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As Wine Blogs Mature, What's The Impact?

"Wine blogging is the attention-seeking barking of lonely poodles," says Ron Washam. Few wine bloggers would be surprised to hear him say it. Washam uses his own blog, Hosemaster of Wine (hosemasterofwine.blogspot.com), to skewer the industry in general and wine blogs in particular. If your mouse scoots to your browser's close box while reading a wine blog, Washam may be the blogger for you.

via www.sfgate.com

What are everybody's thoughts on the impact of wine blogs? Is this article correct?

6TH Annual Pink Out! SF, May 11, 2010

Premium Rosé Continues Double-Digit Growth, Outperforming Overall Table Wine Market, Reports The Nielsen Company

(Santa Rosa, CA, February 17th 2010)--Rosé Avengers & Producers (RAP) announced today that its signature annual tasting event, PINK OUT! SF will be held on Tuesday, May 11th 2010. The celebration will take place at Butterfly restaurant on the Embarcadero at Pier 33. Overlooking San Francisco Bay, the 6th annual fine rosé tasting will feature 40 participating wineries pouring still and sparkling rosés from around the world, with many of the winemakers who craft them in attendance.

Why Gen Y Might Not Save Foster's

AFTER detailing how its December half profit was battered by the strength of the dollar, declining beer market share, a grape glut and falling demand for wine in recession-racked Europe and the US, Foster's yesterday suggested generation Y might ride to the rescue.

via www.smh.com.au