News From Other Wine Blogs
Surprisingly, I’m not the only person on this planet with a sweet wine blog. Here’s a few jems from some other wine obsessed geeks.
WBW #21 Announced: Lenn grabs the reigns on this popular virtual tasting event in May, and joins up with Is My Blog Burning, a popular virtual food event, for the Fabulous Favorites Festival (or F3 as I like to call it). Pair your favorite wine with your favorite food, or experiment with a new dish; it’s up to you. This should be the biggest WBW event yet.
Jon Bonne, wine writer for MSNBC.com and fellow blogger, received an email from Shafer Vineyards informing him of their exodus from the Sangiovese business. Is this because quality is lacking in Cal-Ital wines, or a sign that the almighty dollar always rules?
After a short Hiatus (one I take every weekend since I don’t post) Tom at Fermentation offers a Eulogy for the now defunct Carolyn Tilly’s Ultimate California Wine Blog. Her blog was really well done and she will be missed. Other now defunct wine blogs also include www.culturedwino.com, and www.corktease.com.
Doktor Weingolb gets in on the 2005 Bordeaux media circus, and compares a 2005 Château Roquetaillade La Grange with it’s 2004 counterpart. If you aren’t yet a fan of the Doktors in your face, unpretentious writing style, give this one a read, you will be soon.
Eric Asimov, wine writer for the NYT, discusses ratings and tasting notes. It’s plain to see why this guy has the job he does, he covers all the points in a well written post.
