Wine has been a hot topic for millennia; it has entwined with our culture like no other drink. Wine is fun, interesting, desirable, and posh; it’s the one drink for which you actually need to hit the books to fully understand. The complexity of its many faces, whether we talk provenance or grape varieties, wine producers or vintage variations, the wine universe is immense. It’s no surprise that wine education is mainstream, especially online. Wine blogs abound, and many of them have been running for decades. Both wine enthusiasts and experts share their wine reviews, experience and wine knowledge in many formats and styles, from videos to infographics. These are our favorite wine blogs online today, but we’re well aware that they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Tell us if we missed your favorite blogs in the comments below.
Wine Folly
Wine Folly is THE best wine blog for the inexperienced and intermediate wine enthusiasts on the web. When Madeline Puckette, a graphic designer and certified sommelier merged her talents, she began publishing the most beautiful graphics, maps and charts the world had ever seen, and above all, they were spot-on accurate. The blog began selling its maps and charts on print, and the vast material eventually became a New York Times Best-Selling book rewarding Madeleine with a James Beard award. You can browse Wine Folly for hours, learning something new every time. All with beautiful illustrations and comprehensive visual aids. Wine Folly has no competition for her visual, straightforward, wine knowledge material.
Fernando Beteta
Fernando Beteta is one of the most respected wine professionals in the industry. He earned the title of Master Sommelier in 2009 after a long history in the hospitality industry. Reaching the highest honor in the wine world didn’t stop Fernando to continue studying, and he shares his knowledge in his blog. Fernando’s blog is not for the faint-hearted; it’s focused on high-level wine expertise and digs deep in complex subjects like soils and blind tasting skills. Seasoned professionals and serious wine students will find Fernando’s blog a valuable resource. Do you want to assess your wine knowledge? Fernando share’s tests and quizzes regularly, but don’t get frustrated if they’re out of your league, these questions are tough!
The Wine Wankers
Two Australians run the Wine Wankers blog with a spirited sense of humor. The blog has half a million followers globally because of their casual, relaxed tone. There are no pretentious takes on wine here; it’s all about personal experiences. Both Conrad and Drew write their separate blog posts giving the website a refreshing duality that can keep you browsing around for hours. Wine Wankers will review pretty spectacular wines, and it’s not all mainstream. Buying advice and just fun stories around the two friends traveling to wine country, this blog is famous for a reason.
Vine Pair
Vine Pair has taken a business approach to blogging. They’re a self-proclaimed “digital media company delivering accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks and the experiences you have with a glass in hand,” and they do it very well. A dozen contributors create daily content at all levels of expertise, from wine regions explained to opinion pieces about rosé. A set of beautiful wine maps and an extensive list of wine reviews complete the picture. Vine Pair is firmly positioned in all social media channels. Vine Pair sets a standard for serious media platforms, and their expansion to other beverages guarantees that their continuous growth has no limit.
Wine Library
If you’re into wine, you’ve probably browsed wine related videos on YouTube; if you have, you already know Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary hosts one of the first video blogs on the web, Wine Library TV. Founded in 2006, Wine Library is a great way to learn about wine and have fun while at it. Gary’s explosive personality and energy makes his wine tastings and reviews fun to watch. Wine Library’s YouTube channel has over 1000 episodes in which Gary has tasted it all. His wine store has become a 60 million business, but Gary still keeps it real. Do you want to know what wine pairs well with cereal? Gary’s got your back. The post Top Wine Blogs for Aspiring Sommeliers appeared first on SOMM • Reviews of Sommelier Courses and Wine Schools. from https://www.somm.us/top-wine-blogs/
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