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  Thursday March 11 2010

> Thunder Show Exclusive: Release of The Show Malbec by the 3 Thieves-Part 2-Episode #830   [ Wine Library TV ]

Gary and the 3 Thieves taste The Show Malbec and speak more about the wine business. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Wines tasted in this episode: 2009 The Show Malbec Links mentioned in todays episode. Poster Link var SPRING_OPTIONS = { ...
  Wednesday March 10 2010

> Chile earthquake report #2: Colchagua badly hit   [ BKWine Brief Blog ]

Many areas in Chile were very badly hit by the quake. New reports say e.g. that one of Chile’s biggest cities, Concepcion, was moved three meters to the east by the earthquake. Colchagua is one of the wine regions that were badly hit by the quake. Here is a report we’ve had from Andrea Ilabaca ...

> Chile earthquake report #1: things are slowly getting back to “normal”   [ BKWine Brief Blog ]

This is information on the situation in Chilean vineyards from Helen Albano of Brandabout SA, www.brandabout.cl, a marketing and promotion organization for Chilean wines:“Last week was a very eventful week in which information surrounding the real situation in the effected regions and the ...

> Welcome to the BKWine Brief nr 80, march 2010   [ BKWine Brief Blog ]

New issue of the BKWine Brief out. Here's the intro:It has been an eventful few weeks lately. Most dramatic, and tragic, is the earth quake in Chile. It has cased much damage in the wine districts even if it may be less catastrophic in most wine regions than what was initially feared. In this Brief ...

> Anheuser Busch Gets Taste of Wholesaler Protection System   [ Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog ]

A decision in Illinois today by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission delivered proof of what so many of us have come to understand as the truth: the Three tier system has evolved into the "Wholesaler Protection System" while the various...

> Olly Smith's Drink Tank   [ [Spittoon] Full Postings ]

Channelflip Media, a London-based production company specialising in making three minute video shorties has released a "a light-hearted, funny wine show, called Olly Smith's Drink Tank"; the latest episode is entitled "Zinging Whites". I just watched it with the sound off - simply hilarious! I ...

> The Sonoma Cocktail Crawl   [ Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog ]

It may come as a surprise to many of you, but if you come to the town of Sonoma there is no law against getting a cocktail instead of a glass of wine. In fact, lo and behold, there are...
  Tuesday March 09 2010

> Thunder Show Exclusive: Release of The Show Malbec by the 3 Thieves- Part 1 – Episode #829   [ Wine Library TV ]

Joel Gott, Charles Bieler, and Roger Scommegna sit down with Gary for a special release of The Show Malbec on Wine Library TV. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Comments on this episode(245) Post a comment › “What's going on here. I'd like to see ...

> Wine and the Clarion Call of "KIDS"!   [ Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog ]

Many of us have watched opponents of direct shipping cynically use the clarion call of "KIDS, BUT THE KIDS!" for years in their attempt to prevent the shipment of wines across state lines and directly to the homes of consumers....

> Ode to Burgundy   [ The Pour ]

As some of you may have guessed from my column this week in the newspaper, I love Burgundy. I love to drink it, think about it, talk about it and write about it.

> The Big Portuguese Tasting with Oz Clarke   [ [Spittoon] Full Postings ]

A mamouth "wine tasting with a difference" s being organised for the 12th April - The Big Portuguese Tasting. You can participate from the comfort of your armchair (as I'm likely to do, perhaps with a gathering of friends) or you can go to Lords Cricket Ground, John Lewis in Oxford Street or ...

> Clos-Roche-Blanche Cellar Tasting   [ Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France ]

Cellar entrance at Clos Roche BlanceMareuil, Touraine (Loire) The rain outside left these droplets on my lens, making this picture of the underground gallery look even better with this beautiful spider-web effect. When I set a foot in the entrance...

> Disgusted to put it in your mouth?   [ Wine Pictures from BKWine ]

Noble rot grapes. Semillon. Chateau Nairac, Barsac, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France - Noble rot or botrytis cinerea, stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine. THIS IS ONLY A SELECTION OF SAMPLES. Use the image SEARCH function to find more relevant photos. Noble rot is what makes some ...

> Women, Wine, Weight, News and Commerce   [ Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog ]

"CHEERS LADIES—A DRINK A DAY MAY KEEP THE WEIGHT AWAY"—ABC News "MODERATE DRINKERS GAINED LESS WEIGHT THAN ABSTAINERS—Boston.com "RED WINE LESSONS OBESITY RISK IN WOMEN—Oneindia STUDY: WOMEN WHO DRINK MODERATELY TEND TO GAIN LESS WEIGHT IN MIDDLE AGE—LA Times WOMEN...

> Prizes to wine bloggers   [ BKWine Brief Blog ]

The wine show Salon des Vins de la Loire gives since a few years (or is this the first time?) prizes to the best wine blogs. It is French speaking wine blogs (albeit not purely French blogs as the prize list will show) but it can be interesting to look at as inspiration even if you are not very ...

> Riedel – What’s in Your Cabinet?   [ GrapeRadio – Wine Talk Show ]

Each year, Hospice du Rhône produces an exciting three-day wine event that is regarded as the single most educational and enjoyable gathering of international Rhône wine producers and enthusiasts. Attendees are treated to four in-depth wine seminars, a well as wine tastings and some great meals. ...
  Monday March 08 2010

> 2007 Loire Valley Chenin Blanc Tasting – Episode #828   [ Wine Library TV ]

Gary tastes 2 wines, a Vouvray and a Montlouis, made from the interesting and versatile Chenin Blanc grape. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Comments on this episode(302) Post a comment › “Gary… dude… hush! Vouvray and other Loire Chenin is an ...

> BKWine TV: [E] Jon Bowen at Domaine Sainte Croix   [ BKWine Brief Blog ]

http://www.bkwine.com/wine_tours/wine_tours.htm --- Jon and Elizabeth Bowen make wine at the Domaine Sainte Croix in the Languedoc region in the south of France. They are in the sub-region called Corbieres (or Haut Corbieres), not very far from Spain. Theyre near Narbonne and Perpignan. They ...

> Memorial tasting tonight, winemaker events the next two nights at busy Cuvee   [ Uncorked ]

Cuvee Wine Bar, 4457 Ohio 725 in Bellbrook, has three consecutive nights of special events, beginning tonight, Monday March 7, with a tasting to remember co-owner Jessica Paringer, who passed away one year ago due to complications of cystic fibrosis....

> Wine and Testimony   [ Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog ]

Testifying in front of a government body is frustrating, for a number of reasons. The primary source of frustration, however, is the inability to stand up in the midst of of a hearing and shout, "Bullshit!" It's not so much...

> Ripped off?   [ Wine Pictures from BKWine ]

Stems left on the vine after mechanical harvest. Chateau des Vigiers, Monestier, Bergerac, France - Vineyard: mechanical wine harvest stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine. Use the image SEARCH function to find more relevant photos. A winegrower can either harvest manually with ...
  Sunday March 07 2010

> La Cuisine for the Wine Savvy   [ [Spittoon] Full Postings ]

La Cuisine For the Wine Savvy: A Guest Post by Douglas Blyde: With 25 to his name, the world's most Michelin starred chef, Joël Robuchon announced a culinary collaboration with 'true friend' and fellow super savvy businessman, Bernard Magrez, Wednesday. The venue: London's installment of his 'La ...

> Babies   [ Wine Pictures from BKWine ]

Vine nursery with newly grafted plants. Touraine, Loire, France - Vine nursery, stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine. THIS IS ONLY A SELECTION OF SAMPLES. Use the image SEARCH function to find more relevant photos. Virtually all vines come from a vine nursery today. Vine ...
  Saturday March 06 2010

> Of general interest? (Rivesaltes)   [ Wine Pictures from BKWine ]

Village square with woman walking dogs and Marechal (general) Joffre statue. Rivesaltes town, Roussillon, France - Rivesaltes, Roussillon, stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine. THIS IS ONLY A SELECTION OF SAMPLES. Use the image SEARCH function to find more relevant ...
  Friday March 05 2010

> Cincy WineFest AND our very own Dayton-area wine tastings   [ Uncorked ]

Local tastings, oh heck yeah, we’ve got ‘em, thanks to a Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles them, but there’s also this little matter of a tasting down south next weekend … The 20th Annual Cincinnati International Wine Festival will be...
  Thursday March 04 2010

> California Thunder- Serious Cabernet and Pinot Noir Tasting – Epiosode #827   [ Wine Library TV ]

Gary picked out three iconic wines from California with big scores and put them to the test. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Comments on this episode(370) Post a comment › “Went on a mission to find some of the Crocker And Starr 2005 and ...
  Wednesday March 03 2010

> Who Called The Cops? – Epsiode #826   [ Wine Library TV ]

Gary sits down with a long time Vayniac, Chris the Cop, who has a big passion for wine. Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Comments on this episode(229) Post a comment › “Chris…you da man. You gave the cops a good name for sure. Plus, yo…” ...

> Caviste Tasting   [ Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France ]

Alexandre Bain (right) answering questionsParis, La-Contre-Etiquette wine shop Many cavistes in Paris routinely organize tastings with vignerons in their wine shop. Tipped by their newsletter you can go taste (for free or for a fee) the wines of some of...

> Dayton beer event to spotlight food   [ Uncorked ]

My colleague Katie Wedell has written a story entitled “A fine food feast awaits beer lovers at winter tasting festival” about the 2nd Annual AleFeast to be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 6, at the...
  Tuesday March 02 2010

> A Non-Action Approach to Wine Making   [ The Pour ]

A profile on Paul Draper, the chief executive and winemaker at Ridge Vineyards, and his approach to wine making.

> Miami Valley School to auction 'Instant Wine Cellar'   [ Uncorked ]

The Miami Valley School is holding its annual fund-raising auction at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at the school, 5151 Denise Drive, and one of its live auction lots is what the MVS folks are calling an “Instant Wine...

> Chilean Wine Industry Damaged by Quake   [ The Pour ]

Many facilities in the Chilean wine industry were damaged by the earthquake, though specifics were hard to come by as wineries were still assessing the aftermath.
  Sunday February 28 2010

> Bordeaux 2009 according to Bill Blatch (and Mouton 1997 briefly revisited)   [ Bordoverview Blog ]

Bordeaux insider and well-known négociant Bill Blatch (Vintex) has released his detailed view on the much talked-about Bordeaux 2009 vintage. Also, Blatch has recently launched a blog, Bordeaux Gold, and there you can request his "Vintage Report".Needless to say, the name of the blog refers to the ...

> Liefmans Fruit Beer   [ [Spittoon] Full Postings ]

A rich chocolate dessert is required. What I should have done is pick up a selection of top quality chocolate from the deli, plucked a half dozen free-range eggs from Highlands Farm and replenished the tin with local flour for the pastry. But I couldn't be arsed. Instead a Seriously Chocolatey ...
  Friday February 26 2010

> Wine Pairing Story (20)   [ Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France ]

setting off a home-made affinageDo-it-yourself cheese affinage in the Loire This story begins by sad news : the farmer to whom I used to buy 5-month-old goat cheese (see story) on the market in Saint-Aignan is gone. She passed away...

> Wickedly good wine tastings   [ Uncorked ]

Raise a glass to Broadway — or the toast of your choice — this weekend and beyond after perusing this meticulously crafted and amazing list of wine tastings, dinners and other events that comes to Uncorked via a Dayton-based listserv...

> Re-branding a well established wine brand   [ Wine Brands ]

News were heard lately on various forums that the famous Château Laville Haut-Brion, the white wine of Château La Mission Haut-Brion, would be renamed Château La Mission Haut-Brion blanc (white). Some thought it was a good idea, making it clear that Laville was the white wine of La Mission ...
  Thursday February 25 2010

> Google Analytics: The Missing Manual   [ The Winery Web Site Report ]

I don't care whether you use Google Analytics or not. If you do, however, you should bookmark this page: Google Analytics: The Missing Manual. Then start working your way through it. What a terrific resource (and it's free)! PS -...
  Wednesday February 24 2010

> The Argument for Boxed Wine   [ The Pour ]

The perception that boxed wine is poor quality might be changing.

> Herbicides Diggings   [ Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France ]

A farmer spraying herbicides in 1969 (cover page)Winter. Cold outside. Good time to stay indoors and dig into material for a potential post, listening to Internet radio, say KEXP Seattle, a long-, longtime favorite with great music and DJs like...
  Tuesday February 23 2010

> It's All About the Money...   [ [Spittoon] Full Postings ]

Three items of note and certainly link-worthy: My very good friend Jeanne is organising H2Ope for Haiti, an online raffle to raise funds for Concern Worldwide's relief effort in Haiti. She writes that she has selected "Concern Worldwide because of its long track record and quick response after ...

> A Woman’s Touch: A Conversation with Theresa Heredia of Freestone Vineyards   [ GrapeRadio – Wine Talk Show ]

The California Pinot Noirs that tend to draw the attention of the critics and enthusiasts are ones that are single vineyard bottlings that stick their chest out and claim to be terroir-driven. In truth, the wines are often highly extracted, high in alcohol, generously oaked, and darkly colored, so ...
  Monday February 22 2010

> Tasting Belgian Golden Ales   [ The Pour ]

A panel tastes a buffet of Belgian-style golden ales.

> How Much Should A Winery Web Site Cost?   [ The Winery Web Site Report ]

Design Vineyard isn't afraid to tell you. This rather-straightforward practice got noticed by 37signals, which they termed "refreshing." If you follow that link and read the comments, you'll see that not all designers felt the same way: While it’s admirable...

> Is blogging "the attention-seeking barking of lonely poodles"?   [ Wine Brands ]

Is this assertion of Ron Washam a wake up call for wine bloggers? What is the purpose of wine blogging? What is the real influence or importance of bloggers in the wine industry - in comparison with micro-blogging on Twitter or talking on Facebook?There are many types of wine blogs: blogs from ...
  Friday February 19 2010

> How Mouton Rothschild found me   [ Bordoverview Blog ]

Dwayne Perreault - Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the world’s most prized wines and this is reflected in its price which, depending on the vintage, can easily run into hundreds or even thousands of euros per bottle. To put it simply, it’s a bit out of my price range. The best I could hope ...
  Thursday February 18 2010

> This Is Your Flash-Based Site On iPhone   [ The Winery Web Site Report ]

Funny, in a sad sort of way: A conversation I have every month or so Let's say I'm out in the county on a Sunday tasting wines, iPhone in my pocket. Your winery has a Flash-based site, another one doesn't....
  Wednesday February 17 2010

> 10 Things Every Winery Web Site Must Include   [ The Winery Web Site Report ]

I wish I'd written it: 10 Things Every Winery Web Site Must Include.None of these things are revolutionary, expensive, or otherwise difficult. Most wineries have this information readily available; it is just a matter of publishing it to their website....
  Tuesday February 16 2010

> Mobile Apps from all over   [ Wine Brands ]

You know a technology is successful when you start seeing it all over the place. Most of my favorite French wine and food or lifestyle magazines now have an iPhone app, making searching for a recipe or a match with a wine a lot easier.It happened that one of the most respected and widely read wine ...

> The Wines of Shea Wine Cellars – A Tasting Review   [ GrapeRadio – Wine Talk Show ]

It should come as no surprise that one of our favorite things to do is taste wine. Well, Grape Radio’s Rusty Gaffney (aka, The Prince of Pinot) invited us to take part in a tasting of wines from Oregon’s Shea Vineyard – specifically, the wines made by Shea Wine Cellars from Estate fruit. ...

 

 

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Blogs: an alternative to traditional media..

 

Within the last few years millions of Blogs on thousands of different topics have prospered throughout the Web creating very valuable tools of information. Blogs are now considered as a complementary approach and in some cases as an alternative to traditional media networks. With the "blog" phenomenon we are faced to the reappropriation of the Web by surfers who are all together producing and consuming the information. 

Several bloggers actually show unquestionable creative talent. Many of them are highly experts in their field and the relevance of their writings would not be denied by any professionals.

This is why Winemega.com wants to make a first review of the most significant wine blogs. As the bloggers' universe is in constant evolution, this heading of will continue to grow in time.

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