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Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:There's already a separate thread though. Perhaps Robin can merge the topic (I have not the power).
MattThr wrote:Being still on the learning curve, I tend to use my tasting note posts as an opportunity to ask questions about the wine, or the region or varietal. I'm then mildly disappointed when few people respond. It sounds like I'm choosing a poor place in which to frame my questions, but since they're often linked to my particular experience, divorcing them from the TN's seems a bit pointless. Any suggestions as to a better way of asking?
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Dale Williams wrote:But I'd be more likely to open " "01 Bubkas Arizona Viognier and a question re acidity"
Bill Spohn
He put the 'bar' in 'barrister'
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:31 pm
Vancouver BC
MattThr wrote:Dale Williams wrote:But I'd be more likely to open " "01 Bubkas Arizona Viognier and a question re acidity"
Thanks for the suggestions - I'll try it and see what happens. The only major barrier I can see is the cap on the length of title fields!
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Bill Spohn
He put the 'bar' in 'barrister'
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:31 pm
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Florida Jim wrote:Bill,
I'll keep it in mind.
Best, Jim
Carl Eppig
Our Maine man
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:38 pm
Middleton, NH, USA
James Roscoe
Chat Prince
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:43 pm
D.C. Metro Area - Maryland
Thomas wrote:It is rare that I post specific tasting notes. My reason is simple: being a wine writer, I do not want to appear that I endorse (or do not endorse) any particular wine.
Ian Sutton
Spanna in the works
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Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Norwich, UK
Robin Garr wrote:Thomas wrote:It is rare that I post specific tasting notes. My reason is simple: being a wine writer, I do not want to appear that I endorse (or do not endorse) any particular wine.
Okay, with great respect, I'm going to have to challenge this. Isn't commenting on wine, for better or worse, one of the important things that wine writers <i>do</i>? It seems to me that when a writing professional writes about a wine, it's clearly and generally understood that he (or she) is not endorsing, nor bashing, for commercial purposes but as a reasonably objective and skilled observer describing the wine in the consumer interest.
There might be a handful of "writers" out there who sell their services and their souls by writing lyrical raves for commercial clients, but most wine geeks quickly figure out who they are.
Am I missing something here? Not challenging you, Thomas, but I'd be intrigued to know your thoughts on this.
Florida Jim
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Robin Garr wrote:Thomas wrote:It is rare that I post specific tasting notes. My reason is simple: being a wine writer, I do not want to appear that I endorse (or do not endorse) any particular wine.
Okay, with great respect, I'm going to have to challenge this. Isn't commenting on wine, for better or worse, one of the important things that wine writers <i>do</i>? It seems to me that when a writing professional writes about a wine, it's clearly and generally understood that he (or she) is not endorsing, nor bashing, for commercial purposes but as a reasonably objective and skilled observer describing the wine in the consumer interest.
There might be a handful of "writers" out there who sell their services and their souls by writing lyrical raves for commercial clients, but most wine geeks quickly figure out who they are.
Am I missing something here? Not challenging you, Thomas, but I'd be intrigued to know your thoughts on this.
James Roscoe
Chat Prince
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:43 pm
D.C. Metro Area - Maryland
Florida Jim wrote:Thomas,
FWIW, I echo Robin's question - no challenge, you gotta do what you gotta do. But your input would be special.
If you would like to see a wine writer who does post on wines and even takes questions on them, you may want to check-out Daniel Rogov's forum at: http://stratsplace.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=1
I think Daniel is extremely even handed, takes criticism better than I would and has a pretty diverse and interesting following because of his decision to be so very accessible. And although his major interest is Iraeli wines, he does cover the globe.
Best, Jim
James Roscoe wrote:Thomas, while you may be full of s***t, don't we love that in a wine? Why not a person too? Anyway, it takes one to know one. Besides, at least you know your s###t stinks. I appreciate a stand-up guy. Now go open a good bottle of CdP.
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Thomas wrote:Nah, unless I am talking about objective wine matters, the stuff one can measure, I am not exactly sure why my subjectivity should be important to anyone else but me. I do know, however, that as a guy who writes about wine, subjectivity has gotten me in trouble before and surely would again.
Ian Sutton wrote:For me it's part 'archive', but also it's nice to make some connection if you've tasted the wine or have an interest in it. That's where open mike and wine focus really take that concept on. The net result is I think we're close to the right level IMO.
That said, if someone posts a long set of TN's and no-one responds, then they may feel it was wasted, but as well as those that read, but didn't respond initially, there will be those that come back months or years later to make use of it.
regards
Ian
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