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I remember being very, very new to the wine industry. Fresh with a graduate degree and recently hired at a wine PR firm in Santa Rosa called Gracelyn Associates, I knew just enough about wine to get myself in trouble. And of course I did just that. One of the best places for the wine neophyte to get in trouble is at a large walkaround tasting. That's where I chose to embarrass myself; at my first, large, walk-around wine tasting….
Gary Vaynerchuk is coming to Napa Valley. I'm not sure this is news. He's been in Napa Valley before. This time however he is coming to promote his latest book, "CRUSH IT: Why Now is the Time To Cash In On Your Passion." Where: V. Sattui Winery, Saint Helena, Napa Valley, CAWhen: Saturday, October 24When: 11am to 1pmWho: Open to the PublicPrice: Free I don't often mention events on this blog, but I make the exception in the case of…
It's important for me to note that I endorse THIS in no way. THIS only minimizes the serious nature of wine and wine drinking. In fact, THIS purports to be humor, but in reality THIS is just another blow to the industry when the industry needs nothing like THIS. Is THIS really what people want to read? Only a few years ago THIS sort of thing would never fly. THIS would have been condemned. THIS really is harmful to a…
At most large wine events such as World of Pinot Noir, organizers eventually get around to gathering all the guests in a large room for a "gala" dinner. It's sort of a group culinary hug. I like these kinds of dinners. But what I like most about them is the moment when I arrive at my assigned table and find out who will be my nine other dinner companions. Unless one has forked out a large sum to buy up…
