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Article: Where Do Points Come From?

Joe Roberts, aka 1WineDude, asked a question today in his friendly “Hey, what about...

Also labeled: Blogging, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Personalities, Wine Reference, Wine Reviews

Article: Harvest 2011 in Paso Robles and Freshly-Picked Roussanne at Tablas Creek Vineyards

I have just spent three days visiting with wineries in Paso Robles. The weather was great with cool mornings and warm, occasionally hot, days under a clear blue sky. Harvest...

Also labeled: Grenache, Paso Robles wineries, Rhone varietals, Viticulture, White Wine, Wine Trends

Article: Video Highlights of the Jancis Robinson Keynote - 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference

Jancis Robinson delivered the keynote address...

Also labeled: Blogging, Interview, Social Media, Technology, Video, Wine Personalities, Wine Trends

Article: Wine Bloggers in Action at the North American Wine Bloggers Conference

I'll provide my thoughts on the 2011 North American Wine Bloggers Conference in a separate article soon, as well as separate articles on my perceptions of the Virginia...

Also labeled: Blogging, Cabernet Franc, Social Media, Wine Personalities, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism

Article: 6 Excellent Reasons to Decant a White Wine

Decanting a red wine is almost automatic for some people. If it’s a young wine — and not something light such as Pinot Noir or Gamay — SPLASH, into a decanter it goes. And most people...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Napa Valley wineries, Riesling, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reference, Wine Service

Article: Blind Tasting 11 Vintages of Ridge Monte Bello

Hello. My name is Fred Swan. On June 17 I drank wine out of paper bags. A lot of wine. And I would do it again.

Also labeled: Blogging, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Red Wine, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, Wine Reviews, Wine Tasting Events

Article: What is the Value of a Wine?

Value is important. We all want to get a good deal on things we buy. We don’t want to feel we’ve overspent by a few dollars, let alone experience the disappointment of paying way too much for...

Also labeled: Lifestyle, Value, Wine Reviews