09 Grafen Neipperg Muskateller Halbtrocken (Württemberg): Like having a date over a tangy lychee martini, that end with a sweet kiss. $22 B- -> 08 Wish Nouveau Pinot Noir (North Coast): Gr8 concept but this dried cherry & smoked bacon juggling act never really finds its groove $20 C+ -> 09 Finca Lasierpe Garnacha Rosado…
Black Friday Wine Picks (Wine Crush Blog)
Greetings, oh-so-recently-stuffed-to-the-gills gourmands! Rather than hand out badges and ratings this long holiday weekend, I am taking a slightly different angle on the wine recommendations in honor of the most-dreaded of post-holiday excursions: shopping on Black Friday. Today, you can head over to The Wine Crush Blog anytime after 9:30 AM CT and read my…
1WineDudeTV Episode 22: Wine Blogger Welfare (or “What Doesn’t Work In Wine Blog Advertising”)
In the latest Going Pro series installment, I talk about what works (and doesn’t work!) for advertising on wine blogs. Why? Because YOU asked for it! I also engage in some very, very strange dancing behavior which I hope doesn’t offend anyone. (Sorry!). Have a safe & happy Turkey Day, people! Mentioned in this episode:…
Dreaded Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Article (The Secret To Decent Holiday Wine and Food Matches)
I love Autumn (Fall colors & Football!), but I hate at least three things whose approaches are heralded by the falling leaves: Raking those falling leaves Thanksgiving / Holiday food & wine pairings The Dallas Cowboys Since I find numbers one and three above so unpalatable, let’s talk about number two. Holiday wine pairings are…