Archive for the ‘Wine Blogs’ Category
I don't think I've ever seen a wine blog be dismantled with the intention of going away, then come back. But I'm sure happy that Ron Washam, better known as the Hosemaster of Wine, had decided to return to the wine blogosphere. In its first incarnation, what distinguished the Hosemaster of Wine blog was its insightful commentary that resulted from Ron's years in the business, as well as its often biting satirical tone. In addition, Ron posted photos of naked…
In four and one-half years of publishing this wine blog, I've managed to only ban 8 people from ever commenting again. Today I banned that 8th person. It struck me, as I clicked the "ban" button, that perhaps I ought to explain the policy that leads to being banned from commenting at FERMENTATION: The Daily Wine Blog. There is no policy. I'm capricious when it comes to this aspect of publishing my blog. But, I can explain what is likely…
Over the past month or so I've been thinking quite a bit about the "Wine Media". I put that term in quotes for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it occurs to me that the "Wine Media" is today something very different than it was 20 years ago when I first began to pay close attention to it. Another person is paying attention to the "Wine Media" and is investigating a part of it. Tracy…
TIDBITS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE IT'S ABOUT TIME, TISH To me it seems a long time coming since his penchant for wit, excellent writing, his wine journalism background and is general deep knowledge of the wine industry makes him an excellent candidate for blogger status. Long time coming or not, it is very welcome news that W.R. Tish has finally launched a blog: THE WINE SKEWER: Bite Sized Comedy and Commentary from a Recovering Wine Critic. Known to his mother as William…
Here is why Steve Heimoff is a good reporter and a compelling commentator. Today Steve wades into the issue of the theory of American Viticultural Areas and the process by which the TTB approaches the creation of these appellations. In this case, Steve ponders the implications of the TTB rejecting a petition to create a new sub-appellation of the Paso Robles AVA that would have designated the Westside of Highway as "Paso Robles Westside". This is a critical subject because…
