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,…
Wine Communism: U.S. State’s Non-Compliance to Wine Shipping Laws
Here’s a little quiz for all of you out there in wine-land. What do you call a government that: Limits the choices of products available to its citizens by offering them only via government-run monopoly that has no incentive to provide competitive prices, good customer service, or expanded selection; Charges its citizens a premium for…
A Not-So-Modest Chateau
Not too long ago (June of 2007, I believe), in what is probably the coolest take on Blogosphere wine reviews since the inception of Wine Blogging Wednesday, Chateau Petrogasm was born. If you’re at all interested in the visual arts, have even a small semblance of a sense of humor, and enjoy imaginative takes on…
In the Blogosphere: How Wine Sulfite Regulations Impact Winemakers
The wine sulfites battle rages on. Some of you will recall that the Dude has been commenting on the topics of sulfites in wine, as well as biodynamic and organic wines. Jason Haas over at Tablas Creek Vineyard has posted a great article on how the widely misunderstood fear of wine sulfite allergies (& “wine…