Wine Politics How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink
As a young man learning about the joy and mystery of wine, I spent a lot of time traveling and speaking with winemakers and winery owners searching for wisdom. I didn't know it then, but that's a little bit like searching for humility on Wall Street. Or blind tasting notes in Wine Spectator. Futile. But it was while searching for wine wisdom that the HoseMaster was born. In the course of being a sommelier...
One of the most popular imported wine styles in America is Pinot grigio. Nearly all of the Pinot grigio consumed in the US comes from Italy, but as we shall see this is likely to change soon. Pinot grigio is very popular with consumers, but it receives mixed reviews from wine judges and wine critics. One [...]
Here's an infographic that should help anyone who loves getting drunk drinking wine, but can't tell a pinot from a merlot from 7-Eleven's new cab sav . For his class, Visualizing the Five Senses , NYU grad student Carl Tashian amassed the descriptive words used in over 5,000 wine reviews, published in one Australian wine magazine in the course of five years. Then he split those according to the wine...
Something unusual is happening in the world of wine writing. While not surprising given the disastrous conditions in the market for those who want to make a living writing about wine, this phenomenon prompts some reflection. In short: I'm beginning to notice folks who have heretofore made their living as journalists, wine writers, or wine critics are now taking jobs as PR and communication pros in...
Now you can pull off the road, pop into 7-Eleven and grab a chardonnay with stone fruit tones or a plum-like cabernet sauvignon, both of which pair perfectly with Go-Go Taquitos or a 1/4-pound Big Bite. 7-Eleven's new brand of house wines, Yosemite Roads, is cheaper than a 6-pack, too--$3.99 a bottle. The convenience store chain best known for Big Gulps and Slim Jims is following in the footsteps...
Do you have a blog or business that's been struggling to take off? Is there a hobby that you spend so much time on you wish it could earn a living for you? Find out how to make this happen on Friday night when Gary Vaynerchuk, host of Wine Library TV (his daily wine-video blog), marketing wizard and Twitter celebrity , spills the beans on how he turned his $4 million wine store into a $60 million...
How can you assure yourself a bestseller? Become a celebrity. [Viral Loop Chronicles Part 3] There are two kinds of books that are almost surefire hits and which publishers will bid what may seem like insane amounts: Those written by (or ghostwritten for) celebrities, and those written by (or ghostwritten for) celebrities. Andre Agassi signed a deal for a reported $5 million for his upcoming autobiography,...
Gerry Dawes's Spain: An Insider's Guide to Spanish... (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
* * * * * What does Dubai have to do with Spain and especially Spanish wine or food, including the upcoming W ineFuture-Rioja 2009 conference whose (recently "resigned") Director is Pancho Campo, President (recently "resigned') of the Wine Academy, the official organizer of the event? And what does all this have to do with Pancho Campo, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Jancis Robinson, Kevin Zraly,...
In about two months, the 19th Annual Boston Wine Expo will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. On January 23 and 24, 2010, the Expo will give wine lovers plenty of opportunities to taste and learn about wine. The Grand Tasting showcases over 350 international and domestic wineries from 13 countries pouring over 1,800 different wines. Special features include the Grand Cru Wine Lounge...
'Wrattonbully. What a great name', says Greatfood.ie wine critic Kevin Ecock of this Australian red. 'It sounds like something out of Harry Potter.'
Gerry Dawes's Spain: An Insider's Guide to Spanish... (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
* * * * * “I found him (Robert M. Parker, Jr., the world’s most powerful wine critic) genial, even as his opinions horrified me, especially his dismissal of terroir as an elaborate European marketing hoax. . . " "Robert Parker (says Gerry Dawes) . . . has turned a wine world of independent winemakers making terroir -based wines that were identifiable by their origins, into a consultants’,...
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two wines to pair with the ultimate airport fast food while on his book signing tour. Published on http://wine.the-world-in-focus.com Bookmark It
Kurt Russell tries out as Han Solo. Just another reminder that Lucas' genius lies in design. And far, far away from dialogue. Via . And a few more links: 1. Ever wonder why Swedish meatballs were smaller than American meatballs? 2. The cynic in me says this is a clever way to get publicity for a book signing tour when you don't expect very many people to actually show up, but internet personality...
Gary Vaynerchuk tastes two wines to pair with the ultimate airport fast food while on his book signing tour. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Wines tasted in this episode: 2006 Angoves Red Belly Black Chardonnay 2006 little Boomey Shiraz Links mentioned in todays episode. The “Crush [...]
You're interested in wine, but you're not sure where to start. You ask a friend who is "into wine", you ask your neighbors, you ask a local wine store. If it's a good store, you'll find a salesperson who knows what he's talking about, but let's face it, unless you have their mobile number, you can't get answers at all times of the day or night. And frankly most store employees are not that...
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