So I'm spanning the globe, looking and eventually landing on the intersection of where great wines meets reasonable prices. I invite my readers to look behind the label, take a peek behind the purple colored curtain, if you will, encouraging folks to visit the places where wine is made and getting to know the folks who have not only made wine their business, but also a life-long passion.
In regards to my review style; I say let the wines speak for themselves, allowing the chips to fall where they may. That said, what you will never find on this blog the kind of writing which I define as "wine cheer-leading", something I find more than a few other bloggers will do, to secure samples, special favors or just to be "liked". So sorry if that's the kind of blog you're looking for; then you've come to the wrong place. There will be NO surrendering objectivity for increased traffic and visibility, not now or ever.
It's so funny how many times I have been approached to do just that [I don’t name, names] and when I frankly explain my policy, well they take their ball and go home. You may be surprised to know, I never hear from them again, so much for objectivity.
I'm not a trained journalist, [obvious huh?], nor do I play one on TV, but I do enjoy writing. As I've been busy swirling, sniffing and of course slurping all in name of research for this blog and reading other writers with similar interests, it has hopefully helped me become a better writer. I like to think I'm constantly striving to make what I write here more concise, succinct, and have finally got the clue, that brevity truly is the soul of wit.
Managing this blog is not my full-time job, but would love the opportunity to write for a living, or working directly with wineries helping to build their brand. I have a day job working for Sales-Pros and now also D’vine Productions, selling wine and spirit sales in various retail locations in and around the
Thinking I should add some education to my practical experiences I've embarked on a wine soaked journey into acquiring educational certifications of which some are still in progress.
- I am currently certified in the Wine Essentials program offered through the International Sommelier Guild.
- I've completed the Advanced Wine and Spirits Educational Trust classes.
- I'm currently taking courses in the Business of Wine from San Diego State.
- I've written for an online community review magazine called the "Unreserved"
- I've written for an online community review magazine called the "San Diego Magazine"
- I've been to three Wine Bloggers Conferences
- I will be speaking on the subject of Wine Tourism at the International Wine Conference in Umbria, Italy
- I've won a wine-writing contest called WBC or Bust 2010
- I was one of eight finalist in the Cognac: Good Libations Writing Contest
The wines I review are found on the corner of reasonable and easily quaffable. So what I'm talking about? Everyday wines and even "occasion" wine selling for just under the $100. I freely admit that I do not have a single bottle in my cellar over $100 [even though my palate wishes it so]. Frankly though, I believe this is the precise category of wines you'll most likely find in the majority of my fellow vino-sapiens cellars if the truth were told.
Why do I write about wine? A fair question, which I don't mind answering. For me the purpose is simple, this wine-blog exists to benefit and refresh every palate it touches whether you're advanced wine slurping machine or just the garden variety wine-swirling vino-sapien. It is my hope that the content of this blog will bring refreshment; like a well balanced wine adding value, joy & fun to your own wine, tour and travel experiences.
Further it's my hope you will take from my musings on the subject; the joy of wine drinking, tasting and travel while hopefully building a desire within you to explore all the wonderful aspects of this communal experience we have with the vine. Thank you for taking the time to stop by this blog, I am very grateful for your readership. Cheers Everyone!
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