Category Archives: Rants

Happy Birthday, WineLine!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

The other day I received a notification from WordPress congratulating me that I registered this blog on their service four years ago. That reminded me that Dave McIntyre’s WineLine is actually 14 years old this month. That’s right – I started this … Continue reading →

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More Reader Hate Mail

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

Maybe it’s something in the zeitgeist, but I seem to be receiving more hate mail lately. Much of it is short and simple (“You’re an idiot!”). Some readers write to complain that they went out of their way to look … Continue reading →

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Millennials and Wine: Revolution or Evolution? Part 2

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

Let me start with a declaration: I wish I was born into the millennial generation. These young people are coming of age in an exciting time, with endless possibilities and opportunities ahead of them, just waiting for them to seize … Continue reading →

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Treasury Coup: Was It Something I Said?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

MELBOURNE, Australia – It’s a strange feeling to learn that someone you’ve only just met has been ousted from his high-profile corporate job. My first thought on hearing that David Dearie was dethroned on Monday as CEO of Treasury Wine … Continue reading →

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Impressions from Savour Australia 2013

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Savour Australia – the first international conference dedicated to Australian wine – is about to wrap up with a Grand Tasting of umpteen gazillion wines in a large convention hall with umpteen gazillion people trying to … Continue reading →

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How Accurate are Wine Label Alcohol Levels?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

After I filed my Washington Post column for this week about alcohol labeling for wines, Michael Kaiser of WineAmerica sent me a link to this report from the TTB, the federal agency that regulates wines and their labeling. The upshot? … Continue reading →

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“I enjoy your columns; however … ” Answering the Hate Mail

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

I don’t hear from my readers very often, but when I do, they typically begin, “I enjoy your columns. However … ” Two recent emails were so nasty that I thought I’d post them here in their entirety, along with … Continue reading →

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Wine’s Cornucopia: An Illusion?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

Do you feel overwhelmed when shopping for wine? The sheer magnitude of choices is daunting. There are wallabies and penguins and rabbits, oh my! Do you prefer to go Barefoot or wear Flip Flops, socialize with Old Farts or Fat … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Whine: Me Donner Un Break!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

Yes, that’s right, “Give me a break!” President Obama is making headlines again in the silly little oenosphere (a word I just made up) because Korbel will be the featured bubbly at the inauguration luncheon at the U.S. Capitol after … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandhi

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

For the record, hurricanes suck. Especially this one, named Sandy, though at this hour (8 pm ET Monday October 29) we haven’t seen the worst of her. After all, I still have power to write a blog post with. But … Continue reading →

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