The following is a guest post from Jason Whiteside. Jason was previously a Sommelier & Wine Consultant on the Dutch/French Island of St. Martin, and was the original Wine Director of Cosimo Wine Bar in Malvern, PA. He is part of the Wine Educator staff at ChaddsFord Winery, and holds the Level 3 Advanced Certificate…
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How To Navigate Wine on the Web (3 ways to Keep Up With Wine Online & Still Stay Sane)
(images: epicurious.blogs.com, i.ivillage.com, chungkiddo.blogspot.com) In a recent post on her blog, the venerable Dr. Debs wrote about a recent survey commissioned by Constellation Wine Brands (a big, big conglomerate that own dozens of wineries, including Mondavi). The study concluded that more and more wine consumers are overly confused when it comes to what wine they…
Wine Appreciation and Alcohol Abuse: How to Avoid Personal Disaster
(images: brainboomer.com, jamieq.blogspot.com) I work in two professions – Wine Consulting and Playing Rock Music – that pretty much guarantee that I am in close proximity to alcohol (and its potential abuse) a good portion of the time. I love to drink. Specifically, I love to savor excellent wine (and beer), and admire the nuances,…
How to Pass the CSW Exam: More Advice from the 1WineDude
Dude’s been dabbling in the art of interpreting website traffic results, and noticed in the process that lots of folks are finding the 1WineDude blog while searching for advice on the CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine) exam. Well, Dude has passed this exam and he is here to help! I’ve written before on this topic,…