Category Archives: Weblogs

What do wine lovers really want?

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dave McIntyre

When preparing yesterday’s rant about the current existential dread in the wine industry over the indifference of younger consumers to our favorite tipple, I came across this piece I wrote just more than 10 years ago. It still rings true … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bargain Wines, Books, Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Champagne, Chile, China, DrinkLocalWine.com, Eastern US, Local Wine, Maryland, Riesling, Sustainable, Weblogs, Wine | Tagged California, Local Wine, Maryland, Virginia, Virginia Wine, Washington Post, Wine | 2 Comments

Rejuvenating WineLine

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Dave McIntyre

Well, it’s been two years since I’ve posted on this blog. I stopped because it was taking time and energy, and I was busy writing my weekly wine columns for The Washington Post. But many friends have asked me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Chile, Washington Post, Weblogs, Wine | 7 Comments

The End of Wine Blah Blahgs

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Dave McIntyre

April 1 – DATELINE: ONLINE – The wine blahgosphere fell eerily silent today when William Zinsser emerged from the heavens and told wine blahggers that the world isn’t all about them and they can only write about wine from now … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Rants, Weblogs, Wine, Wine Humor, writers | Tagged April Fools, Wine, Wine Humor | 9 Comments

Bordeaux: Too little, too late? It Depends(c).

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Dave McIntyre

My Washington Post column last week, which I posted here yesterday, generated considerable comment on the web and in emails back to me. Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast’s California reviewer, took issue on his blog with the thought that Bordeaux could ever appeal to U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, California, France, Rants, Uncategorized, Washington Post, Weblogs, Wine, writers | Tagged Bordeaux, Wine | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in California, Food and Drink, Rants, Weblogs, Wine | Tagged Blogs, Wine | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Australia, Rants, Web/Tech, Weblogs, Wine | Tagged Australia, Commentary, Wine | 6 Comments

DLW13 wrapup – We trended over Tiger Woods!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Dave McIntyre

DLW 13 is now history. This is a cliché, but I have to say it: This year’s conference was the best ever. Not only did we shine a light on Maryland wine at a conference with about 150 people, but … Continue reading →

Posted in DrinkLocalWine.com, Local Wine, Maryland, Uncategorized, Weblogs, Wine, writers | Tagged Drink Local Wine, Maryland Wine, Wine | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cheap Wine, Eastern US, France, Rants, Washington Post, Weblogs, Wine | Tagged Wine | 19 Comments

Worth Reading: the Catching-Up Collection

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

I’ve taken a break from the blog, but not from reading about wine. Here are some great recent reads, in case you haven’t seen them. The Rudy Kurniawan wine-fraud saga has had two write-ups, by Ben Wallace in New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Parker, Uncategorized, Weblogs, Wine, writers | Tagged Wine, Wine Bloggers, Wine Fraud | 1 Comment

Worth Reading: The Local Wine Edition

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

Catching up on the reading, there’s lots out there about local wine: Eric Asimov of the New York Times joins the locavore/locapour debate this week with a well-reasoned piece about the reluctance of consumers to consider local wines even … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Colorado, DrinkLocalWine.com, Eastern US, Local Wine, New York, Weblogs, Wine | Tagged Local Wine, Wine | Leave a comment