Murphe Goode contest: Field narrows to 50 starry-eyed, wannabe wine bloggers
A Really Goode Job. The wine blogging contest that has everyone talking (and submitting videos).
Clinton Stark
Filmmaker and editor at Stark Insider, covering arts, AI & tech, and indie film. Inspired by Bergman, slow cinema and Chipotle. Often found behind the camera or in the edit bay. Peloton: ClintTheMint.
Chardonnay, battonage demo at Wente Vineyards with Karl Wente (Video)
Karl Wente, fifth generation Wente and winemaker, was our Bottle-Shock-friendly guide, with a special guest appearance by his two dogs, Samantha Lyn and William Edward…
Google Voice: One number to rule them all
Hey Google, where’s my invite?! Yet again, following in the footsteps of Apple and Nintendo’s get-in-line marketing jujitsu, Google’s new Voice service is available “by…
Weekly digest #26: The half way through 2009 edition
Now might be the time to take a quick look back at some of your New Year’s resolutions. Remember any of them? You should either…
Michael Jackson, the early guy was the one I remember
There are many parallels between Elvis and Michael Jackson. And, for my generation, growing up a teen in the 80s, Michael Jackson was our Elvis.…
Internet wine TV: The golden age of basement oenophiles, fast talkers and future stars?
Welcome to the golden age of wine TV. We take a look at some of the top online wine video shows on the Internet.
An update from Destination Riesling on Germany’s star grape
The Riesling grape must enjoy the cold. The #1 star of the German wine industry, it is grown in the northernmost climate possible. And even…
Mexico begins marketing efforts to restore $13B tourism industry
It will be a nice change to see some positive Mexico headlines in the coming weeks and months. Fortunately the Mexican government (via the Mexico…
Gateway enters netbook market with first 11.6-inch display
With today’s announcement of a new $399 netbook, now even Gateway, famous for their cow spotted shipping boxes and low prices, has entered this white…
2005 Tin Roof Cellars Merlot, California North Coast (89 pts, $7.49)
Cherry. Bargain. That’s the two word summary for this Merlot. I’d score higher if it weren’t for just a tad too much cherry. It eases…