Archive for the ‘Wine Media’ Category
Has anyone noticed that the solemnity of an important gathering of friends is not marked by the rubbing together of soap then a licking of those soaps? Has anyone noticed that no religion uses wet towels to represent salvation and the diminution of sin? Has anyone noticed that no community gathers strength and identity through the embrace of radishes grown in its vicinity? Has anyone noticed that men don't pursue women through the act of watering and dining them? Isn't…
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…
If anyone wants to know why I've always loved the Internet, all you have to do is look at these three quotes, all published in various places on the Internet yesterday. This medium is always source of great humor and fascination for me. “'The updated information paints a portrait of an effective system that operates in every corner of the country and contributes mightily to the American economy,'said WSWA President and CEO Craig Wolf."The head of the Wine & Spirit…
20 Things Every Wine Lover Should Do 1. Get Friendly with a Great Wine MerchantNot any merchant. A great wine merchant. One who has experience matching wine to palate and one who can recommend wines they personally don't like. Cultivate this friendship. Get to know them on a first name basis. Give them your cell number. Trust them. Most important, get friendly with a great win merchant who is unlikely to skip town for a better gig. You're looking for…
