Tag: Wine Blogger

There’s no Vitamin C in Orange Wine

There’s no Vitamin C in Orange Wine

Having tasted thousands of wines in dozens of wine regions across the globe, I have heard some really strange (my husband says “dumb”) questions.  For example, upon hearing a wine server refer to the blackberry and blueberry flavor notes:   “When do they add the berries to the wine?”  The same question has been asked about the wide range … Continue reading There’s no Vitamin C in Orange Wine

Great Wines of Lodi, Part IV

Great Wines of Lodi, Part IV

It is hard to believe that it has only been one year since our inaugural visit to Lodi wine country. In that time, we have made several return trips and have added three Lodi wines to our web wine store: http://www.topochines.com. A couple of weeks ago, we decided that it was time to take advantage … Continue reading Great Wines of Lodi, Part IV

Yes they make killer wines in Contra Costa County

Yes they make killer wines in Contra Costa County

Wine country snobbiness is easy to fall victim to when you live in or close to Napa Valley or Sonoma County. Sure, the wines from there are mostly very well made and some of them are among the best in the world. But the excellence of Napa and Sonoma wines in no way cast a … Continue reading Yes they make killer wines in Contra Costa County

Drinking wine, a blogger’s continuing education

Drinking wine, a blogger’s continuing education

The week before last, about 300 hundred wine bloggers and other professionals in the trade convened in Santa Rosa, California for the tenth annual Wine Bloggers Conference (WBC17).  From the title, some might conclude that event is laden with over-indulgence, self-indulgence and downright snobbery.  While there was some of that, we were surprised - as … Continue reading Drinking wine, a blogger’s continuing education

An orgy of wine nerds and bloggers

An orgy of wine nerds and bloggers

Starting tonight, we will be one over 300 attendees at this year's Wine Bloggers Conference - WBC17.  This annual event brings together wine producers and reps, bloggers, PR professionals, social media gurus, wine tourism experts, and other wine nerds.  Although it is our first time, the conference is celebrating its 10th anniversary; for this event, … Continue reading An orgy of wine nerds and bloggers