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D E C E M B E R — U N I F I E D P R E V I E W I S S U E UNIFIED PREVIEW DEPARTMENTS Unified Debuts Keynote, Tours 40 Contributors 4 Editor's Letter 8 Tough Love for California Wine. By Jim Gordon Wine Industry Metrics 10 Large crowd expected at 2014 symposium in Sacramento, where guides will point out the best innovations on the trade show floor. U.S. Wines Grow 6% OffPremise in October; Flash Offers Flat in October. Top Stories 14 46 Using a Lighter Touch for Better Oak Integration 46 Large Harvest Assures Supply; Shortage Report Ignores 'Wine Lake,' Treasury Controversy. 53 WINEMAKING In the News 16 Winery Sold at Auction; Deal May Pressure Canadian Vintners; Wine Sensory Lab Funded; Washington Wines Set Tongues Wagging; Event for Yolo/Solano Terroir; The New Chinese Wine Consumer; Growing Tastes and Opportunities. Plus News Bytes and Briefs. Coopers offer new barrels and toasts as well as a variety of stave wood seasoning times. GRAPEGROWING Grapegrower Interview: Steve McIntyre 53 Product News 28 Faces & Forums 30 Manager of 10,000 acres in Monterey County discusses technology, labor and sustainability. Southeastern United Grape and Wine Symposium. Inquiring Winemaker 32 Why Winemakers Don't Dare Touch pH. By Tim Patterson Vineyard View 36 Wine Industry CEO Survey 58 Sustainable Viticulture and Technology. By Cliff Ohmart What leaders think is important for the future. Calendar 79 Advertisers' Index 80 Viewpoint 82 Best & Worst Decisions 64 Oregon wineries look back with a critical eye. AVAs Are Powerful Tools for Wineries. By Jason Haas 64 News from the East 70 Chateau LaFayette Reneau sold; community college to build teaching winery in Geneva, N.Y. Maryland Winery Ready For the 21st Century 72 Boordy Vineyards undergoes a complete renovation as part of its 'Landmark Project.' 6 W in e s & V i ne s DEC E M B E R 20 13 NORTHWEST CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COVERING NORTH AMERICA EAST REGIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE