Archive for the ‘Wine News’ Category
There is always more to say…. Appellation America Goes Subscription BasedAs promised earlier and as reported here, on-line wine magazine Appellation America has now officially gone over to a subscription access model. The groundbreaking literary advocate of terroir-based thinking about wine is charging $49.95 per year for complete access to their original articles, their database of wineries, varieties and appellations and their tasting notes. The move seems a test of whether hard core wine lovers and the wine industry is…
I've been following direct shipment litigation now for well over a decade. At first I read briefs and decisions issued in the various cases across the country because clients of mine were helping push the issue forward. Reading not only legal briefs but also decisions and analyses of court decisions means learning another language if you are not a lawyer. And I am decided not a lawyer. Still, it's actually been something of a great intellectual pleasure for me to…
The best source of independent, web-only wine writing will no longer be free beginning July 6th. That's right, Appellation America recently and quietly announced it would be transitioning to a subscription format on that date. Though this move will significantly reduce its readership, it undoubtedly will have a much more active and dedicated readership and one that demonstrates real appreciation for outstanding content. And yet the bottom line is that the work of Appellation America, including its features, tastings and…
I understand federalism, that political philosophy in which power is divided between a national and state governments. It's the concept that helps keep local communities in control of what are usually deemed local matters. I support it too. It should be noted, however, that it is federalism that allows purely religious concepts and ideas to become embedded in local policy making and law. In Georgia there is a bill moving through the legislature that would allow local communities to vote…
In case anyone is wondering, THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE. The topic of journalists and reporters issuing corrections isn't often discussed. Generally, these kinds of discussions take place via email or on page 20. So, it was with great pleasure that I saw one of America's best wine reporters come out with a straight up correction and make it nice and visible too. In This Story, Lew Perdue of Wine Industry Insight made his correction regarding a story he posted…
