Jeff Siegel

5 min read

Warren Winiarski tells the story, almost 40 years later, and there is still enthusiasm in his voice. He was at his parents' home on Chicago's West Side when his wife called from California. “They had a tasting in France,” she told him on that day toward the end of May

Standing out of the crowd through crowdfunding: a new world for wine writers

Jeff Siegel

Features

5 min read

In the old days, Alice Feiring knew exactly what she needed to do to launch her natural wine newsletter – find a publisher willing to give her an advance. But the old days are gone, and publishers are worrying about other things, like staying in business. So Feiring, perhaps the

In Memoriam: Joe Pollack

Jeff Siegel

Features

3 min read

Rick Rockwell has had successful careers as a TV news director and academic, but the St. Louis native practically sounded like a little kid when he attended our DrinkLocalWine conference in St. Louis last year. Said Rockwell: “Joe Pollack will be there? The Joe Pollack? And I’ll get to meet

REGIONAL WINE – Do you know why it’s great? Or not?

Jeff Siegel

Features

8 min read

The mainstream wine media may not pay much attention to it, and the three-tier system may consign it to retail and restaurant oblivion, but over the last couple of decades, regional wine has rooted itself in all 50 states. There-read more-

The Future With the Three-Tier System

Jeff Siegel

Features

5 min read

If someone in New York wants a bottle of Finger Lakes Riesling they can't buy it in a grocery store. If someone in Pennsylvania wants to buy a bottle of Chambourcin they have to go to a state-owned retailer. A-read more-

Nutrition Facts…Coming to a Wine Bottle Near You

Jeff Siegel

Features

4 min read

The next big controversy in the wine business won't be about high alcohol, terroir, or wine scores. It's going to be about nutrition and ingredient labels, and it's going to be a tizzy. The federal government, through the Treasury's Alcohol,-read more-

About

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Jeff Siegel writes the Wine Curmudgeon blog, is the wine writer for Advocate Magazines in Dallas and the Star-Telegram newspaper in Fort Worth, Texas, and freelances about wine for a variety of regional and national magazines. His philosophy is simple: The-read more-

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A Rare Champagne for Celebrations

A New Smooth French Dessert Wine: Chateau de Montifaud, Vieux Pineau des Charentes blanc

The Col Vetoraz Winery Viewpoint on Prosecco

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2007 Bishop Creek Barrel Selection Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

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Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

A Dog, a Mountain Hike and Gin

A Life-Saving Whiskey of Forests and Caramel

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Wine Country Cocktails

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Travel for 2025 Makes a Great Holiday Gift – Romance, Family, Celebration or Solo

Wine Country Hospitality in Amador County

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Memorable Sunsets and Cuisine at Elk Cove Inn

Hospitality

Wine Country Hospitality in Amador County

Top of the Mark Lounge in San Francisco Celebrates 85 years

Women Chefs Seed Plant Forward Dining at The Grove in Napa

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Wine Country Hospitality in Amador County

Still Asking Questions: Warren Winiarski Returns to Colorado

Standing out of the crowd through crowdfunding: a new world for wine writers

In Memoriam: Joe Pollack

REGIONAL WINE – Do you know why it’s great? Or not?

The Future With the Three-Tier System

Nutrition Facts…Coming to a Wine Bottle Near You

Jeff Siegel

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