It’s not been quite a year since I decided to launch Wine On The Rocks and quite a bit has happened since DAY 001 and much more will happen by DAY 365… but that’s another blog entry. This entry is dedicated to my first JOINT episode with another blogger: Swiss Author and Foodie extraordinaire, Claudio Del Principe (Anonyme Köche). In addition to this episode, I also filmed a two part interview with Dieter Meier in regards to his Oranic Malbec & Malbec blends. Continue Reading…
Archive for the ‘Wine World’ Category
May
Mar
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BLOOD INTO WINE – WHAT WINE ON THE ROCKS WANTS TO BE WHEN IT GROWS UP
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, God all mighty, Hallelujah. I’ve seen the light and held the hand of the Devil as I walked through the shadows. Free at last, I’m free at last. I have no idea what that means but…
If you like wine – like even this much l..l – the BLOOD INTO WINE trailer Continue Reading…
Feb
0
2010 European Wine Blogger’s Conference Announced!
The European Wine Blogger’s Conference is announcing its 2010 location in Vienna, Austria, on October 22-24!
Last year’s conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, brought together over 120 bloggers, social media innovators and wine industry leaders from 14 different countries. Compared to the first edition, held in 2008 in Logroño, Spain Continue Reading…
Feb
0
2010 Bibendum Times Yearly Tasting – WOTR films at the event
This is the first WOTR event episode and I must admit, it was a lot of fun! There’s nothing like being surrounded by 1000 FREE wines, great people and the possibility to ask whatever the hell I want! In the first BTimes episode I had the opportunity to talk to Olly Smith of BBC Saturday Kitchen and Wine Idol fame, Anestis tells us about fine wine pairings with Greek wine and Tim Hanni MW – the Swami of Umami – gives us tips on sensory perception. Continue Reading…
Jan
0
A GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE BIBENDUM ANNUAL TASTING
Being confronted with 1000 wines and an expected attendance of 4000 people, there are surely a few things to think about when it comes to attending a wine event – the BIBENDUM ANNUAL TASTING 2010 is no exception. Here are a few tips :-) Look forward to seeing you there! Continue Reading…
Jan
0
Bibendum Annual Tasting 2010 – on JAN 20 at the Saatchi Gallery LDN
For those of you living in or visiting London on JAN 20, the annual Bibendum Tasting at the Saatchi Gallery is an event not to be missed. The biggest problem at such events is not which wine to taste but which wine to taste first – luxury problems I like to call them. 1000 wines, 200 producers and a fantastic location to boot. Continue Reading…
Dec
2
GAMBERO ROSSO – TRE BICCHIERI EVENT IN MUNICH – FEB01.2010
Gambero Rosso’s “Tre Bicchieri” (Three Glasses) world tour has become a highlight in many a wine lover’s calendar and on February 01, 2010 the show will be hitting Munich and held at the BMW Museum. Continue Reading…
Nov
1
SAVE SOME RIESLING, STOP THE B50 – OR GODZILLA WILL (TIME’S RUNNING OUT)
Now this isn’t exactly NEW news, but whoever said I was quick on the uptake. ACT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN – BE HEARD MY FRIENDS, BE HEARD!! Many of you may already know that some silly German politicians (for one, cough, cough – Kurt Beck, glad the SPD has taken a nose dive) have decide to push plans through in order to build the B50, a bridge spanning 1,7 KM, in the Mosel Valley (Germany’s largest bridge!). Continue Reading…
Nov
10
MY TAKE(S) ON THE EWBC – LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCT30 // NOV01 2009
What a whirlwind week it’s been. Miss Earlywood and I flew in to Lisbon a couple of days early in order to take in the Lisbon sights, scene, food and wine – the calm before the storm. Continue Reading…
Oct
0
I’m off to Lisbon for the EWBC!
The 2009 European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from October 30 – November 1, 2009. Bringing together bloggers of all backgrounds including: winemakers, wine writers, marketers, foodies, retailers and distributors from around the world, this year’s conference will address, “The Future of the Social Wine Brand”. Continue Reading…
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