Archive for the ‘Culture and Wine’ Category
The coarsening of American culture appears to be proceeding on schedule and the wine industry has, in at least one instance, grabbed the reins and is helping drive the bandwagon of debasement. I'm happy to report that the good folks over Grateful Palate have begun importing "Bitch Bubbly", a cheap sparkling wine from Australia. This is the second in the "Bitch" line from winemaker Chris Ringland. It began with "Bitch Grenache". I would not have known about this line extension…
We are highlighting those wine companies that give part of the purchase price back to the community, who you know that by buying their wine you are also helping those that need help. If you know of or are such a wine company, comment in this post and I'll write about you this holiday season.______________________________________________________ Scott Klann presides over the Sierra Foothills gem, Newsome-Harlow. Now with eight harvests under their belt, Newsome Harlow is one of the bright lights of…
We are highlighting those wine companies that give part of the purchase price back to the community, who you know that by buying their wine you are also helping those that need help. If you know of or are such a wine company, comment in this post and I'll write about you this holiday season.________________________________________________________ Mike and Jay founded Dry Creek Valley's VERGE WINE CELLARS with the intent of proving and otherwise promoting the notion that "Syrah is hereby declared…
In early January of this year I predicted that "chances are we will see 10% unemployment in America by the end of 2010." I was right…only it came a little early. Statistics, however precise, don't really tell the story of the Great Recession. What tells the story are all the people you know that lost their jobs, lost clients, lost their homes and otherwise were effected by the economic downturn. Most of the people I know in the wine industry…
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. In addition to providing the opportunity to pull out those "special occasion" wines I tend to look forward to opening, it is also the holiday best suited to my temperment, belief structure and inclinations toward feasting. More importantly, it provides a symbolic pause in life's advance that enables me to formally and publicly give thanks. And there is a great deal for PR Guy and blogger to be thankful for. I'M THANKFUL FOR… …Having people…
