for growing and winemaking at the conference, which will also feature trade and consumer tastings. Details: Sapporo cheninpetiteconference.com. Osaka shima n Michael David launches namesake brand Michael David Winery in Lodi released a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc under a new "Michael David" label. The winery is known for its brands such as 7 Deadly Zins, Earthquake and Freakshow. The new releases are the first wines branded with the name Michael David, after owners and brothers Michael and David Phillips. A red varietal wine will be released in 2014. Details: michaeldavidwinery.com. Winery exec publishes memoirs Former winery executive Michaela Rodeno published the first of her two-part book recounting the founding of Domaine ChanTokyo don in 1973 and her 40 years of working Nagoya in the wine industry. "From Bubbles to Boardrooms, Act I: Startups are Such Fun," delves into the heady days of the winery's first years of business and the lessons Rodeno learned from founding president John Wright. Rodeno says her book features amusing anecdotes that she hopes also provide lessons for entrepreneurs, managers and those starting their careers. Opus One names VP of PR Christopher Barefoot joined Opus One Winery in Oakville as the vice president of public relations and guest relations. Barefoot most recently was the sales and marketing director for Flowers Vineyard & Winery in Cazadero. Christopher Barefoot serve in California. Details: merryvale.com. N O RTH WEST Culmina winery opens in B.C. Donald and Elaine Triggs opened their new Culmina Family Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C. The winery is designed for gravity-flow winemaking and is situated on 100 acres, of which 56 are planted with Bordeaux-variety vines as well as Chardonnay, Riesling and what the owners say is the first Grüner Veltliner to be planted in the Okanagan Valley. Donald Triggs founded the wine company Vincor, which Constellation Brands Inc. acquired in 2006 for $1.2 billion (Canadian). New assistant winemaker at Merryvale Simon Faury joined Merryvale Vineyards in St. Helena as assistant winemaker. Faury comes to the winery after working at wineries in France, Australia and Italy as well as Harlan Estate and The Napa Valley Re- Washington auction raises $2 million The 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines raised more than $2 million through various events held Aug. 15-17. Proceeds from the auction support the Se- Win es & Vin es O C TO B ER 20 13 23