Comments on: Do wine blogs and expensive wine make a good blend? http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/ wine talk that goes down easy Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:09:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Joe http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-90405 Joe Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:57:12 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-90405 Hi Tyler - I've always wondered about the fine wine thing (and I read this post as I was checking my statcounter). Generally I drink the good stuff, not the everyday stuff (the average bottle price in my 550 btl cellar is about $50, most of my posts probably average well above $20 and into the $30s, with lots of pricey stuff when we do a tasting). So why are "Under $12" and "Great Value Wineries" my top hits? I think you know the answer - fine wines are a limited audience. But it is so much more fun...I have never accepted a freebee, but if DRC calls I might break the rules, just once... Hi Tyler - I’ve always wondered about the fine wine thing (and I read this post as I was checking my statcounter). Generally I drink the good stuff, not the everyday stuff (the average bottle price in my 550 btl cellar is about $50, most of my posts probably average well above $20 and into the $30s, with lots of pricey stuff when we do a tasting). So why are “Under $12″ and “Great Value Wineries” my top hits? I think you know the answer - fine wines are a limited audience. But it is so much more fun…I have never accepted a freebee, but if DRC calls I might break the rules, just once…

]]> By: Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-90308 Dr. Vino Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:42:34 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-90308 I think that's a great distinction between "unobtainable" yet affordable wines and expensive wines in the exchange between Mark, Gary, and Boyce among others. I like to read about diverse wines that are exciting whether or not I can drink them. Of course, connecting with them in my glass is always the best. But the US market is so large and varied that, sadly, many wine enthusiasts can't access the wines they like. Oh wait, I wrote a book that has a big discussion about this--more details in July! I also find wines under $35 to be a particularly sweet spot for blogs... I think that’s a great distinction between “unobtainable” yet affordable wines and expensive wines in the exchange between Mark, Gary, and Boyce among others.

I like to read about diverse wines that are exciting whether or not I can drink them. Of course, connecting with them in my glass is always the best. But the US market is so large and varied that, sadly, many wine enthusiasts can’t access the wines they like. Oh wait, I wrote a book that has a big discussion about this–more details in July!

I also find wines under $35 to be a particularly sweet spot for blogs…

]]> By: boyce http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-90181 boyce Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:32:09 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-90181 People read blogs about many things they might not be able to afford or have access to, such as cars, electronic goods and fashion. I don't find fine wine to be such a stretch as long as the blog is well-written. I often write about Chinese wine: I get a good deal of traffic from beyond China, from people who most likely have no access to these wines but nevertheless read the reviews. People are simply curious. Cheers, Boyce People read blogs about many things they might not be able to afford or have access to, such as cars, electronic goods and fashion. I don’t find fine wine to be such a stretch as long as the blog is well-written.

I often write about Chinese wine: I get a good deal of traffic from beyond China, from people who most likely have no access to these wines but nevertheless read the reviews. People are simply curious.

Cheers, Boyce

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-90173 Gretchen Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:51:02 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-90173 I have to admit that I don't often drink wines over $100. That being said, my co-bloggers, Kevin (my husband who is often on expense account) and Rory (the beverage director at David Burke's Prime House) do. So I like to think that I balance their high-falutin' ways! I have to admit that I don’t often drink wines over $100. That being said, my co-bloggers, Kevin (my husband who is often on expense account) and Rory (the beverage director at David Burke’s Prime House) do.

So I like to think that I balance their high-falutin’ ways!

]]> By: Gary http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-90076 Gary Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:53:05 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-90076 "Why is a $14 bottle you’ll never see in a store any worse to review than a $100 bottle you’ll never see in a store?" If we change $100 to $50 (because I go up to triple digits rarely if at all)... 0) The universe of $50 wines is much smaller than the universe of $20 and under wines. If someone recommends a $50 bottle, it is likely that I've heard of it before and will remember the recommendation. 1) I'm more likely to seek out the $50 bottle using tools like wine-searcher or putting in a request with a retailer. 2) It will be more cost effective to seek out the $50 and have it shipped to me. 3) #2 would be true were I in a state that allowed direct shipping. It looks like I'm in the minority given these comments and those of my friends when I brought this up recently. The number of under $20 wine blogs out there certainly fills some need. “Why is a $14 bottle you’ll never see in a store any worse to review than a $100 bottle you’ll never see in a store?”

If we change $100 to $50 (because I go up to triple digits rarely if at all)…

0) The universe of $50 wines is much smaller than the universe of $20 and under wines. If someone recommends a $50 bottle, it is likely that I’ve heard of it before and will remember the recommendation.
1) I’m more likely to seek out the $50 bottle using tools like wine-searcher or putting in a request with a retailer.
2) It will be more cost effective to seek out the $50 and have it shipped to me.
3) #2 would be true were I in a state that allowed direct shipping.

It looks like I’m in the minority given these comments and those of my friends when I brought this up recently. The number of under $20 wine blogs out there certainly fills some need.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89998 Nancy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:08:21 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89998 It seems to me that fine wines and blogging do not go together. If you are already educated and experienced enough to even know what a Romanee-Conti is, then chances are you will be often bored by the kind of people who start and write wine blogs, that is to say, "ordinary" souls who blog precisely because it's a cheap, fun, un-supervised-by-the-experts way to explore a very new passion. I don't buy or drink $100+ wines, although I may have tasted some at the first professional tasting I was lucky enough to attend a month ago. I purposely write my wine blog with people like me and my friends in mind -- people for whom, a year ago, "wine" meant Ripple and a "rize-ling" could conceivably be a red. That is not meant to sound condescending and I apologize if it sounds so anyway. And as to those bottles over $100 -- how about bottles under $10? Much more to the point, for me anyway. But by all means, for those who can, blog away on Pegau Reservee, whatever that is. I look forward to catching up. It seems to me that fine wines and blogging do not go together. If you are already educated and experienced enough to even know what a Romanee-Conti is, then chances are you will be often bored by the kind of people who start and write wine blogs, that is to say, “ordinary” souls who blog precisely because it’s a cheap, fun, un-supervised-by-the-experts way to explore a very new passion. I don’t buy or drink $100+ wines, although I may have tasted some at the first professional tasting I was lucky enough to attend a month ago. I purposely write my wine blog with people like me and my friends in mind — people for whom, a year ago, “wine” meant Ripple and a “rize-ling” could conceivably be a red. That is not meant to sound condescending and I apologize if it sounds so anyway. And as to those bottles over $100 — how about bottles under $10? Much more to the point, for me anyway.

But by all means, for those who can, blog away on Pegau Reservee, whatever that is. I look forward to catching up.

]]> By: Dale Cruse http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89993 Dale Cruse Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:37:43 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89993 I drink *some* wines north of $100. I drink *some* wines north of $100.

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89983 Mark Ashley Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:35:42 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89983 Gary, I don't follow your logic. Why is a $14 bottle you'll never see in a store any worse to review than a $100 bottle you'll never see in a store? The wine market is so different depending on where you are, and I haven't noticed a greater consistency at one price point or another. Besides, there's always online searching for wines. I agree with Lyle's comment that it's easy to pay a lot and get a good bottle. Finding a good wine for less money is much harder. And that's really where blogs excel. Gary, I don’t follow your logic. Why is a $14 bottle you’ll never see in a store any worse to review than a $100 bottle you’ll never see in a store?

The wine market is so different depending on where you are, and I haven’t noticed a greater consistency at one price point or another.

Besides, there’s always online searching for wines.

I agree with Lyle’s comment that it’s easy to pay a lot and get a good bottle. Finding a good wine for less money is much harder. And that’s really where blogs excel.

]]> By: Gary http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89963 Gary Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:12:01 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89963 "It got me thinking: are fine (expensive) wines relevant to wine blogs?" They are more so than $20 and under wines. I'm much more likely to go out and get the 2003 Pegau Reservee if the blogosphere is all jumpy about it then I am the "2006 Wine I'll Never See In A Store" coming it at $14. I think I'll go blog about this! “It got me thinking: are fine (expensive) wines relevant to wine blogs?”

They are more so than $20 and under wines. I’m much more likely to go out and get the 2003 Pegau Reservee if the blogosphere is all jumpy about it then I am the “2006 Wine I’ll Never See In A Store” coming it at $14.

I think I’ll go blog about this!

]]> By: BerlinKitchen http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89958 BerlinKitchen Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:36:45 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89958 Hi, expensive wines and a blog fit together, no doubt! Here in Germany we have a blog called "Wineterminator". A wine-collector who let us take part on his experience of drinking expensive, old bottles in restaurants and at wine-tastings. It is a good source to learn about old wines and a little bit take part on his drinking-experience, as of course most of the wines are too expensive for me. BTW, a friend of mine takes part sometimes at his tastings and he told me that he enjoys to share his old, expensive wines with friends. This is all about, to drink a good bottle with friends....... http://www.wineterminator.com/ So, I would encourage everyone who drinks expensive wines to start a blog! Greetings from Berlin/Germany, Martin www.berlinkitchen.com Hi,

expensive wines and a blog fit together, no doubt! Here in Germany we have a blog called “Wineterminator”. A wine-collector who let us take part on his experience of drinking expensive, old bottles in restaurants and at wine-tastings. It is a good source to learn about old wines and a little bit take part on his drinking-experience, as of course most of the wines are too expensive for me.

BTW, a friend of mine takes part sometimes at his tastings and he told me that he enjoys to share his old, expensive wines with friends. This is all about, to drink a good bottle with friends…….

http://www.wineterminator.com/

So, I would encourage everyone who drinks expensive wines to start a blog!

Greetings from Berlin/Germany,
Martin
http://www.berlinkitchen.com

]]> By: Kat http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89907 Kat Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:31:14 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89907 A couple times a year, I purchase a bottle or two priced over $100. However, I read tasting notes for expensive wines often, and I do have the opportunity to taste expensive wines at formal tastings held by distributors. Having someone else's opinion before going to a tasting is incredibly useful, as I can compare it to the vintage I'm trying. It's interesting to read about high-end wines, not only for the 'wow factor,' but also because I think the average person, on occasion, is in a position to try a famous label, and if they know it fits in with their tastes, they're more likely to go ahead and purchase that wine. A couple times a year, I purchase a bottle or two priced over $100. However, I read tasting notes for expensive wines often, and I do have the opportunity to taste expensive wines at formal tastings held by distributors. Having someone else’s opinion before going to a tasting is incredibly useful, as I can compare it to the vintage I’m trying.

It’s interesting to read about high-end wines, not only for the ‘wow factor,’ but also because I think the average person, on occasion, is in a position to try a famous label, and if they know it fits in with their tastes, they’re more likely to go ahead and purchase that wine.

]]> By: Lyle Fass http://www.drvino.com/2008/04/10/wine-blogs-expensive-wine-good-blend/#comment-89901 Lyle Fass Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:27:12 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=1657#comment-89901 I thought it was a great article and most of the people who write wine blogs are interested, of course in nice blingy bottles....but most do not drink them. As they say any idiot can plop down a cool grand for a great bottle but the real skill comes in tracking down really interesting wines in the $10-$35 range. That is where wine bloggers excel. Of course if I taste La Tache or Romanee Conti I wanna open the window and scream that I have tasted these wines . . . .and I still haven't yet since I started my blog...but one can only hope....I taste alot of wines north of $100 as a retailer but drink...hell no! But it seems every note on ebob these days is for dinners that are pretty much my year's salary! I thought it was a great article and most of the people who write wine blogs are interested, of course in nice blingy bottles….but most do not drink them. As they say any idiot can plop down a cool grand for a great bottle but the real skill comes in tracking down really interesting wines in the $10-$35 range. That is where wine bloggers excel. Of course if I taste La Tache or Romanee Conti I wanna open the window and scream that I have tasted these wines . . . .and I still haven’t yet since I started my blog…but one can only hope….I taste alot of wines north of $100 as a retailer but drink…hell no! But it seems every note on ebob these days is for dinners that are pretty much my year’s salary!

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