Author Archives: Kris
Newer posts →The Art of Toasting – My Top 10 Favorite Wine Toasts
February 22, 2012I truly do think it’s unfortunate that the art of reciting a proper “toast” is a lost tradition. Only at weddings do we hear the occasional “Cheers!” but a toast (when it’s done right) can make an otherwise forgettable “clink” … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Champagne toast, How to make a Toast, How to toast at a wedding, Toasting at Weddings, Wine Toasts | Leave a comment //Prohibition Did What?!
February 21, 2012A beer/wine-goggled look at the Volstead Act of 1920. (Click for larger view)
Posted in News | Tagged Prohibition, Volstead Act | Leave a comment //Open That Bottle Night 2012
February 21, 2012I’m so glad I checked the date on this! It almost got away from me… Open That Bottle Night is this Saturday (February 25th). An event created by former Wall Street Journal wine columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Dorothy J. Gaiter, John Brecher | 1 Comment //Fiftyrow Spring Mountain Syrah, Napa Valley, California.
February 19, 2012Grape 100% Syrah Facts There was such a huge amount of press over previous years on how Syrah was supposed to be “the next big thing”, and then more recently how that just never really panned out. Personally, I … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Fiftyrow, Gary Galleron, Gary Galleron wine, Napa, Spring Mountain, Spring Mountain AVA, syrah | Leave a comment //Why Social and Selling Don’t Mix….Another Nail in the Coffin for the Question of ROI in Social Media.
February 19, 2012The news this week reported on Bloomberg.com doesn’t exactly help provide the answer businesses were looking for, in respect to the question: “What is the true ROI of social media?” Bloomberg reported the following: “Last April, Gamestop opened a store … Continue reading
Posted in News, Social Media | Tagged Facebook, ROI of social media, Social Media, Social Media for Wineries | Leave a comment //Chateau Drew Barrymore.
February 18, 2012Drew Barrymore is the latest celeb that has entered the wine business. Wilson Daniels Ltd. has been named the U.S. importer for Barrymore Wines. Drew’s first offering is a Pinot Grigio from Italy. Barrymore Pinot Grigio is an IGT Delle … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Antonio Banderas wine, Drew Barrymore, Drew Barrymore wine, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Wayne Gretzsky wine | 2 Comments //← Older posts Newer posts →
