AWARD NOMINATION: Best Wine Blog Writing

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BEST WINE BLOG WRITING

Criteria for Nomination
Any wine blog in existence in 2006 that has produced at least 52 posts during the year, and is written in English
is eligible to be nominated for the Best Wine Blog Writing Award. Nominated Blogs should have delivered outstanding prose and an entertaining writing
style to convey original ideas. We are looking to honor those who deliver a unique voice, who write with style and who wrap that style around a core of originaltiy.

USE THE COMMENT SECTION OF THIS POST TO NOMINATE UP TO 3 BLOGS

YOU CAN ALSO ACCESS THIS NOMINATION PAGE USING THE LINKS ON THE LEFT.

Links to nomination pages for other categories:

Best Overall Wine Blog
Best Winery Blog
Best Wine Podcast or Video Blog
Best Graphics on a Wine blog
Best Review Wine Blog
Best Single Subject Wine Blog

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97 Responses

  1. Bill Wilson - January 8, 2007

    I’m pleased to nominate Winecast.net and Vinography.com.

  2. Lenn - January 8, 2007

    I’d like to nominate Vinography and Obsession With Food (and Wine).

  3. jens at cincinnati wine - January 8, 2007

    I would add:
    “Uncorked”
    “The Pour by Eric Asimov”

  4. Andrew - January 8, 2007

    I would like to nominate
    Viv’s Wine Journal
    Grape Juice
    Good Grape

  5. Tim Elliott - January 8, 2007

    I hereby nominate:
    Vinography
    LENNDEVOURS
    Good Grape Wine Co.

  6. wineguy - January 8, 2007

    The Wine Offensive (did she make 52 posts?):
    http://www.wineoffensive.com/blog/
    and The Wine Chicks:
    http://thewinechicks.typepad.com/

  7. eljefe - January 8, 2007

    I came here to nominate several of the above, but also consider:
    http://www.wineoutlook.com/

  8. Dr. Debs - January 8, 2007

    Basic Juice
    The Pour
    Vinography

  9. spittoon - January 8, 2007

    American Wine Blog Awards

    The first American Wine Blog Awards have been launched by Tom Wark over on Fermentations. In spite of the name they are actually open to all English-language wine blogs from around the world. Nominations are currently been collated under the…

  10. Josh - January 8, 2007

    Zinquisition
    Uncorked
    The Pour

  11. Toni Litsinger - January 8, 2007

    The Wine Commonsewer gets my vote.

  12. Ron - January 8, 2007

    The Wine Commonsewer is great.

  13. Barrld - January 8, 2007

    Eric Asimow’s The Pour

  14. TJ - January 8, 2007

    Craig Camps’s Wine Camp
    http://winecamp.squarespace.com/

  15. Mark - January 8, 2007

    Mark Fisher at Uncorked
    http://www.daytondailynews.com/wineblog
    Tyler Colman at Dr Vino’s blog
    http://drvino.blogspot.com/

  16. The Kosmik Kid - January 8, 2007

    Gotta be The Wine Commonsewer because, hey, I write for it on occasion!

  17. Lisa - January 8, 2007

    My nomination goes to:
    http://www.winecommonsewer.com
    Best writing.

  18. Philippe Newlin - January 8, 2007

    I’d like to nominate the ever-intelligent Tyler Coleman of Dr Vino

  19. Philippe Newlin - January 8, 2007

    I’d like to nominate the ever-intelligent Tyler Coleman of Dr Vino.com

  20. Col. Hogan - January 8, 2007

    I like The Wine Commonsewer as well.
    http://www.winecommonsewer.com

  21. Elsbeth - January 8, 2007

    Vinography
    Good Wine Under $20
    Wine Camp

  22. Kel - January 8, 2007

    Vivi’s Wine Journal
    Spittoon
    Calwineries.com

  23. Bob Moy - January 8, 2007

    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road, http://www.SidewaysWineClub.com.typebad.com/blog

  24. Larian LeQuella - January 9, 2007

    Another cattegory for Winehiker. I suppose I ought to include a link this time:
    http://www.californiawinehikes.com/winehiker/

  25. Ben - January 9, 2007

    Dr. Vino
    http://drvino.blogspot.com

  26. Richard Hren - January 9, 2007

    I would like to nominate the always clever and ever-so-informative Dave Chambers for his well articulated prose at
    Amusing Musings From The Wine Road (www.SidewaysWineClub.Typepad.com/Blog)

  27. Ted Dewald - January 9, 2007

    CorkJester.com. Jennifer Rosen’s writintg would stand alone on any subject but we are lucky that her passion is wine. She is funny, irreverent, and informative. She tickles a wry funny bone and saves me money in the wine jungle.

  28. Megan - January 9, 2007

    Wine Chicks
    Wine Outlook

  29. Cru Master - January 9, 2007

    Jamie Goode and DR. Vino

  30. Stefan - January 9, 2007

    Not sure if it fits all the criteria for nominations, but with regularly updated articles, recommendations, and other fun stuff, I have to nominate Jennifer Rosen’s Cork Jester site at http://www.corkjester.com/. I love her irreverent, zingy – but incredibly accurate and insightful – style of writing!

  31. Andy - January 9, 2007

    My fave:
    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road
    http://www.SidewaysWineClub.typepad.com/blog

  32. Kristin - January 9, 2007

    I, a former Wine Chick, nominate the current Wine Chicks (thewinechicks.com) for kicking some wine writing ass this past year.

  33. Bryan - January 9, 2007

    I agree – it would have to be…
    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road, http://www.SidewaysWineClub.com.typebad.com/blog
    great stuff….as close to a tasty fine wine as you can get in word form.

  34. Dan - January 9, 2007

    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road

  35. Dan - January 9, 2007

    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road

  36. Dand - January 9, 2007

    Amusing Musings From the Wine Road

  37. Jathan - January 9, 2007

    Dr. Vino

  38. Rowshi - January 9, 2007

    I nominate the best of the best:
    http://www.sidewayswineclub.typepad.com/blog/

  39. RP - January 9, 2007

    Love Dave’s writing.
    Check it out:
    http://www.sidewayswineclub.typepad.com/blog/

  40. cindy - January 9, 2007

    I feel like I am there with
    lagramiere.typepad.com

  41. Joe - January 9, 2007

    For writing – La Gramiere
    It’s fresh, informative and personal.

  42. Jameson - January 9, 2007

    Le Wine Blog at http://vouvray.blogspot.com

  43. Kari - January 9, 2007

    Dave at Sideways is witty, informative and always amusing!

  44. Caren - January 9, 2007

    Through the Walla Walla Grape Vine gets my vote
    http://wildwallawallawinewoman.blogspot.com

  45. Amber Thompson - January 9, 2007

    Dave @ Sideways makes me laugh and want to go tasting.

  46. Lee - January 9, 2007

    The best of the best has to be Amusing Musings From the Wine Road. Great humor with knowledgeable information – the best way to learn. Check it out at http://www.sideways wineclub.typepad.com/blog

  47. Dezel - January 9, 2007

    Vine Spot nominates Vinography, Drink the Good Stuff and Lenndevours.

  48. Julie - January 10, 2007

    I’d like to nominate On the Wine Trail in Italy

  49. fz - January 10, 2007

    http://www.SidewaysWineClub.Typepad.com/blog
    best and most informative written with a subtle hint of humor

  50. Richard - January 10, 2007

    I nomonate: fermentation,
    the pour, & vinography

  51. Denise - January 10, 2007

    I nominate tv.winelibrary.com with host Gary Vaynerchuk. The writing is extemporaneous, ripe with style and originality.

  52. leslie - January 10, 2007

    I nominate “The Red Wine Haiku Review”

  53. peter - January 10, 2007

    Agree with Richard on Gary Vaynerchuk on WLTV / winelibrary.com
    Original, down to earth, makes the complex simple, delivers with style and fun

  54. tom merle - January 10, 2007

    Another vote for The Wine Chicks:
    http://thewinechicks.typepad.com/

  55. Neil - January 11, 2007

    Wine Dish Diva http://winediva.wordpress.com/
    Vinography

  56. Phil Reads Neil® - January 11, 2007

    I would like to nominate Neil Drinks Wine® for an award.
    Neil Drinks Myspace
    http://www.myspace.com/neildrinkswine
    Neil Drinks Wine®
    http://neildrinkswine.blogspot.com
    It’s fantastically written and deserves the award.

  57. Kristina - January 11, 2007

    This new blog (just a month or two old) is impressing me with the quality of writing… I guess it’s meant for novices now who want to start learning about wine…
    Smart Like Streetcar

  58. Scott Meermans - January 11, 2007

    Neil Drinks Wine is the best written wine blog out there. It’s funny, irreverent and gets the point across without being boorish.
    http://neildrinkswine.blogspot.com

  59. augieland - January 11, 2007

    The Red Wine Haiku Review

  60. augieland - January 11, 2007

    The Red Wine Haiku Review

  61. stephen di renza - January 11, 2007

    Alice Feiring’s Wine Blog

  62. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

    I would like to nominate:
    East village wine geek
    Vinography

  63. Rusty Gaffney MD - January 11, 2007

    PinotFile

  64. Melissa - January 11, 2007

    I would like to nominate http://www.wineoutlook.com.
    Farley has a great personality that really shines through her writing. She obviously knows her stuff but presents it in a non-intimidating way.

  65. cindy - January 11, 2007

    not sure if wine.woot.com counts, but the writing is unmatched

  66. Charlie Storrie - January 11, 2007

    I would like to nominate The Wine Commonsewer (www.winecommonsewer.com). A tip of the glass to TWC.

  67. Charlie Storrie - January 11, 2007

    I nominate The Wine Commonsewer (www.winecommonsewer). Here’s looking at the bottom of your glass.

  68. lisa - January 11, 2007

    I nominate Dave at sideways. He is hilarious & informative & a talented writer. I always look forward to reading his newletter. He is always adding new products & I love his recipes!

  69. Michael Martella - January 11, 2007

    Farley’s blog’s is my favorite:
    http://www.wineoutlook.com

  70. David - January 11, 2007

    I second (or third or fourth) http://www.wineoutlook.com. I love Farley’s writing.

  71. jerry - January 11, 2007

    Vinography
    Lenndevours

  72. Steve - January 12, 2007

    I would like to nominate the TWC (www.winecommonsewer.com).

  73. Brandon - January 12, 2007

    Genevelyn Steele Swallows is one of the very best (http://genevelynsteeleswallows.blogspot.com/).

  74. Dawn - January 12, 2007

    I’d love to nominate Wine Outlook.
    http://www.wineoutlook.com/
    A wine blog w/ a great mix of definitions, pairings, wine making processes and SO much more, along w/ the treat of original poetry. The anecdotal way the topics are covered makes for comprehensive reading w/ a fun and informative flair!!!

  75. Lisa - January 12, 2007

    The Pour by Eric Asimov.

  76. stephen di renza - January 12, 2007

    another vote for Alice Feiring

  77. Brian Carmen - January 12, 2007

    I nominate neildrinkswine.blogspot.com

  78. Ronald - January 12, 2007

    http://www.cornichon.org has lively writing, covers wine, food and travel subjects.

  79. Dennis Nessinger - January 12, 2007

    One of the best blogs is from The wine Diva.
    I like that she directs topics to which are prudent to the seasons. Secondly her ability to convey a wealth of insight, from her past shows a commitment to wine education.
    http://winediva.wordpress.com/

  80. Dennis Nessinger - January 12, 2007

    One of the best blogs is from The wine Diva.
    I like that she directs topics to which are prudent to the seasons. Secondly her ability to convey a wealth of insight, from her past shows a commitment to wine education.
    http://winediva.wordpress.com/

  81. Alexander - January 12, 2007

    Kyle Phillips’ Italian wine blog:
    http://italianwinereview.blogspot.com/

  82. Christine Blumer - January 12, 2007

    I’m a overall fan of Neil Drinks Wine. His reviews are part action flick, part porn. Very entertaining. And if its not too braggy or inappropriate; I think my own blog has some writing that’s very good, thank you very much. http://winediva.wordpress.com/

  83. Herb Conrad - January 12, 2007

    The Red Wine Haiku Review is unique in its writing. This deserves to be included among the best blogs.

  84. Neil - January 13, 2007

    I forgot to put myself in here too. I’m not shy, baby.
    http://www.neildrinkswine.blogspot.com

  85. Joel - January 13, 2007

    The Red Wine Haiku Review

  86. Alan - January 13, 2007

    I nominate Alice Feiring

  87. Danielle - January 15, 2007

    I would like to nominate Neil Drinks Wine. He is by far the best and most entertaining out there!
    http://neildrinkswine.blogspot.com

  88. Tim Reed - January 15, 2007

    I nominate Genevelyn Steele’s blog http://genevelynsteeleswallows.blogspot.com/

  89. Anmol - January 15, 2007

    I would like to nominate
    http://genevelynsteeleswallows.blogspot.com/
    for the most original writing and out-of-the-world wine descriptors.

  90. Miguel - January 16, 2007

    I nominate Eric Asimov’s The Pour

  91. Cynthia Jean - January 16, 2007

    My Writing Ever. It makes you feel as thoguh you were actually there tasting the wines!!!!!

  92. Cynthia Jean - January 16, 2007

    Best Writing Ever. It makes you feel as though you were actually there tasting the wines!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

  93. wicker - January 16, 2007

    http://www.bighousewine.blogspot.com/

  94. [email protected] - January 16, 2007

    Neildrinkswine.blogspot.com

  95. Jack Dally - January 17, 2007

    Dave Chambers has a wonderful whit and very referancable perspectives in his Amusing Musings From the Wine Road, http://www.SidewaysWineClub.typepad.com/blog

  96. dfredman - January 17, 2007

    Scott Tracy’s Wine Days & Nights
    Portland Food and Drink http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/

  97. cheriwan - January 17, 2007

    I nominate vouvray.blogspot.com
    Seattle has never been better with him at the helm!