by Jeff Miller of Artisan Family of Wines (Seven Artisans, Sly Dog Cellars, Red Côte)
Every Wednesday I post my recommendations of the best of last week’s postings concerning wine, whether blogs or news. I list them in the order I read them, so you shouldn’t infer anything about the order in which I list these posts.
Wow. Winemakers Make A Decent Living.
Vinography
http://www.vinography.com/archives/2011/09/wow_winemakers_make_a_decent_l.html
I found this interesting, but it certainly doesn’t apply to most small wineries, where the winemaker/proprietor usually doesn’t make much.
A benefit to being a member of any advoacy group ~ We make you look good
Wine Blog
This is interesting as a primer of sorts on Petite Sirah.
2009 Cabernets could miss the boat
Steve Heimoff
http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/2011/09/30/2009-cabernets-could-miss-the-boat/
It’s always refreshing to see something other than the highest praise for a vintage.
For keeping up to date with what’s going on the in wine world, the best all around source is http://winebusiness.com.











