June 2011
1 post
WatchInteresting combination of still & animation
May 2011
4 posts
A communication tool for the wine trade →
I’ve been given the chance to test a new tool that could be of interest to those in the wine business, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer.
The idea is to road test it in my daily work and family life…
Wine Branding Disruption →
In an effort to broaden our communication channels, Robert and I are back with a first podcast for some time, this time for the new Wine Conversation. In this episode we talk about an…
Measuring influence or communication skills →
Do you have influence? This question is causing quite a stir at the moment, but what does it mean in the wine world?
This question will be of particular relevance next week at the London…
The Access Zone – the London Wine Fair’s best... →
Why do you go to a wine fair? I think we’ll all agree the answer is “to do business”.
Simple.
People don’t want to waste their time walking around for 3 days, with sore feet and bad…
April 2011
1 post
Saving this one for my kids (their favourite) →
March 2011
4 posts
Dinastia Vivanco film - interview with director... →
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What’s so Odd about Oddbins? →
Oddbins is in trouble, and it needs a new lease of life, and probably a new investor, to survive, but brands CAN survive repeated near-death experiences if they have something…
Great advertising is about message, not product →
Many of my readers are not from the the USA, so may not have seen this advert (unless they happen to love American Football) but take 2 minutes and 3 seconds to watch this Superbowl
February 2011
2 posts
BobBobRicard Boo →
Facebook Deals with Wine →
Another week, another bit of our world is touched by Facebook, as Facebook Deals launches in the UK as well as in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
January 2011
2 posts
Writing under the influence of twitter →
I’m currently working on a project looking at the measurement of online influence. Or is it influence online? Or is that influence of online measurement? The whole concept is…
Smoky Pinots and spicy Cabernets →
Yesterday will be one of the more memorable days among the many tasting occasions taking place this January.
First, the BIVB event. I went to hear how the BIVB presented…
November 2010
8 posts
Can a cheap wine be too good? →
I attended a “Spanish Wine on the High Street” tasting recently. The idea was to showcase the best, or most popular, Spanish wines in the ranges of the UK’s top supermarkets and…
Wine Aggregation Questions with @thirstforwine &... →
Wine blogging qualifications →
I see that an interview I gave on the phone recently has been published in Harpers and I thought it would be better to add a few comments before I might upset any friends in…
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We're all part of twitter →
great video by @documentally
When 64 isn't quite enough →
Wine, drugs and an unhealthy debate (audio... →
Wine, drugs and an unhealthy debate →
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I should warn you now, I am a dedicated proponent of a non-communicable…
October 2010
2 posts
The Pre EWBC Post →
It is the final countdown for the start of the third European Wine Bloggers Conference, the annual gathering of wine communicators of all types, and this year representing 30…
Send me a wine postcard, I’m thirsty! →
On the subject of wine innovation, one thing I forgot to post was a very quick video shot of Patrick Schmitt, Editor of The Drinks Business, sampling a new form of single-pour…
May 2010
4 posts
New design and logo for wineconversation.com →
I have lots of things I want to do with this blog, and my friends at Gigantic Design are helping me create a new look & feel to help make them happen.
It will still take me a while to launch it,…
Should We All Quit Facebook? Not Yet (IMHO) →
Image by SuziJane via Flickr
Last week, the brilliant Josh Hermsmeyer at Capozzi Winery (also known as @PinotBlogger) posted a controversial post entitled: Why I…
Give them Access, They Will Talk →
Last week, the London International Wine Fair (#LIWF) saw the arrival of a new breed of exhibitor. This one was called “The Access Zone”.
The Access Zone was a combination of Press…
Is there a Grand Cru in your future? →
Another classic that failed to keep up with the times? Image via Wikipedia
I went to a great tasting event not that long ago, but the kind of “trade” tasting that has me…
March 2010
5 posts
Past Discussions about Wine Future →
I had forgotten about this talk. Ryan Opaz of Catavino, Andre Ribeirinho of Adegga and I got together to share some thoughts during the Wine Future Conference in Rioja in November 2009.
We attempted to broadcast this live, but I’m not sure it went out or was archived. Thankfully our very resourceful
Value of social media tools: a wine label example →
Do you doubt the ability of Twitter to offer valuable and tangible business benefits? Then check out this little example.
I was at the Wines from Spain tasting today and I met Sarah. In fact we…
Bar Pepito Sherry Bar chat with Richard Biggs →
Divide and Conquer →
Image by thirstforwine via Flickr
Apologies for another in a line of short hiatus on this blog. Once again work and family take priority over my online musings, and the…
“Condemned by conventional orthodoxy, hedonism has lived like a stowaway among...”
– By Manter - and all this to sell … paper for labels
February 2010
1 post
The next 48 hrs content is brought to you by →
When I asked recently whethet I should let you know about interesting opportunities and stories that emerged despite them being as a result of my work (in the wine business), the resounding response…
January 2010
1 post
Sizzling steaks and beefy blokes →
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I don’t claim to be a food ‘expert’ in any shape or form – whether as a taster or cook. However, I do enjoy good food when I am offered it, and especially when I…
September 2009
9 posts
A devilishly good day →
A quick post to point you to the results of the fun wine and food experiment I helped to organise yesterday for Casillero del Diablo, the well known Chilean wine brand.
I’m always…
Talking to Chris Mitchell about #casillero wine... →
Spot the wine blog →
How would you like to share a glass of wine with 700 potential new readers of your wine blog?
The Wine Gang have offered me the opportunity to showcase a small number of UK bloggers at their…
Newton Faulkner and I prepare for ldntwestival →
Riedel tasting →
Biodynamic tasting with BB&R →
Tonight we taste three biodynamic wines from the Berry Bros & Rudd stable:
2007 Mâcon, Les Héretieres du Comte Lafon, Burgundy
2006 Vacqueyras, Garrigues, Domaine Montirius, Rhône
2006 L’As,…
A wine buying social experiment →
Image by CascadeAndSTAN via Flickr
A month ago I mentioned that I have been impressed by the potential of the wine newsletter sent by The Wine Gang. I am excited to say…
The case of Majestic’s big small announcement →
I just heard via two sources on Twitter (isn’t it great?) that Majestic are about to radically change their business model and potentially make them an even greater player in the…
August 2009
21 posts
Talking Wine Lists →
Not literally. I mean talking about wine lists with someone who knows a lot about them, Willie Lebus from Bibendum Wine Ltd.
One of the things that got me most excited about the tasting and…
Social media challenges →
Despite the lack of updates on this blog, I have actually been working feverishly on interesting wine-blog-related projects over the last few weeks, so much so that I have rather neglected…
Sounds from the Roundhouse →
Jamming with the Roundhouse →
Cork or screwcap Boo →