Today's Featured Blog Postings for Saturday, July 4th
Each day our editors monitor 50 wine industry blogs and select the most relevant, recent postings.
A summary of each posting with a link to the blog is listed below.
Think Wine Marketing Swimming the Grocery ChannelJuly 2ndI'd been listening for more than a hour , taking notes, watching for signs or cues that my client wanted more than a confirmation that the strategic business model conceived more than 7 years ago was still viable in this new, emerging economy. Sometimes it's just best to let someone talk and talk..
LENNDEVOURS Q&A: Josh Wig, General Manager, Lamoreaux Landing Wine CellarsJuly 2ndI've been writing about Finger Lakes wines for a few years now, but until maybe a year or so ago, I didn't really know very many of the players. A few winemakers here. A few winery owners there. Maybe some marketing folks. But one day, I was looking on Lamoreaux Landing's website for some information about them and I noticed "Josh Wig - General Manager" and thought to myself "Hey, I went to college with a Josh Wig. We were even in the same department (biology) but it can't be him, can it?"
ShipCompliant Add Two to the List of Open States, and Many More UpdatesJuly 2ndTennessee, Kansas Open For Direct Shipping Both Kansas and Tennessee open for direct shipping - the first two states to open in almost three years. These are the first states to change from Prohibited to Limited since Vermont in late 2006.
Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division Findings Point toJuly 2ndThroughout the Silicon Valley Bank report, written by Rob McMillan, founder of the wine division, are references back to the Jerry Maguire film, all leading to "Show me the money!"
Well, that's what we're all needing right now…
Steve Heimoff R.I.P. AgostonJuly 2ndHe was "the father of California wine," and July 6 is the 140th anniversary of Agoston Haraszthy's untimely demise.
On the Wine Trail in Italy Lament for an Old GiantJuly 2ndIt seems like everyday we get another headline announcing the passing of someone who was part of the larger American family. I have been thinking about this iconic Tuscan wine, one that grew up with America.
Jamie Goode's Wine Blog Burgundy (3): Clos du TartJuly 2ndMy final day in Burgundy was a brief one: just time for one appointment before heading back to Dijon for the train.
But what an appointment! It was at Burgundy's largest Grand Cru Monopole, Clos du Tart.
One of the most valuable aspects of being a wine lover is the lessons wine imparts, mostly with subtlety, sometimes with blunt force, always valuable - a Zen master or Buddhist monk-like giver of insight into the world around us.
Constellation continued to focus on streamlining its business in Q1 of fiscal 2010, or the three months ended May 31, while the company also experienced adverse effects from the economy and reduced inventory.
Wino Sapien RK by Giaconda Shiraz 2008July 2ndIt's an interesting exercise, tapping some of Australia's leading boutique producers for an exclusive line of wines.
Artisan Family of Wines Wine And The Refrigerator: Serving Temperatures (Part 1)July 2ndWas out with some friends for dinner Friday night, and we opened a number of wines and generally had a good time. But the evening reminded me, for the zillionth time, how important a wine's serving temperature is.
Good Wines Under $20 Old World/New World: Comparing 2003 CabernetsJuly 2ndThe summer puts me within arms' reach of my wine cellar--a long windowseat in a house in the woods that that never goes above 60 degrees. (you can see the tell-all pictures here) Every wine bottle I unearth has some history attached to it--where I bought it, when, why--and it feels like greeting an old friend to see them again.
Joe's Wine 1990 Montus Cuvee Prestige (Magnum)July 2ndAbout two years ago the SAQ received a special order of older vintage, large format bottles from Montus and Bouscasse. Old Madiran from M. Alain Brumont? Surely there would be a lineup for such a treasure!
Lafond / Santa Barbara Winery (Wine & Vineyards) 4th of July Wine PairingsJuly 2ndWine is a great accompaniment to your Fourth of July Barbeques, and summer heat calls for wines on the lighter side to keep your temperature down.
BLOGSCHU Kitchen DiplomacyJuly 2ndLast Sunday, I was inspired to cook a Persian dinner.
I've lost touch with an old friend of mine (seriously Mitra, get on FB already), and I have been thinking of her a lot lately, not only because of events in her parents' native Iran, but also remembering her giant Michael Jackson poster and our hilarious attempts to learn the steps from the Thriller video.
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