Feb 3, 2014
There are a number of different types of poker games. Stud, Texas Hold’em, Omaha, etc. In the end, most poker games are the same. The person that shows down the best combination of cards after the betting is done or is the last person in the hand with cards wins. But its not really the the variations in play between Stud, Texas Hold’em, Omaha or the rest of the poker games that sets them apart from each other. What sets…
Jan 30, 2014
As a parent-to-be (only four months left!) I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to muster some sort of serious indignation upon hearing that Jelly Belly, that iconic candy company, has just released a new BEER flavored jelly bean. I’m supposed to be appalled that Jelly Belly is making it even harder for parents to raise their children right by making alcohol seem glamorous (or at least making alcohol seem sweet and harmless). The fact is, I am appalled by this turn…
Jan 16, 2014
It’s not often you have a chance to grant someone’s wish. So, you need to take every opportunity and that’s what I’m doing today. Over at WineSearcher.com (which has transformed itself into an amazingly good source of wine commentary and news) Tim Atkins, MW has issued his Wine Wish List for 2014. I can’t take him to task on any of the wishes. However, I can grant him his Wish #6: “There will be a change in emphasis by wine…
Jan 10, 2014
WHEN VINTNERS TRAVEL—TIPS FOR GETTING IT RIGHT By Julie Ann Kodmur You’re marketing your wine as best you can. Your tasting room and winery are the best possible showcase for your brand. You fuss over your website. You worry about social media channels. You’ve sampled lots of wine writers. You’ve invited local writers to come see you at your winery. You spend a lot of time creating just the perfect eblast to go out to your consumer mailing list. You…
Dec 26, 2013
Every year certain wine-related stories provide particularly interesting distractions, implications and impact. This year was no different, though I’d argue that the number of really big stories declined this year. Nevertheless, I offer the following as my most interesting wine stories of 2013. I invite you all to leave your comments letting me and other readers know your reaction to these stories as well as your own most interesting stories of 2013. 1. The Counterfeit Wine Trial The Story: Man…