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It's been some time since I've had the chance to write, but as we approach the DTC symposium, I feel compelled to share what the industry expresses behind closed doors.
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Eric @EricAsimov gets it exactly right- nytimes.com/2026/10/15/dinin…
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BY Alder Yarrow:
"I'm so desperately sad to hear that Sam Neill died today. I have such great memories of spending time with him in New Zealand, connected to NZ wine. He was, of course, a staggeringly talented actor, one whom I revered for his on-screen performances, but I also knew him as a goofy guy deeply in love with an ugly pig, a farmer with dirt on his boots, a passionate and tireless advocate for NZ wine and the NZ environment. This was a guy so humble and approachable that I've had his cell phone number for maybe the last 8 years because he wanted me to text him some food photos. Such a massive loss to NZ, to Hollywood, and to his family. RIP. Raise a glass of NZ Pinot if you can. I will be opening a bottle of Two Paddocks at the earliest opportunity."
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"May his legacy be our inspiration." In this deeply personal tribute to South African wine consultant André Morgenthal Bruce Jack captures the spirit of a deeply loyal man who touched the lives of so many & made a huge contribution to South African wine the-buyer.net/people/andre-m…
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“Wine is a product that is exactly what the emerging consumer is seeking, they just don’t know it.”In this fascinating analysis of the US wine market @SVBWine sets out why demand is down for 1st time since 1994 & how the industry can attract new drinkers the-buyer.net/opinion/rob-mc…
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The annual #SVBWine direct-to-consumer survey is now open!
If you work in the #wine industry, take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape @SVBWine's annual DTC report: bit.svb.com/41KRT0d
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In 2020, I spent a great deal of time with legendary importer Martine Saunier, capturing some of the stories from her extraordinary life. In tribute to her recent passing, here are a few of them in her own words. vinography.com/2025/02/marti…
Speaking of AI + wine, my latest for Transforming Wine came out today - open.substack.com/pub/transf…
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A timely cartoon. Originally for @newscientist
ALT Panel One: A scientist works at a blackboard. Diagrams and text on the blackboard contain the phrases: crushing darkness, seemingly no escape, time drags and, inhospitably cold. A second figure approaches and, seeing the blackboard, asks "Black Holes?" Panel Two: The scientist replies "January"
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Forget all that depressing news about how no one is drinking wine, the planet is burning down, and we might be facing another pandemic thanks to the damn birds. I've got something worth smiling for. Wine just got FUN-SIZED! vinography.com/2025/01/wine-…
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The @drinktothatpod just released episode 501, featuring a sobering conversation with Meike Näkel about winemaking and (barely) surviving floods in Germany's Ahr Valley. Check it out. vinography.com/2025/01/ill-d…
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You know things are changing in the wine world when you see Sine Qua Non wines on sale for 30-50% off. Never thought I'd see the day. firstbottlewines.com/product…
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Some thoughts after learning that the OIV's recent decision to officially define what "Old Vines" means was partially based on the Old Vine Registry that I've been working so hard on over the past couple years. vinography.com/2024/11/offic…
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The man @dieworkwear came on the pod.
- i was shockingly nervous to talk to him
- he stayed anonymous (so no video)
- he's smart as hell
a lot of people are likely thinking "a fashion guy on MFM, huh?"
but he's perfect for a few reasons:
- his rise. grew his audience in a huge way, quickly.
- i think life is so much richer than just business and money. to me business is part self-expression. what i love about derek is that he's introduce me to a new type of self expression: clothes. previously, like many men, I thought "dudes shouldn't care about this". And even though i always loved clothes and style, I thought art and this type of stuff was a waste of time. Well, now i think differently.
- its practical. we talk about how to dress better.
- he's great with words. i love that ish.
So here it is: mfmpod.com/die-workwear-this…
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We're into the last 24 hours of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation silent auction, and there are still some outstanding deals to be had. Check out the auction lots and consider bidding at: tinyurl.com/GWEF24 - proceeds to scholarships for deserving hospitality pros.
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Every year, I create a gift guide for the hard-to-buy-for wine lovers in your life. Here's the 2024 version. vinography.com/2024/11/the-u…
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Your periodic reminder to not worry so much about what wine you’re serving with your Thanksgiving dinner, and to consider, this season, serving American wines. vinography.com/2024/11/the-o…
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Just a periodic reminder that the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides wine-education scholarships to minorities and underserved populations is holding our silent auction this week, #winetwitter - some amazing packages to bid on: tinyurl.com/gwef24
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"Protect yourself, however you can. I do not care what you do. Be selfish. Be angry. Buy yourself things. Stop shaving. Eat a doughnut on the toilet. Scream in to the void. Stay hydrated. Take up yoga. Give up yoga.
Just survive."
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New @sipsiphooray1 pod drop bit.ly/3YB6mJz @foodandwine exec #wine editor @RayIsle makes the world of wine understandable and attractive. His first book The World in a Wineglass is part love letter, part wine Wikipedia, and part delightful global wine guide @CyrilPenn
