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Integrity—Bloodied and Scarred
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
I tend to talk a loud game here at Fermentation about the corruption that surrounds the politics of wine distribution. I tend to accuse politicians of being in some peoples pockets on the issue of the three tier system. But rarely do I have the opportunity to point my readers to an example of integrity so obviously ...3 days ago -
Who’s Who in Portugal - Decante wins Best Distributor!
Cortes de Cima —
Authority: 116
Congratulations! Our distributor Decante Vinhos has been elected by Meininger’s Wine Business Intl. in their Who’s Who column as the ‘Best Distributor’ in Portugal! “ With their young and fresh attitude to the market, towards both retailers as well as the HoReCa sector, they are the best distributors ...4 days ago -
Can I Beg A Dose of Common Sense?
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
The American legal system really is a mess. Whether its the reluctance of the two parties in congress to address nominees for various federal courts or the constant tort claims, it seems that justice comes at an obscenely slow pace. One of the reasons, however, that justice is often very slow in coming is due to ...5 days ago -
No Cooking Skills Required, Chaource on Toasted Baguette, Berries and Rose Champage
Serge the Concierge —
Authority: 136
Oh! I forgot to mention balsamic vinegar. A French Online Store, Brittle - Champagne & Sparkling Wines (on their Facebook page, in French) shares interesting events as well as Recipes of the Week. Their latest Recette (recipe) is Toasts au Chaource et Framboise (October 30, pictured below) which I am ...6 days ago -
A Collision of Wine, Politics and Commerce—How You Can Help
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
AND NOW A VERY SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR, URGING WINE LOVERS WHO CARE ABOUT FAIR TRADE, THEIR RIGHTS AND THE FREE MARKET TO GET INVOLVED ------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release: November 9, 2009 Politics, Wine and Fair Trade Collide at Online Wine ...6 days ago -
Fraud & Terroir
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
With the report out of Oregon late last month that the Geological Society of America poo pooed the notion that the "Minerally" taste in a wine has anything to do with the minerals in the soils that the wines grapes were grown, we are once again reminded that the notion of "Terroir" may just be the a fraudulent, if not ...1 week ago -
The Wheels Fell Off The Wagon in Saint Helena
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
The city of Saint Helena in the middle of Napa Valley wants to prohibit tasting rooms in its city limits from tasting and selling any wines that do not carry the "Napa Valley" appellation or a Napa Valley sub-appellation on the label. What I cant figure out is why the Saint Helena City Council doesnt just go all ...2 weeks ago -
Why Are Americas Wine Wholesalers Giggling?
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
“We have a system set up in this country for distribution (of wine) that isdesigned to create accountability and responsibility. Amazon to theircredit tried to abide by the laws that created accountability. Whenthey found out they were unable to do so in a cost effective way, thenthey had to at some point bail out. ...2 weeks ago -
Amazon Pauses Wine Program
Acan Media —
Authority: 92
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything here so I thought I would start back with a big story that broke last Friday. As you have no doubt seen elsewhere , Amazon has put their wine program on hold. While I’m disappointed with this turn of events, I’m not that surprised given the state of the economy ...2 weeks ago -
Amazon and the Three Tier System of Wine Distribution
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
When a company of the size, power, influence and lawyering capacity of Amazon.com cant figure out how to get into the wine business , you have to ask yourself, whats wrong with the wine business? Let me tell you whats wrong: Its the death grip that is the Three Tier System. Its one thing to have each and every ...3 weeks ago -
Foster’s forms Joint Venture to get rid of smaller wine brands
Downunderwines.net —
Authority: 118
If you can’t sell them, you have to find a different solution. And this is what Australian beer and wine giant Foster’s has just done with the smaller end of its wine business. Fosters Headoffice in Melbourne David Dearie, Managing Director, Wine Australia and New Zealand today announced Foster’s ...3 weeks ago -
How Not To Do A Walkaround Wine Tasting
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
I remember being very, very new to the wine industry. Fresh with a graduate degree and recently hired at a wine PR firm in Santa Rosa called Gracelyn Associates, I knew just enough about wine to get myself in trouble. And of course I did just that. One of the best places for the wine neophyte to get in trouble is at ...3 weeks ago -
Gary Vaynerchuk and The Cult of Passion
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
Gary Vaynerchuk is coming to Napa Valley. Im not sure this is news. Hes been in Napa Valley before. This time however he is coming to promote his latest book, "CRUSH IT: Why Now is the Time To Cash In On Your Passion." Where: V. Sattui Winery, Saint Helena, Napa Valley, CA When: Saturday, October 24 When: ...3 weeks ago -
FERMENTATION Wine Blog Reader Survey Results
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
The survey taken last week of FERMENTATION readers yielded some interesting results. I have a pretty good picture of my readers demographics. For example: GENDER Males: 76% Female 24% AGE 21-30 21% 31-40 24% 41-50 29% 51-60 18% 61-70 8% 70+ -1% HOUSEHOLD ...3 weeks ago -
Fermentation Readership and Intimidation
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
Having just finished a survey of the readers of this blog, I wanted to report on one finding in particular that should be of interest to PR folks, advertisers, readers and, obviously, me. Sixty two (62) Percent of FERMENTATION readers do now or have "worked in wine, restaurant, beverage retail or wine-related ...3 weeks ago -
The Proposition
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
Consider this proposition: Since the consumption of wine is legal in every state in the Union, and since wine travels well across long distances, any instance in which a consumer in any state can not obtain a bottle of wine when there is someone somewhere in the country willing to sell it to them means the system by ...4 weeks ago -
Twitter’s wine foray has deep roots — check out Able Grape
Family Learning Center —
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Men In Leotards Dont Drink Wine...They Whine.
Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog —
Authority: 536
Dont forget to take the FERMENTATION Survey Click Here To Take a 2-minute Reader Survey ________________________________________ Doesnt THIS fall into the "Thank-You-Lord-For-Making-Me-The-Martyr" category of public relations? Here we have a small, hardworking wine education organization, The Wine ...4 weeks ago -
Twitter to squeeze the wine business for charity
Northloop Neighborhoods - Community News & Directory —
Authority: 463
Microblogging site is suddenly selling vino--on pre-order--via its Fledgling Wine brand. Part of the proceeds will be spent to help reduce illiteracy worldwide.4 weeks ago -
Bargain prices for grapes leading to low prices for wine
HULIQ - Citizen News Review —
Authority: 697
The year 2009 has been a boon year for grape growers. The harvests have been huge. However, as with all boon cycles in productivity, there is a downside. Too many grapes on the market lead to lower prices for a bottle of wine.4 weeks ago