Each day our editors monitor 50 wine industry blogs and select the most relevant, recent postings.
A summary of each posting with a link to the blog is listed below.
Artisan Family of Wines 2009 is the Vintage of the CenturySeptember 25thYou heard it here first. 2009 is the vintage of the century. Just like 2008 was. And just like 2010 is going to be.
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog The 100 Point Wine Rating Scale WorksSeptember 25thFor some time now I've lived in the camp that argues the 100 Point wine rating scale is non-sensical, reductive and counter productive. I think I'm changing teams. And here's why:
Dr. Vino's wine blog Cahors: does the Malbec comparison help or hurt?September 25thPromotional authorities in the French region of Cahors are mounting a campaign that ties their little-known region to the well-known grape, Malbec. Is it a good move?
PG BLOG hey WSJ - chardonnay grows in oregon too!September 25thI have been known to comment - OK rant - about the lack of awareness regarding the diversity, quality, and value of the wines made in Washington. A frequent critique is that Washington lacks a signature grape - as if doing many things well were a fault!
Steve Heimoff Wine, sex and Mormons: an inquirySeptember 25thAs everyone knows, I try my best to steer clear of controversy on this blog. But these are times that try the soul. Here's something that just makes me want to scream!
Wine & Spirits Daily Sizing up the Wine TradeSeptember 25thMost in the wine industry believe that consumers are more price driven than ever before and are mostly settling for less than top quality. This is according to two wine industry surveys taken by John Gillespie and Christian Miller of Wine Opinions who presented their findings at the Wine Industry Symposium in Napa.
Good Grape Feeding the BeastSeptember 25thOur consumer habits say more about us than we want to admit.
Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz Do You Twitter, Yet? I Could Use Your Help.September 25thI'm going to be helping my colleague Rusty Eddy (Clayhouse wines) with a PR class that he teaches at UC Davis Extension each year, that's related to wine industry PR.
The Pour A Wine With Its Own Set of RulesSeptember 25thI don't drink nearly enough chenin blanc. Apparently, I don't remind myself of this often enough. Each time I savor a bottle and vow not to let so much time pass until the next one, well, stuff happens and I forget.
The Winery Website Report Bottle BuzzSeptember 25thIt would appear that computer-assisted pairing of food and wine is The Next Big Thing. First, from Snooth and Natalie MacLean. Now from Bottle Buzz:
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