A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs:
Lisa Zimmerman reports that Disneyland is about to begin selling wine.
Tom Wark describes a connection between wine and the #MeToo movement.
The Wine Economist reviews Elizabeth Gabay’s Rosé: Understanding the pink wine revolution and Rebecca Gibb’s The Wines of New Zealand Wine.
The Wine Cumudgeon’s weekly news report covers Drink Local’s book, plus three-tier and the Supreme Court and Dave McIntyre celebrates his 10th anniversary at the Washington Post
Pam Strayer reports on pop star Pink and her organic wine project.
Foxress reports on the virtues of Fino Sherry as a partner for some foods.
wineORL locates the “finest” artisanal grower-producers in the Champagne region
Winery Visits and Travel Posts
The Drunken Cyclist profiles Longshadows Vintners in Walla Walla WA.
Vino Sphere profiles natural winemaker Darek Trowbridge of Old World Winery in Russian River Valley
Wine Travel Eats visits Fazeli Cellars in Temecula.
Selected Reviews:
Reverse Wine Snob reviews the Avalon CAB Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Tom Lee reviews the 2011 Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard from Walla Walla.
Pull That Cork reviews the 2016 Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vine Zinfandel, Contra Costa County
Lisa Johnston reviews the Gaia Wild Ferment Assyrtiko 2017 from Santorini.