Wine and Food Links
As a service to those who visit this site, I've posted links to many different wine and food web sites. However, I have not personally tried all the products and services listed below. If you ever experience a problem with any site listed below, please let me know. If you'd like to submit a link for me to post, click here. If you'd like to submit an event, click here.
1WineDude: The wine blog of Joe Roberts, a certified specialist of wine and wine consultant in the Philadelphia area. Joe provides an insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of wine, told accessibly from an outsider's viewpoint.
365 Corks: A site dedicated to finding great wine at an affordable price. Daily reviews are posted of a variety of grapes and wines, as well as some restaurant and travel reviews. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
A Couple of Wines: Dedicated to all things wine and some things food, including wine education, recommendations, reviews, and food pairings. Based in Getzville, New York.
A Passionate Foodie: Richard Auffrey's blog with restaurant reviews (mostly in Massachusetts), wine reviews, local food/wine events, recipes and other food- and wine-related articles.
A Time 4 Wine: A couple of wine buffs offer tasting notes on California and Oregon wines. They also sell Wineopoly Game.
Able Grape: A search engine with more than 13 million pages of wine information. Based in San Francisco, California.
About Wines: A one-stop resource for wine information, with in-depth references that include wine terminology, varietals, service tips, tasting procedures and wine region profiles. Based in Napa, California, please call 707-255.7667 or e-mail info@aboutwines.com.
Alcohol Reviews: An irreverent online review of beer, spirits and wines, including a free newsletter and a well-stocked online beer, spirits and wine store.
Alexander Valley Winegrowers: Promotes the awareness of and appreciation for the unique character of Alexander Valley, California wines. Offers information on events, wineries, restaurants and B&Bs.
All About Hangovers: And if the wedding was a little too merry? This site explains what causes a hangover, what "cures" it and what doesn't. (Tip: coffee doesn't really sober you up and the hair of the dog only bites back worse the next morning.)
All American Wineries: State-by-state directory listing of wineries in the USA, which allows the traveling wine lover to locate lesser-known wineries. Includes winery name, address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and general location within each state.
American Winery: Focuses on America’s wines and vintages with articles and wine education. Search for American wine and wineries, wine-paired recipes, and American wine-related news. You can also rate and review wine from American winemakers and premium vineyards. Based in Walla walla, Washington.
Amuse-Bouche: Home of MSNBC.com wine columnist Jon Bonné who writes about trends in wine and food.
Amusing Musings from the Wine Road: The weekly(ish) blog postings of Dave Chambers, owner and operator of SidewaysWineClub.com, contain road stories from his travels through the California wine country.
Andes Wine Zone: Information about wines from both Argentina and Chile.
Andes Wines: The first web site about Chilean wine to offer information in four languages. Features news, articles and interviews wabout the wines of Chile. Please e-mail info@andeswines.cl.
Andy's Scribblings: British e-newsletter with features and wine picks. E-mail arb@andys-scribblings.co.uk.
Appellation America: Appellation America is a communications and publications enterprise serving the North American wine industry through promotion of the continent's growing number of distinct winegrowing regions. Their mission is to facilitate the "appellation-ization" of the North American wine culture.
Ashley Road Wine: Ashley Road Wine is a site all about red wine. Eric Enge talks about red wine tips and the variations of red wine between countries.
Avenue Vine: Wine, food, fun and adventures around the world. Based in Sacramento, Califotnia, please call 916-444-9844 or e-mail info@avenuevine.com.
Bacchus & Comus: Information about food and wine that we come across or instigate ourselves. Restaurant and hotel reviews with wine-related travel tips. Events, products, recipes and "Malessere" (places to avoid). Based in London, England.
Barkeeper: An online resource for food and drink professionals with articles on wine appreciation, how to open a bottle of wine, service skills, courses and more. Based in Galway, Ireland, please e-mail helen@barkeeper.ie.
Basic Juice: Wine enthusiast Beau Jarvis has completed the sommelier certification through the Sommelier Society of America, the Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits, with distinction, from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust of England, intensive wine training at the French Culinary Institute in New York City and the first level of testing with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He likes to discover great wine and food pairings. He takes a relaxed, snob-free approach to wine, which, as he says, is just fermented juice. He also offers a blog at basicjuice.blogs.com.
Basic Wine Knowledge: Explore the types of wines, grapes, wine history and terminology. Locate wine regions. Learn to appreciate, taste, serve and store wine. Understand wine food pairing. Based in Encinitas, California.
Bees Knees of Beverages: The site covers wine, spirits and beer and is published by Mike Gill who has been selling and promoting alcoholic beverages for 25 years. Based in Nova Scotia.
Berwick Wine Company: Offers wine classes, wine dinners, articles, recommended wines, wine and food pairings, and other educational information from the wine industry. Also brokers wine directly to the consumer. Based in Santa Barbara, California.
Birmingham Wine: Alabama's wine savvy site. Get food and wine pairings, restaurant recipes, and cooking tips from Birmingham chefs. View the finest wine cellars in Birmingham via video. Brought to you by food and wine columnist Jan Walsh. Jan is a freelance wine, food and travel writer based in Birmingham and Birmingham Magazine’s food and wine columnist. She also writes for many other publications including contributing department, feature, and cover stories for Wine Spectator and The Wine Report.
BK Wine: An English/Swedish site with wine picks and information on producers, wine bars, restaurants, wine tours, courses, tastings and photographs. Includes a free monthly email newsletter.
Blue Wine: A search engine containing thousands of sites related to the world of wine and spirits.
BoozeMonkey: A social network for lovers of Australian and New Zealand wines. Discover new wines and interact with the winemakers who created them. Based in Sydney, Australia.
Bordeaux Central: There are nearly 1,000 easy-to-find links to wine reference sources and recommended merchants around the world on this site, plus friendly forums for questions and discussions, tasting note archives, an international wine events diary, maps and holiday advice.
Bordeaux Wine: Reviews, wine touring, accommodations and other infomation about Bordeaux wine.
Bottle Room: A food and wine blog based in Central Florida, the home to one of the world's most visited tourist destinations and also a fast-growing culinary market.
Bring My Wine: A list of Ontario restaurants that allow diners to "bring your own wine" (BYOW) as well as their policies, reviews of their wine lists (and for some, the food) and a frequently asked questions section about BYOW. Based in Toronto, Ontario, please call 416-3415249 or e-mail sandy@bringmywine.ca.
Bring Your Own Wine: Links the wine enthusiast with information about where BYOW is permitted, customer expectations and regulations. Site visitors can ask the featured sommelier questions about wine. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, please call 416-414-3718 or e-mail byow@sympatico.ca.
California Wine Online: Highlights varietals of single vineyard, estate wineries whose wines have the unique terrior (character as a result of soil, climate topography) of the region. The regions listed are linked to additional information, including recommended food pairings, lists of wineries plus links to restaurants, lodging and local highlights.
California Wine Tours and Accessories: Guide to specific California AVAs including terroir, history, varietals, and wines. Based in Napa, CA, please call 707-2554814 or e-mail ben@california-wine-tours-and-accessories.com.
California Wineries Mall: A comprehensive directory of California wineries.
Califrnia Winery Advisor: Comprehensive directory with detailed information on hundreds of California wineries and their tasting rooms. Find maps, reviews, descriptions and the option to add your own comments.
Cellar Notes: A wine reference resource for novices and experts that includes a vintage chart, auction prices, wine finder and a special focus on the Bordeaux region of France.
Cellar Soft: On this free site, members can log and track their bottles, prices, tasting notes, food matches and maturity dates. The information is available to other members who can search the site and share their experiences.
Cellar Tastings: Wine tasting events, food and travel reviews, features and recipe
Cheers Niagara: A radio show for wine and food lovers hosted by Niagara writer Linda Bramble. Join us for chef interviews, recipe ideas, trivia contests and tasting parties.
Ciao: Ciao offers fun and informative food and wine content incorporating the aspect of family, friendship and spirit. We aim to inspire others to add passion to their lives through food and wine. Based in Philadelphia, PA, please call 267-303-6042 or e-mail lisa@foodwinespirit.com.
CitySipper.com: An online lifestyle magazine and resource for coverage of the people, places, culture, and events that define local wine scenes. Based in Los Angeles, California.
Classic Wines: A reference portal that lists wineries, tours, publications, retailers, competitions and education institutions from around the world. Based in Brantford, Ontario, please e-mail 58jaz@rogers.com.
Clueless About Wine: A 30-something, novice oenophile's notes of the wines he's consumed. A worldwide interactive map will be launched on the site soon. Based in London, England.
Columbia Cascade Wines and Wineries: Information on North Central Washington, one of the newest wine regions in Washington State, including the wines available, driving maps, events, tasting room hours and links to lodging, dining, activities and how to receive a free Wine Guide.
Connect with Wine: A site focused on wine education and enjoyment.
Cork Tease: A wine blog published by Pulp Blog Media Canada. We cover news and information on wine for the unpretentious beginner. E-mail sylvia@corktease.com. Please e-mail sylvia@corktease.com.
Cork Watch: The place to find impartial information about the way wine is, can be, and perhaps ought to be sealed.
Corkscrew: On this site, Raj & Justine Kanodia of San Francisco catalogue the results of their twenty-year passion for collecting corkscrews. Of all the new and antique models, one of the most whimsical is the sassy figurine of American Senator Andrew Volstead who enacted the Prohibition Act of 1919.)
Corkscrew Museum: A virtual corkscrew museum with everything you ever wanted to know about corkscrews.
Crazy About Wine: A wine lover's resource that offers a wine guide, a wine industry jobs section, a wine event calendar and a searchable winery directory. Based in Campbell, California.
Croatian Wines: Tourism information about the wine and culture of Ilok winegrowing region of Croatia. Articles, information, photos, wine producers, cellars, wine route, tourist facilities.
Dave's Domaine: Dave Flewelling's blog about enjoying wines from a "living in Ottawa" perspective, but he also wanders into broader subjects. His focus is on finding lesser-known varietals (hello, Italy), biodynamic and organic wines, and good wines at moderate prices. He definitely has a preference for Old World Style. Based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Decanter: Free daily wine news and thousands of expert recommendations from the publishers of Decanter magazine.
Diario del Vino: Information about South American wine in both English and Spanish. Based in Santiago, Chile.
Doc's News: A new site loaded with the wine adventures and observations from Atlanta's Doc Lawrence. Doc is chair-elect of the Food and Beverage Section, Public Relations Society of America and a veteran journalist.
Downwright: Wine lover and web developer David Wright's site for fellow oenophiles. Wine trivia, tasting notes and winery information. Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Dr. Vino: A wine politics specialist and oenophile (a.k.a. wine geek) welcomes you to his informative yet light-hearted free website with independent wine picks, views on wine politics, and more.
Drinks Are On Me: Dale Cruse, a website developer, likes to eat, drink and write about both. Based in Norwood, MA.
Eat Drink Dine: This site offers suggestions on matching wine to more than five hundred dishes. It goes beyond the basics of what to drink with chicken, for example, and has specific suggestions based on how the chicken is cooked: whether barbecued, as coq au vin or in a butter, cream, satay or teriyaki sauce. You can search for either a dish to match your wine or a wine to match your dish. If you don't find exactly what you want, you can e-mail the site for an answer. Even though the site is sponsored by Seagram's, and the wines recommended are (not surprisingly) those that they make or import, there is still lots of useful information on wine styles and food flavors.
Eat Well, Drink Better: Wine educator John McNulty's website which features advice on wine and a list of Philadelphia's best BYOB restaurants.
eBacchus: The wine information community with member reviews. Based in Oxnard, California.
Elite Wine: Elite Wine, the online magazine for discriminating wine lovers. Based in Austin, TX, please call (512) 470-5944 or e-mail contact@elitewine.com.
EncycloWine: The open-source wiki encyclopedia for wine enthusiasts. All aspects of wine are covered, including the types of wine, countries and regions, winemaking process, wine tasting, terms, culture and history. Anyone can contribute by editing and adding articles.
Enobytes Wine Online: A free source to wine ratings, reviews, tasting notes, monthly wine picks, restaurant reviews and winery tasting room reviews. Also has a community food and wine forum and editor's blogs. Based in Portland, Oregon.
Everyday Wine: Journalist Gretchen Roberts likes to drink a little every day. Join her as she navigates the world of everyday wine. Based in Knoxville, TN.
Fine Wine Guide: Information about fine wine for wine beginners explained in a simple manner. Learn the art of appreciating wine, the various methods of wine storage and more.
First Click Resource Centre: An interactive, membership-driven portal dedicated to bringing the global cool climate grape and wine industry community closer through enhanced communication channels. The FCRC is interdisciplinary and includes cool climate viticulture, oenology, wine business, wine tourism, wine history and culture. Features include the Virtual Hotline, News Forum, Wine Events Clearing House, and a Research Search Engine. Based in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Flavours Magazine: This entertaining, food and drink magazine is available in Manitoba Liquor Marts, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority locations and selected Alberta liquor stores. The magazine offers articles and recipes from chefs and drink pairings and features from experts on wine, beer and spirits.
FMR Sommelier: Francisco M. Rosa is a sommelier who has worked 21 years in the restaurant industry. His site includes wine reviews, articles and other wine information written in French. Based in St-Hubert, Quebec.
Food and Wine Blog: The focus is on the Baltimore food and wine scene, including a new wine club. Information on vineyards, wineries and wine websites.
Food, Wine and Travel: Australian writer Christine Salins travels the world, sampling the best food and wine. Based in Canberra, Australia, please e-mail christine@foodwinetravel.com.au
Gaby's Potential Cellaring Index (GPCI): A cost-benefit wine index that suggests wines wines that are both high quality and have a great cellaring potential relative to their price.
Golly's Wine Drops: Wine tastings, thoughts and occasional rambles from a pragmatic wine consumer. No scores, just sips on this blog based in the U.K.
Good Libations, The Wine Show: A web-based weekly talk radio show about wine. Live Fridays at 1:00 PM Pacific on the Voice America Network or anytime on demand. Interviews with winemakers, chefs, vintners and other experts in the wine industry. Call us with your grape quesions. Hosted by Karl Von Senden and Marcia Josephs. Please call 602-577-1290 or e-mail info@goodlibations.net.
Grande Passione: A blog written by two students, one living in Italy and the other in Hong Kong, who are studying to pass sommelier and WEST exams, respectively. They share their notes and passion to gain insight and improve on their studies.
Grape Expectations by Max Crus: Selected columns by one of Australia's most widely published wine writers (and photographers), Simon Hughes aka Max Crus, offering a lighthearted look at Australian wines and wine industry and a glimpse into Aussie culture. Examples of Simon's wine industry images can also be seen on the site. Based in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.
Grape Nutz: Frequently updated wine reviews, travelogues of wine touring, wine cellars, wine labels and more. Based in Irvine, California, please call 949-322-3130 or e-mail eric@grape-nutz.com.
Grape Radio: A radio show about wine broadcast over the Internet once or twice a week. Topics include the enjoyment of wine, wine news, industry trends and interviews with international winemakers, vineyards owners, wine retailers and wholesalers, restaurateurs and sommeliers. Based in Tustin, California, please call 714-883-2720 or e-mail brian@graperadio.com.
Grape Wall of China: Nine local writers and expatriates in Greater China write about the local wine scene from the point of view of wine distributors, winemakers, academics, educators, consultants and consumers. They are based in Beijing, Shanghai, Shanxi, Taipei and Hong Kong. Grape Wall of China is a non-profit blog administered by Jim Boyce and aims to increase knowledge of the wine scene in the world's biggest wine market.
grapefoot: A community wine and review web site. Members can blog about their wine and dine experiences and keep their favorite wines in a virtual wine cellar. Based in Victoria, B.C.
Great Wines of South Africa: A blog with information on South African wines and restaurants. Based in Johannesburg.
Hawke's Bay Winemakers: Combining New World fruit flavours with old world structure, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand red wines are unique in their style. The wines are typically merlot or cabernet sauvignon.
Hot Wine List: Wines for all ocassions. Offers a Top 100 list.
Hudson Valley Wineries Blog: A discussion on the trials and tribulations of making wine in the
Hudson Valley of New York.
Indian Wine: Portal for the Indian wine industry and consumers.
Indian Wine Academy Newsletter: Based in New Delhi, India.
Inside Napa Valley: A directory for Napa Valley wine country. Based in Napa Valley, California, please call 707-256-2278 or e-mail info@insidenapavalley.com.
Internet Wine Guide: Instant access to all major wine sites worldwide. Based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK. E-mail contact@internetwineguide.com.
Jancis Robinson: Jancis Robinson, the first lady of wine and my favorite wine writer, posts her witty, thought-provoking columns from the Financial Times of London on her site for free. Her encyclopedic Oxford Companion to Wine, with more 3,400 entries, is available on her site for £39/year. It is the best reference guide to wine available. Visit her Purple Pages, a source of information, gossip and opinion for subscribers from some sixty countries. I've recommended several of her books on my site, including the Oxford Companion to Wine, Tasting Pleasure and the World Atlas of Wine.
Joe's Wine Blog: Joe tastes hundreds of wines each year, from everyday wines to the world's greatest, from grapes and regions around the world. These are his thoughts on those tastings. Based in Montreal, Quebec.
Josians Wine: Writing for consumers about good wines available in New York stores. Based in Astoria, New York, please call 347-239-5190 or e-mail wine@josianswine.com.
Ken's Wine Guide: An Internet wine buying guide with reviews by Ken and the KWG tasting panel. Ken’s Wine Guide consolidates professional ratings from eight of the leading wine rating publications and highlights notable wines, restaurants, wineries, and places to stay for novices and enthusiasts alike.
Kronick Wino: Natalie Kronick's blog that offers wine tasting notes and local Connecticut restaurant reviews. She also writes about good wine values, food pairings and local wine events.
La Route du Vin: Cynthia Hurley is a French wine importer in the U.S. and a wine columnist for France Magazine. Her blog reports on her travels in France on La Route du Vin, including her encounters and discoveries in all the French wine regions.
Le Sommelier Fou: A blog (en français) about all things wine. Short chronicles are posted regularly. This blog is open to other people for posting. Based in Gatineau, Québec.
Les' Wines & Vines Radio Show: America’s first wine radio show to have a live audience and to taste three wines on-air during the broadcast. Les Kincaid presents his listeners with stimulating, provocative information and great interviews or discussions with knowledgeable guests in the wine industry, including vintners, winery owners, sommeliers. Listen worldwide on the internet at www.crni.net every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Pacific. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Life of Reiley: The monthly online newsletter celebrating life's "consuming passion." Subscribe today for your monthly fix.
Living on Wine and Food: Offers recipes that are easy for the average cook who has little time yet still wants to enjoy delicious food. There are also party ideas and details for strange occasions (i.e. the Soft Foods dinner party for friends that are post throat surgery and can't chew or Yanksgiving, a party for Americans in Canada). Based in Toronto, Ontario.
Local Pairings: A weekly dose of food, wine and the good life. With tips on interesting wines, favorite restaurants and seasonal local foods, Local Pairings brings an insider's view of the San Francisco Bay Area, straight from the heart of wine country.
Lodi Wine Country: Information and links to Lodi, California, wineries, travel, golf and shopping.
Matching Food and Wine: A comprehensive food and drink matching site from award-winning U.K. food and wine writer Fiona Beckett, a contributing editor to Decanter magazine. She also includes pairings with beer, spirits and cocktails. Subscribers get individual advice on drinks to match the meals they're planning and a free e-book among other benefits.
Matching Food and Wine: Comprehensive new food-and-drink matching site from award-winning U.K. food and wine writer Fiona Beckett, a contributing editor to Decanter magazine. She includes pairings with beer, spirits and cocktails, too. Subscribers get individual advice on drinks to match the meals they're planning and a free e-book, among other benefits.
Mem Wine: Helps those who enjoy wine keep their memories fresh and wine details readily available over the Internet or by mobile phone. Based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mondosapore: Terry Hughes' blog about Italian wines and adventures in New York City.
MostlyWine.ca: A Canadian site where wine lovers can participate in online discussions about their passion. The site features forums for the discussion of wine tasting notes, pairings with food, recipes, and winemaking.
My Wine Education: Michelle and her husband explore the world of wine, and learn as they go. The site offers tasting notes and reviews of trips and travels, regional events in the Cincinnati area, including wineries and festivals focusing on the Ohio River Valley AVA.
My Wine List: Allows users to track the wines they drink and own, as well as view all wines entered with notes and reviews. Also provides basic wine information. E-mail info@mywinelist.net.
My Wine Pal: Provides wine education and in-home private tastings, information on wine tours, and free downloadable wine reviews. Our specialty is Southern Hemisphere wineries, but we also are very knowledgeable about wineries from BC, Oregon, California and France. Based in Burnaby, BC.
Native Food and Wine: Hosts Kevin Lynch, certified sommelier, and Amber Share, chef and certified wine professional, travel the world bringing you food and wine stories direct from the people that produce what we eat and drink.
New England Vine: An online directory of wineries, dining, lodging, shopping, entertainment and events in the New England region of the United States.
New Jersey Vine: An online resource for New Jersey wine enthusiasts.
New Zealand Winegrowers: Highlights New Zealand's wine varietals, the unique terroir of each region, statistics and a comprehensive directory of New Zealand wineries.
New Zealand Wines in Canada: News and information about New Zealand wineries, wine releases, which stores to sell them in Canada and Canadian events featuring NZ wines. Based in Vancouver, BC, please call 604-644-4647 or e-mail enquiries@nzwines.ca.
Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site: The only historic wine vaults in Newfoundland & Labrador are operated by the charitable organization, the Newfoundland Historic Trust. The web site documents the history of Newman's in the province, lists tours and special events and carries a selection of fortified wines.
Nirvino Wine Reviews: A collection of wine reviews and wine ratings from wine critics around the world. We attempt to catalog every review and rating available for the wines in our database. These reviews and ratings are then calculated into an overall score, The Nirvino Rating, for each wine. In addition Nirvino provides information on appellations, grapes, vineyards, vintages, winemakers, wineries, wine stores, and terroir. Based in San Francisco, California.
North Carolina Wine: A comprehensive site on the rapidly-growing wine industry in North Carolina.
North Carolina Wineries: Joseph Robert Mills: The second edition of A Guide to North Carolina's Wineries (John F. Blair, Inc.) profiles sixty-four of the state's wineries. In addition to including wine lists, directions to the wineries and contact information, the book details the history of each winery.
Northwest Stir: A free newsletter for culinary professionals that includes industry topics, wine and spirit coverage and regional news from Washington and Oregon. E-mail addresses are kept confidential. E-mail editor@nwstir.com.
Northwest Wine of the Week: Curious about the wines and wineries of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia? Get the inside scoop from Andy Perdue's free weekly e-mail column. Perdue is editor of Wine Press Northwest magazine and author of The Northwest Wine Guide: A Buyer's Handbook.
NYC Wine Report: Each week, the NYC Wine Report reviews six exciting new wines and notes the NYC-area shops that carry the wine. An advertising-free, independent and irreverent source of smart buying advice. Please e-mail dan@nycwinereport.com.
Oenologist: Focuses on honoring and profiling the people of wine, as well as acting as a resource tool for everything wine-related, short of wine reviews. We are targeting well-educated, adult connoisseurs who are serious about wine education. Based in Washington, DC.
Oenophobia: A Fear Of Wine: A blog to help novice drinkers overcome their fear of purchasing and tasting wine. The blog includes tasting reviews, wine recommendations and interactive tasting experiences. It also chronicles the path from concept to opening of a wine bar in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Okanagan Wines: Offers information about the Okanagan Valley's wineries, wines, events and awards, as well as unique tools to help you select wine for any occasion. Based in Oliver, B.C.
On the Menu Radio: A weekly, one-hour radio program on the world of food, wine, travel and lifestyle. Features articles, audio archives, and travel, food and lifestyle-related resources. Based in Pittsburgh, PA.
On Wine: An independent web site about Australian wine with articles, tips and buying suggestions.
Orbis Fratres Organoleptici: Focused on wine discourse and its critical analysis to uncover the hidden historical, political and sociological structures behind a way of talking and writing about wine. Analysis of news facts, new movements in the wine industry, old and well respected wine establishment features. Based in Belgium.
Organic Wine Journal: Explores wines that are as good for the planet as they are for our palates. Features organic and biodynamic wine news, reviews, winery profiles, chef interviews, recipes, blogs and more. Based in New York.
Paso Robles Westside AVA: A group of 21 Paso Robles growers and wineries have been working for several years to present a meaningful AVA petition for the Paso Robles Westside. This site offers more information on the issue.
Patty's Pinot Closet: Patty Landee's free newsletter and website are dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of pinot noir, including growing areas and their related terroir, wines, restaurants, accommodations, and wine events. Based in Pebble Beach, California.
Pinot File: A weekly online newsletter devoted to pinot noir that features winery and winemaker profiles, pinot noir releases and reviews and insider information to buy pinots. Warning: Readers may develop a hopeless passion for pinot noir.
Pinot Report: Dedicated to Western American pinot noir, with news, wine reviews, travel and menus designed for pinot. To subscribe or view a sample issue, visit the web site.
Pinotphile: A blog of one person's quest to find the Pinot Noir sweet spot. Wine reviews and recommendations are given on this journey to find the wine that has the best combination of quality and value. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, e-mail admin@pinotphile.com.
Planet Wine: A free directory of the world’s wineries and vineyards, with wine facts, tips, maps and visiting information.
Popping Corks: provides a free, continuously updated directory of Internet wine reviews, including excerpts, comments, wine news and wine discussion forums in an accessible, user-friendly format.
Port Wine: News, tips, article and links related to port, including storing, serving and enjoying this fortified wine.
Professional Friends of Wine: Wine appreciation and education, including a basic wine course, extensive consumer and editorial articles, contemporary and historic photos, diagrams, charts, tasting notes, recommendations and links.
Professor Bainbridge on Wine: A blog with wine reviews and commentaries on wine news. The focus is California wine, with a sideline on red Bordeaux.
PS I Love You: To promote, educate and legitimize Petite Sirah as a noble varietal, with a special emphasis on its terroir uniqueness. Please e-mail info@psiloveyou.org.
QPR Wines: A wine-buying monthly e-newsletter that lists wines by wine critics' average score, then by price, to answer questions such as "Is a 90 rated 2000 Bordeaux a good value for $20?" Each issue profiles a different vintage and varietal. The premiere issue on 2000 Bordeaux is available free of charge at the web site.
Red is Life: The spirituality of drinking red wine, with wine and restaurant news. Based in New York City, please call 212-595-4783 or e-mail hbh@projects.com.
Red Wine Academy: All the types of red wine are discussed in detail but equally discussed are things such as tasting wine, storing wine, explaining wine terminology, and much more. The site offers a free newsletter on red wine. Based in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.
Rhone Rangers: A non-profit, educational organization to increase the public's knowledge of wines made from Rhone grapes grown in America, including their production and enjoyment. The group hosts two major tastings each year in San Francisco and Seattle, and is developing a regional tasting program for the rest of the U.S.
Rick's Wine Site: Rick McNees, wine collector and occasional writer, publishes Rick's WineSite with useful information and links for wine enthusiasts, from the neophyte to the master. Included on the site are his personal wine journal, tastings and wine travels, wine book and label libraries, wine wave files and a user forum. Based in Naperville, Illinois, please call 630-983-1820 or e-mail wine@mcnees.org.
Robert Parker: The indepenent and most influential consumer's guide to fine wines. Parker's scores are used by wine stores and wine lovers around the world to make their buying decisions.
Route du Vin: Offers a weekly e-mail newsletter that searches out the best online wine articles from around the world. Named after the famous wine-touring routes of France, Route du Vin travels the world to give you an understanding of the land, vines, winemakers and cultures that produce great wine. The philosophy: No 100-point wine scores, no inside-baseball industry gossip, no nose-out-of-joint attitude -- just a love of good wine.
Sally's Place: The site's writers have scoured the world for the best restaurants, chefs, recipes, books, products, cooking schools, ethnic cuisines, travel articles and lodgings. At Sally's Place Internet Radio Network, you'll hear interviews with industry professionals.
Savour Life Magazine: Savour Life offers a weekly online food and drink magazine that Saskatchewan bistros, wine pairings, specialty beers and recipes. Savour Life Magazine won the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce 2005 Paragon Award for Best New Business Venture.
Second Ferment: Ottawa writer and sommelier student Bethany Harpur explores how well wine pairs with everything: food, travel, humour, motherhood, marriage and careers. Features her quasi-regular wine review, “Quaff This.”
Silly Tasting Note Generator: Who needs wine writers? When you're in the mood for a laugh, visit this site. Every time the page loads, it generates a random satirical "tasting note." Some examples: "Wholly obtuse but boggling semillon. Throws out mustard, extra-ripe lime zest and forceful quail egg casserole. Drink now through graduation." "Rounded and sturdy sauvingnon blanc. Contains cactus, hopeless chicken and lingering beef jerky." "Dark and mysterious, almost spiny, brackish pinot noir. Hints of hair-spray and forceful Cheetos."
Simple Hedonisms: Articles and Reviews of Food, Wine, & Wine Country Lifestyle. I live in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. I am an educated wine consumer, dabbling home winemaker and have a hobby vineyard. Wine, food, and wine country lifestyle are my passions.
Simply Wines: Wines made simple to taste, buy and serve. Take a virtual tour of Californian wineries and learn the basics of varietals, appellations, proper storage and serving techniques.
SkyBlue Mallorca Food & Wine Guide: Information on restaurants, wine estates and gourmet products and services in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Snooth: A comprehensive wine review database with nearly two million reviews on 300,000 wines. Users can also purchase wine directly from more than 200 merchants and wineries. Based in New York, New York.
Sommelier India: This blog includes news, commentary and event listings for Indian wine enthusiasts around the world. The print edition of Sommelier India includes features on the wine lifestyle, tidbits on wines to drink, reviews of restaurants that serve wine and lots more from the world around wine. Please e-mail info@sommelierindia.com.
Spainish Wine Regions: Information about Spanish wine regions and their wines.
Spittoon: British writer Andy Barrow's site with lots of excellent tasting notes, articles and news.
Spivak On Wine: Mark Spivak's site offering his vision of the world of wine and food, with restaurant reviews, travel essays and reviews of wine ranging from supermarket labels to collectibles.
Taste Of Wine TV: Video and podcast producers of tours, products and wine-related services. Based in San Diego, California.
Tasting Room Confidential: Notes from Vancouver wine writer Mari Kane, including wine news, reviews and commentary on wine enjoyment. Updated every Friday.
Texas Wine & Life: Lists Texas wineries, vineyards, wine reviews, Texas wine events and places of interest.
The Best of Wines: Reviews of premium wines with a focus on wines priced $20 or less. Based in Los Angeles, California.
The Frugal Oenophile: As "The Frugal Oenophile," Richard eschews designer wines and instead seeks out everyday values. His Lexicon of Wine Tasting Terms is compact and comprehensive, and sells for less than $10. Richard's free monthly e-mail newsletter digs into important wine topics and he also offers a free Wine of the Week. His events and links web pages are among the most comprehensive and up-to-date available. E-mail rwdbest@sympatico.ca.
The Grindstaff Chronicles: The Grindstaff Chronicles Newsletter is published in the USA by farmers, ranchers and neighbors. Issues of the the day are discussed over multi-course dinners and fine wine. It is intended to share the thoughts and lifestyle of people who work hard, like to relax and enjoy life. Based in Minneapolis, please e-mail editor@grindstaffchronicles.com.
The Orbis' Wineshed: This daughter site of the OFO-homeblog contains tasting notes linked to information about a variety of wineries worldwide. This site is written in Dutch and based in Belgium.
The Organic Wine Review: A portal into the world of Organic Wines. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Red Wine Haiku Review: Reviews of red wine, written in strict haiku form, humor and insight. Based in Forest Hills, New York.
The Saucy Sisters: Girls just wanna have fun. And that's what the Saucy Sisters provide on their slightly off-beat wine site. Test your wine savvy (for prizes), find a recipe with wine matches or follow them on their Wine Divas Tour.
The Savvy Connoisseur: Promotes member wineries, vineyards, wine shops, retailers and restaurants, and allows visitors to search the Savvy Connoisseur Wine Cellar. Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, e-mail cs@savvyconnoisseur.com.
The Traveling Vineyard: Wine tastings led by expert hosts in 28 states that demystify the wine-buying experience through a party plan concept. Call 1-866-339-9029.
The Wine Cask Blog: Wine reviews for everyone from the casual drinker to the enologically astute. Based in Twin Cities, Minnesota.
The Wine Channel: A broadband broadcast channel presenting instructional, educational and entertainment programming for people who love wine and the lifestyle it represents. Based in Pasadena, California.
The Wine Chef: DarLyn Pochan C.C., the Wine Chef, will lead you and your guests in your own kitchen through a hands-on creation of a customized meal, paired with wines. This is a teaching environment highlighting the subtle touches that separate grand fare from the usual. Based in Rochester, New York.
The Wine Doctor: Offers plenty of wine profiles, stimulating articles and great tasting notes from this regularly-updated web site.
The Wine Info Site: A multilingual website offering information in four languages on more than 400 grape varieties and 1,200 wine regions, including details on climate, regulations, maps, soil, and so on. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Wine Pages: Tom Cannavan's web site is full of wine reviews, articles and tips.
The Wine Report: The Wine Report magazine is unpretentious wine information you can use.
The Wine Snob: Wine and food advice, educational tastings, corporate events, newsletter and recommendations. Based in Clinton, New Jersey.
The Wine Wanker: Reviews and information on New Zealand wine and the New Zealand wine industry from the point of view of a twenty-something Wellington sommelier.
The Winery Channel: Wine video shows about wineries, winemakers and other wine-related topics. Home of The Daily Cork blog and almanac. Based in Glendale, California.
Through The Walla Walla Grape Vine: Wine, wisdom, wit and words from a Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman. Based in Walla Walla, Washington.
TiZwine: This recently revamped site is the largest portal for New Zealand wine, with profiles of more than 500 wineries and extensive tasting notes on thousands of the country’s wines. TiZwine also runs its own tastings with the results on both the site and in a monthly e-magazine called Bravo. It produces the newsletters WineBiZ (aimed at the industry) and Tipple (for the consumer). Based in Greenhithe, New Zealand.
Tokyo Through the Drinking Glass: A blog devoted to sake, wine, and the culinary explorations of one woman in Tokyo.
Tom Black: Offers wine articles, restaurant reviews, tasting notes and wine events.
Tony Aspler: The Wine Guy
Toronto Wine: A resource for the Toronto wine lover with links to wine bars, wine-friendly restaurants, events, clubs, courses, buying and storage options plus major wine tour operators.
Treasure Valley Wine and Food Blog: Notes on wine tasting, food and wine parings, the proper use of wine and wine experiences. The blog accepts all appropriate postings and comments. Based in Boise, Idaho.
Tutto Montefalco: Offers a description of the city of Montefalco, Italy, and the wines produced here.
Uncork Life!: The sister site to WineChateau.com, Uncork Life! follows the adventures of resident blogger Brian Freedman through the world of wine. Topics include food and wine pairings, tasting notes, short videos, and other topics. Based in Philadelphia, PA.
UnCorked: Dan and Krista Stockman are newspaper reporters at The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They also write a wine column called Uncorked, aimed at those who want to love wine but don't know how. The column runs every Saturday and has a loyal following of fans.
Uncorked in Calgary: A casual wine blog for Calgary and region wine lovers, hosted by award-winning Calgary Herald writer Shelley Boettcher.
Vegas Wineaux: This is a blog is about small wine/food businesses, tastings, and wine-related events in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Veritas In Vino: Alice Feiring is a self-described wine cop traversing the earth, writing and speaking her mind, drinking and recommending wines that are honest. With her blog, she's trying to swell the ranks of those who love the differences in each vintage, who abhor homogenization, who want wines that make them smile, think, laugh,and feel sexy.
Viini Web: Information about Finnish wine, alcohol culture and policy issues and statistical information about drinking habits. Based in Helsinki, Finland, please call 358-094587823 or e-mail info@viiniweb.net.
Vin Sense: A site with the goal of challenging the state-run liquor system in Indiana with respect to wine purchasing and distribution.
Vinchotzi: Jennifer Rosen is a Colorado-based writer who sends out her irreverent and witty wine columns that originally appear in the Rocky Mountain News.
Vine Language: Supports the winemakers of Lodi, California with light commentary, local events, and feature stories on the area's wine community.
Vine: Uncorked: Adrianne Ditmer's blog with information on the many facets of wine and its industry. Adrianne is working toward her Certified Sommelier title with the Court of Master Sommeliers and a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management. Based in Santa Cruz, California.
Vines: Vines magazine focuses on Canadian wines, spirits and food.
Vinessence: This site focuses on the wines of Switzerland, its topology and terroir.
VineTrekker: An American database of vineyards and wineries, including an individual site for each state offering information such as food and wine pairing advice. Based in Chicago, Illinois.
VinForum: A Danish wine portal with information, news, reviews and a wine auction. Please e-mail info@vinforum.dk.
Vinifico: A site run by a passionate Canadian wine guy. Reviews focus on wines in the $20-40 price range. Based in Vancouver, B.C.
ViniLazio: Food and wine producers of Latium, the central region of Italy. In cludes the history of wine, wine in both music and poetry. Based in Rome, Italy, please e-mail info@vinilazio.org.
Vino: Offers wine reviews and news, wine country guides, an international winery guide, a wine store locator and an online wine store.
Vino Cibo: Craig Camp's VinoCibo.com focuses on Italian wine and features a free weekly wine selection, wine discussion forum, tours and two in depth newsletters, Raccolta and The VinoCibo Report. Every aspect of Italian wine is covered with an emphasis on Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello.
Vinodiversity: An information site for lesser-known grape varieties, with an emphasis on Australian wine from newer wineries and regions. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, please call 61 3 9397 7971 or e-mail darby@vinodiversity.com.
Vinography: A wine blog of detailed tasting notes, restaurant reviews, wine news and editorial articles. Based in San Francisco, CA, please call 415-730-3209 or e-mail alder@vinography.com.
Vinomania: Gurvinder Bhatia is the wine columnist for CBC radio in Edmonton and a contributing editor and columnist to Tidings Magazine. He is also a wine instructor at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants, and owner of Vinomania Wines & Spirits Warehouse. His web site offers lots of helpful wine tips and information.
Vintage Nebraska: Tourism information about Nebraska wineries, breweries, artisan cheese producers and bed & breakfast establishments. Based in Lincoln.
Vintage Sentiments / Wine Types: Do You Blend? Find out with "Wine Types: Discover Your Inner Grape," a book that takes a unique, light-hearted look at personality, communication and wine. Fill out the assessment and find out if you are a Pinot Noir, a Champagne, a Cabernet or a Merlot. Wine Types is fun, educational, vintage. Based in Blaine, Washington.
Vintners: Global wine, spirits and beer web portal. Please e-mail vance@vintners.com.
Vinum Canada: Vinum.ca is a free wine and food magazine for the beginner, novice or enthusiast. Based in Montreal, Quebec, please e-mail admin@vinum.ca.
Virginia Wine Guide: Offers authoritative tasting notes on Virginia wines by an expert panel, information on Virginia wineries, a downloadable tour guide to Virginia wine country, events calendar and free monthly newsletter.
Visit Vineyards: Recommendations and expert reviews of Australian wineries, vineyards, food outlets, restaurants and accommodations in all wine regions. Plus art, golf and other attractions.
Waiheke Winegrowers Association: Information about the winegrowers of this small wine-producing area in New Zealand specializing in Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay wines and offering wine tourism.
Walla Walla Wine News: A guide to Walla Walla Valley, Washington State wines, with listings of winery events, tastings, lodging and dining.
Wannabe Wino: Reviews of the wines that the Wannabe Wino drinks, many from California, but also any other region that strikes her fancy. Also includes photos of my wine with dinner and descriptions of the pairing, along with the occasional recipe. Musings on wine news, vineyard visit descriptions, local wine events, and D.C. area restaurant reviews. Based in Alexandria, VA.
Wein Plus: Rates 6,000-7,000 German wines a year. Based in Erlangen, Germany.
Wild Women on Wine: Wild Women on Wine offers a program designed to bring women together with wine, cheese and chocolate. The purpose is to afford women the opportunity to experience the fun, joy and camaraderie of women all over the world. We are here to inspire women to take time for themselves. We believe that Wild Women come in all shapes and sizes, but they are all of one mind.
Wine & Cuisine: The magazine of the wine, food, travel and the arts for the American South and Southwest. Based in Euless, Texas, please call 817-868-7417 or e-mail wine@wineandcuisine.org.
Wine & Dine BC News: A comprehensive wine and food pairing resource. Plus what's happening in British Columbia's wine and food scene. Based in Vancouver, B.C., please e-mail info@wineanddinebcnews.ca.
Wine and Dine: John Brown's blog at the Charleston Gazette's web magazine casts a wry eye while ranging far and wide in discussing the art of wine and food.
Wine and Leisure: The Wine Baron's site covers the wine regions of the world and their best wineries and wines. Written in a not-too-serious and irreverent style, with lots of information. Based in Grimsby, Ontario.
Wine Answers: Want to know how to select your house wine? Why some wines give you a headache? What do to do with leftover wine? How to read a wine label? The Wine Market Council, a non-profit group representing the U.S. wine trade, offers answers to hundreds of wine questions. There's a section for frequently asked questions or you can e-mail your questions to a wine expert who will respond within 24 hours.
Wine Cabinet Guide: Information about fine wine for beginners. Learn the art of appreciating wine, the various methods of wine storage and much more. Based in Singapore.
Wine Canine: Wine reviews, recipes and miscellaneous musings. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Wine Cellar Secrets: Discover the secrets to constructing your own basement wine cellar or a mini cellar in a spare closet. Find out how to store your wine in optimum conditions so that it can age well. Based in Sydney, Australia.
Wine Chief: WineChief, an international wine and food lover, advises where to taste the wines he recommends, his top 25 wines under $25 matched with recipes. Based in San Jose, California, e-mail winechief@winechief.com.
Wine College of Champagne: The technical and teaching site of the Wine College of Champagne, France, which offers viticulture and oenology courses.
Wine Country: A comprehensive guide to California Wine Country. Information on wine tours, wine tasting, lodging, dining and events.
Wine Country Divas: Two Sonoma Valley natives who share a love for wine, food and wine country lifestyle. A fun and informative site about where to stay, eat and play in the wine country.
Wine Country South Africa: Wine, food, accommodation, attractions and wineries in South Africa for the lovers of the good things in life to experience the richness and variety the Paarl region offers in the Western Cape.
Wine Democracy: Allows wine lovers to store and share wine ratings and tasting notes. Build your own collection of wine reviews, and see what others are saying.
Wine Discussion: A community blog where wine lovers from all walks of life and experience levels can discuss any aspect of wine with other members, ask questions, post tasting notes, recommendations, and so on. Based in Santa Rosa, California.
Wine Diva: Wine information snippets for South African women. Based in Pretoria, South Africa.
Wine Down Under: Promotes wine to all levels of interest and experience in home winemaking, particularly for those with a passion for Australian Wine.
Wine Drive: Lists 100 French vineyards where you can taste and buy fine wines, including more than 730 wines from over 150 appellations.
Wine Fairy: Tune in to listen to independent broadcast wine journalist, Lynn Krielow Chamberlain, who has been hosting the show since 1999. The show brings you insider access to experts in wine and food from around the world. Heard worldwide, you can find Wine and Dine Radio on the iTunes Talk Radio Directory, Live365 radio network and wine podcast on Mobile UpSnap. Based in North Carolina.
Wine Fanatics of Western Canada: A wine forum for British Columbians, but also applicable to all Canadians who collect wine. Reviews B.C. and Washington state wines with tasting notes. There's also a section with restaurant reviews from Vancouver, the Okanagan and a travel section. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, please call 604-730-0293 or e-mail o@novus-tele.net.
Wine Fest News: Information and news about upcoming wine festivals in the USA and worldwide. Web links to wine festivals and events by date or by region. Read reviews of festivals the authors have attended and post your own blog on the readers' forum. Based in Naples, Florida.
Wine for Newbies Podcast: A free online wine course, the Wine for Newbies podcast offers wine drinkers the chance to learn more about their favorite beverage. Listen at your leisure on your computer, iPod or other mp3 device. Based in South Bend, IN.
Wine Geeks: The sister site of Foodgeeks.com is filled with hundreds of wine reviews, including food pairing ideas for each wine. Wine articles are designed for the newbie looking to enhance his or her knowledge to advance to the world of wine geekdom.
Wine Goddess: In search of the perfect glass, the Wine Goddess talks about the world of wine in New Jersey.
Wine Goose: The wine blog of Wine Goose based in Dublin, Ireland. Offers history, trivia, tasting notes and recommendations, as well as real life stories.
Wine Guide Australia: Raising the awareness of many smaller Australian wines and wineries that don't have the exposure in the European and world markets. Focusing on wineries by state and region so visitors can find wineries in a specific area. E-mail info@wineguide-australia.com.
Wine Handbook: Articles and resources about wine and wine tasting. Based in the U.K. E-mail merielb@gmail.com.
Wine Intro: Learn about wine from the comfort of your home with free online wine lessons, descriptions of all major wine types, winery visit notes, thousands of photos of winery visits, thousands of label photos and thousands of wine reviews. There's even a full section on how to make your own wine.
Wine Investor: A community of wine investors and collectors who help each other with information about buying, learning about, investing in, storing, shipping, and selling wine. Based in Malvern, PA.
Wine Kulers: Gil Kulers writes Kulers Uncorked for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and for Golf Digest Index. His lack of pretentiousness and humor help novices as well as aficionados appreciate the wine lifestyle.
Wine Label Gallery: A whimsical collection of wine labels.
Wine Lover's Page: Daily updated site that offers wine tips and articles.
Wine Magazine: The official website of WINE magazine, South Africa
Wine of the Week: Lots of wine recommendations from this New Zealand-based wine e-newsletter. E-mail wineoftheweek@clear.net.nz.
Wine on the Web: Aims to be the consumer's friend with wine recommendations, features, vintage charts, directory of online wineries and audio-interviews from cellars worldwide. Editor Andrew Jones makes regular broadcast tours of the U.S. and the U.K.
Wine Online Reviews: Provides information about wine history, storage, kinds of grapes and health benefits. Introduces in tasting methods and recommends selected wines, describing regions, countries and winemakers.
Wine Out Loud: Wine Blogger Holly Brun's site who is based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Wine Release: Keeps wine enthusiasts informed about past and future fine wine release dates. Over 950 wineries have submitted their release information. The site offers a free monthly newsletter highlighting next month's wine releases.
Wine Scrolls: A wine blog based in Eastport, New York.
Wine Searcher: The Wine Searcher web site at www.wine-searcher.com is one of the best online sources of wine prices from around the world. A $25 subscription allows you to access a more comprehensive version of the site.
Wine Simple: One of the largest, freely circulated wine publications in the U.S., with unpretentious views on wine, food and lifestyle topics.
Wine Slob: Wine Slob is about enjoying wine without all the pretense and stuffiness.
Wine Squire: Seattle's online wine guide and industry resource. WineSquire offers wine recommendations, articles, event calendar, vintage charts and local industry resources such and wholesaler directory and employment resources. Based in Seattle, WA, please call 206-689-7032 or e-mail johnsch@winesquire.com.
Wine Talk: Offers wine tasting notes, recipes, food pairings and a chat board.
Wine Tasting Guy: Gary Landsman shares his thoughts on wine in his blog, from reviews of wine tasting events and wine bars to issues concerning the wine industry and online wine deals. Based in New York.
Wine Trail Traveler: Articles about visiting wineries added regularly to the Wine Trails section. The Learning Section has educational modules guides and articles. The Community section offers a forum, wine links, newsletter and opinion articles. Based in Columbia, Maryland.
Wine Whys: Sharon Sevrens and Mariquita Blumberg, both certified sommeliers, write an informative blog about wine tastings, general wine facts and interesting experiences with wine. Join them in exploring the world of wine.
Wine Wine Wine: A wine blog dedicated to searching out good values in red wines from around the world. Based in Auburn, Texas.
Wine Wise: A light-hearted look at the best value white, red and rosé wines available in British Columbia. Based in Campbell River, British columbia, please e-mail douglas_sloan@yahoo.com.
Wine Writers Xtra: A community of independent professional web wine writers, bringing together their opinions to provide a rich perspective on the world of wine. Articles, tasting notes, wine news etc are updated almost daily. A great source of wine knowledge and information. Guests and contributors are welcome.
Wine Writing by Richard James: Tasting notes and features from all over the planet with emphasis on south of France, especially Roussillon & Languedoc.
Wine X Magazine: Wine, food and an intelligent slice of vice.
Wine-Compass: A complete source for wine and vineyard information. View winery and event information by state. Includes glossary, varietals, tasting, open bulletin board discussions.
Wine4Freaks: A wine blog from the Danish wine writer Jan Olsen.
Winebiz: Australia's wine industry portal features the latest wine industry news, buyers' guide and a searchable database of Australian wineries. The website also provides a list of job positions available in the industry throughout Australia and the world, and features a list of Winetitles’ wine industry publications, including a daily e-newsletter. Based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Winecast: A wine blog and podcast featuring wine varieties, tasting notes and reviews of wine products. Each week one or two audio programs are presented that can be heard either on the site or downloaded to a portable MP3 player, such as Apple’s iPod. Based in Lakeville, MN, please e-mail winecast@gmail.com.
Winefront Monthly: A well-written newsletter from Australia. E-mail winefront@winefrontmonthly.com.au.
Winekee: A Shanghai-based company that sells wine, organizes events and posts wine information in Chinese.
Winelightenment: A portal to unite people with a like-minded view that wine is an experience that should be enjoyed and shared by everyone. The site is being developed to share wines, ideas, experiences and more. It now features articles, pictures and local Ottawa wine and food events organized by Italian Sommelier and Wine Instructor Antonio Mauriello.
WineLog Blog by Ward: Ward Kadel tastes many wines and writes about the parts of his life that include wine in his blog. He and his wife grew up in Napa and Sonoma, and they still live nearby in Northern California.
Wineminded: Offers wine reviews.
Winery Adventures: Reviews of wineries in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky. Also offers recipes and wine tasting tips. Based in Chillicothe, Ohio, e-mail sharon@wineryadventures.com.
Winerybound: A directory of more than 4,000 American wineries detailing events, wines and directions via Google maps. Users can search wineries by maps, AVA (region) or keyword. It's an excellent resource for reaching wineries for direct sales or touring.
Wines and Recipes: Helps consumers to find wines to meet their needs regarding price, type, taste characteristics and food choice. Provides independent reviews and ratings, winemaker notes and recipes to match wine selections. Based in Roswell, GA, please call 888-450-4529 or e-mail info@winesandrecipes.com.
Wines from Spain: A useful and comprehensive site provided by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior, ICEX), the authorised government agency to promote Spanish exports and companies.
Wines of Burgundy: BIVB is the official site for the wines of Burgundy, with information on the vintages of the Burgundy region, its history and producers (grape growers, merchants, wine cellar cooperatives). BIVB stands for Bureau Interprofession des vins de Bourgogne and it's based in Beaune, France.
Wines of South Africa: The U.K.-based consumer site for information on South African Wine. Articles from two top journalists (Chris Orr & Joanne Simon), special offers for the month, what's in the press, news stories and forthcoming tastings. Based in London, England.
Wines of Washington, Oregon and Idaho: Information on the appellations, wineries and wines of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
WineSpirit Institute: An online community that examines the connection between wine and spirituality. Based in Napa Valley, California.
Winestate Magazine: Winestate is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to the promotion of a greater appreciation and enjoyment of wine.
Winexpression: This is a blog dedicated to the love of wine. Based in Pleasanton, California.
Winezap: Find, price and compare wines online across hundreds of U.S. retailers at WineZap.com. Based in Emeryville, CA 94608, please call 510-547-9030 or e-mail info@winezap.com.
Women Wine Writers on the Web: A listing of blogs, web sites, e-newsletters and books by women wine writers. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Worcester Sauce: Website and blog of Stuart George, UK Young Wine Writer of the Year in 2003. Based in London.
World Wine Watch: Wine tasting notes for Ontario LCBO Vintages Releases, plus links to all major wine indexing portals (news and sites). Based in Toronto, Ontario.
Write for Wine: Margot Savell provides freelance writing services for Washington state wineries, wine clubs and other wine industry groups. The Write for Wine blog explores the fine wines of Washington state, from Woodinville to Walla Walla.
XYYZ: A free daily newsletter for guys in Toronto on style, cars, nightlife, culture, food, drink and everything you need to know to lead a sophisticated life in the city. XYYZ promises to make you a little bit cooler.
Yum: Dedicated to food, drink and life in Western Australian, as seen through the eyes of wine writer Max Veenhuyzen. A free fortnightly newsletter, “Tasting Notes” is also published and sent to those on the website's mailing list.
