It seems as though “weekly” wine news has turned into “monthly” wine news!  It’s been a few weeks since our last dance around the world of wine but this week we’re getting back on track.  As always these are the stories and headlines that caught our attention in the world of wine.

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Killer Wine App
Full transparency…this article isn’t about an actual new killer phone app, but it’s still a great read.  Matt Kramer of Wine Spectator writes how wineries should be doing a better job telling the stories of their wines to potential customers, vs. relying on magazines, blogs and other sources to do so for them.  He points out mobile as a huge opportunity.  I agree..and add social media and fantastic web presence to that as well.  Your thoughts?

Mother Nature Throwdown. The 2009 Vintage Report
Nancy Bentley of Kinkead Ridge Winery talks about the extremely tough 2009 vintage, driven by an unusually damp and cold summer.

Wine Predictions for 2010
Tim Elliot of Wine Cast makes a few interesting and bold predictions that tie nicely to the Killer Wine App article above:  wineries going mobile and integrating social media are both included.  His boldest prediction…a major wine pub folds!

New York Governor reopens supermarket wine sales debate
Next time you grab a bottle of wine from a local convenient or grocery store be thankful.  Not happening in New York where wine can only be sold in licensed liquor stores.  From Decanter.com…NY Governor David Paterson is trying to get that law changed to alleviate a $7.4 billion budget deficit.  That’s a lot of wine.

What to do when they bring you the bottle
From Wine for Newbies, helpful article if you’ve not yet been put in charge of wine selection at a restaurant.  Have to admit I never ask to feel the bottle prior to the waiter opening, but I should start.

Behind The Smoke: 5 Questions with Victor Gallegos of Sea Smoke Cellars
I have to try the 2004 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir.  I’ve been hearing a ton of great things about this wine, so I was pleasantly surprised to come across this interview of Sea Smoke’s director of winemaking from The Wellesley Wine Press.  You might recognize Sea Smoke from the movie Sideways.

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