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Re: Chablis: Chic or Not

BR_Parkway — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:48:05 -0000

We're just a small wine shop, but we're doing a lot on Facebook & Twitter - we just launched a promotion for someone to win a B&B Dream Vacation along the Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday to see how very small "mom & pops" can use social media to get the sort of results that the big guys like Queensland and Goode are doing. We'll see if people are as competitive to get a vacation as they are to get a job. More info here: http://whyineedabreak.ning.com

Re: Chablis: Chic or Not

Nancy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:14:00 -0000

So happy to see an article about Chablis. Such a fabulous and overlooked wine- certainly by the everyday wine drinker.

Re: TerroirVino and Vinix Unplugged

gianpaolo — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:11:10 -0000

It'll be nice to see you again Robert. A presto, Gianpaolo

Re: TerroirVino and Vinix Unplugged

Filippo Ronco — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:48:03 -0000

Thank you Robert for your post ! Can't wait anymore !!! See you soon, Fil.

Re: Buy me a glass of wine?

Oliver — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:42:49 -0000

It was a hugely enjoyable lunch, Robert - sorry it's taken me a few days to comment on here. My review should be up early next week.

Re: Am I qualified to give advice?

thirstforwine — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:16:33 -0000

thanks - wow, was a while ago I wrote this :)

what does the e-learning course cost? Must say I have not done online courses, but could be interesting to look at

Re: Am I qualified to give advice?

Derek Koch — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:39:48 -0000

I was pleased to read your comment about wine tasting notes, something I absolutely agree with- I don't even give my students my atsting notes ,simply because, ultimately, it is all so subjective. By the way, we have a nice e-learning course for anyone wanting to learn to taste a bit analytically.

Re: Buy me a glass of wine?

thirstforwine — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:15:30 -0000

didn't realise the prosecco event had been there - nice!

Re: Buy me a glass of wine?

The Winesleuth — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:55:37 -0000

I was there not long ago for a prosecco tasting, got a video ready to be posted in a few days. Thought the food was pretty good and the happy hour buffet a great deal!

Re: Alcohol makes people lose their senses. Shock!

jazs5 — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:38:04 -0000

I'm drinking alcoholic drink but not that fluent.. I'm just drinking when there's an occasion..

Re: London Wine Fair Gets Social

Alex Francis — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:46:58 -0000

Will do my best to come along.

Re: London Wine Fair Gets Social

thirstforwine — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:25:45 -0000

I'll definitely try and make it over there. Have fun!

Re: London Wine Fair Gets Social

Peter May — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:19:27 -0000

Hope to see you there...

I will be staffing the Pinotage stand on the Wines of South Africa island

Re: Wikio Gastronomy Rankings for May - Sneak Preview

thirstforwine — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:37:34 -0000

LOL - I must admit I'm a little sceptical of my own position too ... but hopefully a few more links like this one will help you (hence my point about this being self-fulfilling)

Re: Wikio Gastronomy Rankings for May - Sneak Preview

Lar — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:32:30 -0000

How in the name of Bacchus did I make the top 20? I'll take it, though

Re: Not everything that sparkles is a luxury good

thirstforwine — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:44:00 -0000

I don't suppose they have an importer? I'll look out for them.

I must admit that with the EWBC being in Lisbon this year, I'm that little bit more aware of the Portuguese tastings, so if I can't get them here, I might still look out for them in Portugal. You never know, they might decide to come along ;)

Re: Not everything that sparkles is a luxury good

Paula — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:16:58 -0000

I completely agree with your assessment - of Vinho Verde in general and of Quinta de Lourosa and Afros in particular. Shame you didn't get to the wines of Quinta das Arcas (Arca Nova) because they were also some of the top wines shown.

Re: New Packaging - Wine Tetrapack

randysocial007 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:44:53 -0000

Thanks...I have been looking for Wine. This is a great help.

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

nemanja — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:11:50 -0000

It’s great to see a shift towards social media from the traditional journalists’ PR days. It depicts just how much this channel has grown to offer an impartial view on wine…I for one had no idea of its potential, and was lucky to have Robert point me in the right direction (thanks!). It would be great if the invitation was extended beyond the bloggers so people like me (low on knowledge but high on interest) could attend, too!

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

thirstforwine — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:48:55 -0000

don't have that level of detail - this is a pitch/idea at the moment, checking on levels of interest

wine bloggers already being considered, so your name already being discussed :)

I believe, actually, that the trip could be later in the year (I may have been wrong about June), but for now all we need are people interested in getting involved

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

Andrew — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:42:00 -0000

do you have a date? And how long will the trip be for?

Before I push myself forwards (unless you were planning on ignoring the established wine bloggers) I'm running out of dates in June... although would love to go

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

thirstforwine — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:30:34 -0000

funny you should mention that ... but it seems to be heading in that sort of direction.

I totally agree that it sounds like it could be excellent fun

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

Niamh — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:30:34 -0000

@mackney I'd very happily be the photoblogger :-) And food blogger. Multitask!

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

Niamh — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:28:52 -0000

I'm definitely interested Rob - in fact I would love to come! I love food and wine but know food alot better. I also love to travel (who doesn't?!) I'm learning lots but there's always room for improvement. I also adore Spanish food, so it wuold be fascinating to investigate the pairings further.

Re: Wine is not just for wine bloggers

mackney — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:28:24 -0000

WOW, what a great idea and good on the wine region in question for attempting to do something like this.

Would be really cool to have a live blogger, vlogger, podder to get some live streaming while there and a really nice quality photoblogger would be a great addition.

I'll be really interested in following the chosen 5 and see their (different?) perspectives on the trip.

@mackney