This may not be the most current post but when I saw this I had to blog about it. There is a wine produced in California by the name of Two Buck Chuck and guess what, it lives up to its name. The supposed "sinfully cheap and good" wine sells for just $1.99 a bottle.
The wine is produced by Fred Franzia who owns many other brands and labels and has been keeping us lower budget customers happy since 2003 wiht this cheap blend. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find it anywhere around here, but I am sure if you could it would be a big hit with the wine-lover on a college student budget like myself.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Women rule the wine world!
According to the Napa Valley Register in an article entitled, Women wield the power in today's wine world," women buy 80% of the wine sold in the United States. Another interesting fact: men are usually introduced to wine by women.
I found this article to be very informative. After reading this I went to a huge wine store right near my apartment and looked around. Most of the people looking in the wine aisles were in fact women. I never thought that women might buy more wine than men. If anything I would have figured more men buy wine for the women to drink!
I found this article to be very informative. After reading this I went to a huge wine store right near my apartment and looked around. Most of the people looking in the wine aisles were in fact women. I never thought that women might buy more wine than men. If anything I would have figured more men buy wine for the women to drink!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Is it all about the label?
In an article entitled, "For some wines, it's all about the label," Tricia Colianne discusses whether people buy wines based on labels. I have to admit I am one of those people. The more intrigued I am by the label, the more likely I am to buy the wine. In her article Colianne says that many people do buy wine based on labels and according to her an interesting name such as "Cheap Red Wine" or "Seven Deadly Zins" doesn't hurt either. I am also guilty of buying wines because of their name. The picture is of some of the wines that I have bought for either the name or the bottle. The bottle "Sweet Bitch," is perfect example of buying a bottle just for the name. I had to have it but once I opened it I didn't like the wine at all.
Everybody loves wine!
A recent article in the Gazette reports that Maryland's wine industry is booming with sales up 19 percent in the past year. The article references the Congressional Wine Caucus’ first nationwide economic study of wine and grape products entitled, "The Impact of Wine, Grapes and Grape Products on the American Economy 2007.”
You may be suprised to know that the U.S. grape and wine industries contribute $162 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the economy. I always knew that wine was popular but until recently I have never realized just how many people enjoy wine. When I go to buy wine now I look to see if there are any Maryland wines and often end up buying those. As Kevin Atticks, Director of Maryland Wineries Association said when I recently talked with him, "it's good and it's local."
You may be suprised to know that the U.S. grape and wine industries contribute $162 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the economy. I always knew that wine was popular but until recently I have never realized just how many people enjoy wine. When I go to buy wine now I look to see if there are any Maryland wines and often end up buying those. As Kevin Atticks, Director of Maryland Wineries Association said when I recently talked with him, "it's good and it's local."
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Podcasts
Check out my podcasts...
Frederick Cellars Ghost~ Voice of Emily Williams
Emily Williams and her husband own Frederick Cellars, which is a relatively new winery in downtown Frederick. Although the winery may be new the building that it occupies is far from it. When they bought the building they were told from a former tenant that it was haunted. In this interview Emily tells a little more of the buillding's history and her experience with the ghost that allegedly haunts the winery.
Frederick Cellars Ghost~ Voice of Emily Williams
Emily Williams and her husband own Frederick Cellars, which is a relatively new winery in downtown Frederick. Although the winery may be new the building that it occupies is far from it. When they bought the building they were told from a former tenant that it was haunted. In this interview Emily tells a little more of the buillding's history and her experience with the ghost that allegedly haunts the winery.
Linganore Winery's History~ Voice of Anthony Aellen
Anthony Aellen is one of the owners of Linganore Winery as well as the winemaker. His family has been making wine for generations and he decided to turn it into a career. In this interview he talks a little about the history of winemaking in his family as well as the history of Linganore winery. He also touches on Maryland wine and how our wine industry compares to others around the country.
Anthony Aellen is one of the owners of Linganore Winery as well as the winemaker. His family has been making wine for generations and he decided to turn it into a career. In this interview he talks a little about the history of winemaking in his family as well as the history of Linganore winery. He also touches on Maryland wine and how our wine industry compares to others around the country.
Monday, October 15, 2007
A page from my reporters notebook...
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Frederick Wine Cellars and speaking with one of the owners Emily Williams. I was there to interview her about one thing and ended up finding out a lot about wine in general.
She talked to me about being a newer vineyard owner (they have been open about a year now). We talked about harvesting the grapes and the actual process of winemaking. We also talked about how important wine labels are. Which I think will inspire my next blog post about how infuential wine labels are to buyers when picking out wine.
If you ever get chance to go to Frederick Wine Cellars I would highly reccomend it!
She talked to me about being a newer vineyard owner (they have been open about a year now). We talked about harvesting the grapes and the actual process of winemaking. We also talked about how important wine labels are. Which I think will inspire my next blog post about how infuential wine labels are to buyers when picking out wine.
If you ever get chance to go to Frederick Wine Cellars I would highly reccomend it!
From Vine to Wine
From Vine to Wine is a video of the wine making process. This inspired me becasue I am doing a module on the process of wine making.
Although this video does not have the best camera work it is very well put together and it shows the basics of wine production.
I like how the video flows and how easy it is to follow. I personally think that it might be a better story to tell with a picture slideshow and voice narration.
Although this video does not have the best camera work it is very well put together and it shows the basics of wine production.
I like how the video flows and how easy it is to follow. I personally think that it might be a better story to tell with a picture slideshow and voice narration.
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