There is, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a time-honored and long-standing tradition that takes place every year. I’m not talking about the February 2nd ritual of watching expectantly to see if Punxsutawney Phil will glimpse his own shadow, heralding six additional weeks of Winter. I’m not talking about the amazing July 4th event that takes…
Month: July 2009
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2009-07-04
07 Siduri Rosella's Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands): Smokey. As in, *real* smokey. Got a brush fire in this glass here! # 06 Goldeneye Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley): Imagine a ripe little strawberry, folded up nice & cozy in a HUGE blanket. A blanket of BOOZE. # 07 Landmark 'Grand Detour' Pinot Noir (Sonoma…
Wine, Sex, and Pinot Noir (Pinot Days Revisited)
Those of you playing along at home last week probably noticed the attempt to hold a Twitter Taste Live event meant to coincide with the culmination of Pinot Days. The idea was to taste four California Pinot Noir wines, and (of course) ‘tweet’ about the experience of tasting them live on twitter and… ah, c’mon,…
Guess What? You’re White! – American Winemaking’s Diversity Crisis
Will a lack of diversity hurt the winemaking industry in the future? Hey wine lovers and winemakers – Let me tell you a little about you. Chances are, you’re white. Or, I should say, chances are you’re not black – especially if you’re a winemaker in the U.S. In fact, if you’re an American winery…