Monthly Archives: January 2011
Oenophobia–The Worst Phobia Known to Man!
January 31, 2011Oenophobia is an intense fear or hatred of wine. Supposedly, people who suffer from this phobia often do so because of the complexity that involves choosing and drinking wine. Oenophobia is also referred to as a type of social anxiety … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | 10 Comments //Walgreens Launches New Wine Brand for American Heart Month
January 31, 2011Walgreens is set to launch a new private label wine in the next few weeks. Colby Red is a California blend of Cabernet, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Petite Sirah and will retail for $12.99. The wine is dedicated to … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a comment //Riondo Prosecco NV
January 28, 2011Grape Prosecco di Valdobbiadene [Val-do-bi-ad-en-ay] Facts Prosecco is made using a much simpler method than true Champagne. Instead of fermenting in the bottle (as Champagne is), Prosecco grapes are fermented in large stainless steel vats. There are a … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Leave a comment //The World Wide Wine Network
January 28, 2011I’m very happy to say my blog is now being syndicated on the World Wide Wine Network! The network acts as a classified space for over 16,000 wine professionals, and is owned and operated by fellow wine blogger Richard Randall. … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a comment //The Bottoms Up Doorbell
January 27, 2011Just when you thought you had everything! Some GENIUS comes along and invents a wine glass doorbell!!! The "Bottoms Up" doorbell uses the sound from two crystal wineglasses, hanging upside down on either side of a miniature hammer, triggered by … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Leave a comment //Pilates For People Who Love Wine
January 27, 2011 Posted in Funny | Leave a comment //Here’s Something I Think You Might Appreciate…
January 25, 2011I was hosting a private wine tasting tonight and stumbled across a couple of interesting bottles in the host’s cellar. Kind of blew my mind when I saw them!
Posted in News | Leave a comment //Top 10 Mistakes Wineries (and Other Businesses) Make on Facebook–Part 2
January 25, 2011Continuing on from my post yesterday, these are my top 5 mistakes wineries (and other businesses) make on Facebook. 5. Not Embracing the Human Element As the Internet is evolving, it is becoming inherently more human. You can’t … Continue reading
Posted in News | 3 Comments //Top 10 Mistakes Wineries (and Other Businesses) Make on Facebook – Part 1
January 24, 2011This is a post that I have been wanting to write for quite some time, but am only just now getting round to it. First of all I wanted to use real examples to illustrate each point, and I knew … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Facebook, Social Media | 9 Comments //Champagne Terms – You Need to be Drunk to Understand Them…
January 22, 2011It’s no secret that all the different terms used to describe the production, style and quality is mind-numbing! Here’s my guide to just about every term imaginable that you will ever find on a Champagne label. Champagne / Sparkling … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Leave a comment //Is Wine the Same as Pot or Cigarettes?
January 21, 2011This caught my attention… It really concerns me that it’s being taught in schools that wine is the same as illegal drugs and cigarettes. My opinion has always been that if kids are educated (both in schools and at home) … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a comment //Wente Wine Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
January 20, 2011Ruth’s Chris are very excited to have Bobby Goodman along with Philip Wente with Wente Vineyards presenting at their January Wine Dinner. Founded 128 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. They’ve put together a … Continue reading
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