Wine Industry Blogs

Some blogs we like - mostly wine related but could be food or anything. To be here they must be regularly updated, a bit more interesting than just wine reviews and make us smile when we read them.  The latest addition will be at the top, then the others are alphabetical within Countries - NZ first.
Chard Farm Winery (NZ)

Central Otago Vineyard planted in 1987 producing quality wines especially Pinot Noir and Riesling. 

Link: www.chardfarm.co.nz/blog/date/2012/12


Wine Kat - Kat Wiggins, (UK)

Master of Wine student on a three-week trip to New Zealand (November 2012) under the Wine Marlborough New Zealand-United Kingdom Link Foundation John Avery Scholarship.  

Link: thewinekat.com/2012/11/23/new-zealand-cloudy-bay-and-beyond/


Amisfield Wine Company (NZ)

Another Central Otago winery, with a superb restaurant onsite. (Read the blogpost from 14 June if you're interested in snow adventures....)

Link: amisfieldblog.blogspot.co.nz/


Wolf Blass Wines (Australia)

Finalist in the Wine Blogger of the Year Awards, winery category, 2012 - a really interesting insight into the running of a large South Australian winery.

Link: www.wolfblasswines.com/en/From-Our-Winery/Our-Winemakers-Blog.aspx


Dr Vino (aka Tyler Colman) (USA)

One of the earliest wine bloggers, entertaining and enjoyable perspectives.

Latest blog entry: The Wine Advocate introduces new terms for the trade Read More


Wine Conversation (Ryan Opaz) (USA)

Ryan is the co-founder of Catavino.net, Catavino Marketing, Wineblogger.info and the European Wine Bloggers Conference. He consults internationally on social media and blogging for wineries.

Latest blog entry: Wine competitions offer spark but no fire Read More


Kiwi Day Dreaming - William Pollard (USA)

Based in Washington USA with an obsession with New Zealand wine and wine country travel, sharing what he knows and learns, with the intent of making these Kiwi daydreams become reality.

Link: www.kiwidaydreaming.com/


Robert Joseph (UK)

British wine expert and writer (of more than 28 books), in 1984 with Charles Metcalfe, Robert Joseph launched the magazine Wine International and the London International Wine Challenge, which grew to become the world's biggest wine competition.


Link: thejosephreport.blogspot.co.nz/


Grasshopper Rock (NZ)

South Island Pinot Noir producer - the most awarded winery from the sub region of Alexandra.

Link: blog.grasshopperrock.co.nz/


Rathfinny Estate (UK)

A new vineyard, planted March 2012 especially for sparkling wine production. Follow their progress through the highs and lows of their project.

Link: rathfinnyestate.posterous.com/


Jayson Bryant (NZ)

Jayson Bryant has created a first-of-its-kind in New Zealand web show that will entertain and enlighten while revealing the personalities behind New Zealand wine brands.

Link: www.unscrewed.co.nz/category/blog


Lady Parker Wine (NZ)

Lady Parker is mad about wine, food and all things flavour; dedicated to presenting the best of the flavour industries in an entertaining, innovative and engaging way.

Latest blog entry: Artful Blending Read More


Lauraine Jacobs (NZ)

Food and wine writer, freelance consultant and author of eight cookbooks and working on three more.

Link: www.laurainejacobs.co.nz/blog


Misha`s Vineyard (NZ)

Blog by Misha, who with husband Andy, owns Misha's Vineyard - spectacular Central Otago location. Wines not bad either! One to watch....

Link: www.mishasvineyard.com/participate/misha-blog/


NZ Wine Directory (NZ)

On their blog John and Glenys Bartlett post an occasional selection of news, views, tastings, events and other information about the New Zealand Wine Industry and online wine community.

Link: www.nzwinedirectory.co.nz/blog/


Palliser Estate (NZ)

Martinborough winemaker, blog entries by many of the team including owner Richard Riddiford.

Latest blog entry: ERobert Parker reviews Read More


Raymond Chan`s Wine Reviews (NZ)

Raymond also blogs as Winenoter (featured on this list as well and each blog is featured here in its own right). His blog comments on news, show results, books, opinions, tastings.....

Link: raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz/blog/general-blog


Winenoter (NZ)

A somewhat "irreverent" posting of personal wine thoughts of Raymond Chan, often featuring aged wines from his personal cellar. His Wine Reviews blog is also featured on this page, both earn their places here.

Latest blog entry: Planning a Seamless Transition Read More


Rebecca Gibb (NZ)

A freelance drinks journalist based between the UK & NZ, Rebecca writes for a number of international publications and has just passed the first stage of her MW qualification.

Latest blog entry: Record Gold Haul at IWC for Kiwis Read More


Regional Wines (NZ)

Founded in 1987, Regional Wines & Spirits has become one of New Zealand's largest single-shop liquor businesses; running a comprehensive tasting and educational program.

Link: www.regionalwines.co.nz/wine-content.aspx/wine-blog


Seresin Estate (NZ)

Seresin's Fourth Estate - News and Goings-On from their organic and biodynamic wine estate in Marlborough, New Zealand.

Latest blog entry: It is not all about wine... Read More


Sue Courtney (NZ)

Blog of Vinous Ramblings - Sue Courtney has created Wine of the Week (wineoftheweek.com). She has a passion for wine, and is a former wine competition judge.

Link: www.wineoftheweek.com/blog/index.htm


Two Paddocks (NZ)

Mostly written by proprietor, Sam Neill, this is one of the most amusing wine blogs around we (winejobsonline) think - and zillions agree!

Link: twopaddocks.com/news-2012.shtml


Yvonne Lorkin (NZ)

Wine Editor: Dish Magazine, Wine Reviewer Radio NZ National Afternoons with Jim Mora + Classic Hits 89.5FM. Weekly Wine Columnist for 9 New Zealand newspapers, Show Judge, MC...

Latest blog entry: NEW LOVE ON THE BLOCK Read More


Drinkster (Australia)

By Philip White

Latest blog entry: GLORY VINE SAYS IT ALL Read More


New Ruby Press (Australia)

New Ruby Press is a blog about wine, people, culture and place, but mainly about wine. By Andrea Frost.  

Latest blog entry: Autumnal Drinking Read More


Oz Wine Review (Australia)

Andrew Graham's website (Australian Wine Review or ozwinereview for short) is dedicated to talking about everything vinous.

Latest blog entry: A beguiling oddity from Hanging Rock Read More


The Wine Guide (Australia)

The Wine Guide team of Ben Edwards and Dan Sims (pictured) and Alexis Brock are all sommeliers.

Link: www.thewineguide.com.au


Wining Pom (Australia)

Patrick Haddock talks Australian wine

Latest blog entry: Henschke Hill of Grace launch 2008 Read More


Natalie McLean (Canada)

To fund her late-night vinous habits, Natalie MacLean holds down day jobs as a wine writer, speaker and judge.

Link: www.nataliemaclean.com/blog


Sarabande Wines (France)

Paul and Isla Gordon founded Domaine La Sarabande in Faugeres, France, in 2009; because of the kiwi / ANZAC connection (Aussies who've both worked in NZ wine industry), their blog's an interesting read.


Latest blog entry: Pruning in Faugères Read More


Wine in India (India)

A blog that uncorks Indian wine business and culture. By Siyamalan.

Link: siyamalan.oldgrape.com


Andrew Jefford on Decanter (UK)

Award-winning writer Andrew Jefford's Monday column on Decanter.com

Latest blog entry: Jefford on Monday: A Decade on the Bench Read More


Jamie Goode (UK)

Jamie Goode is a London-based winewriter, book author and prolific blogger - currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express, and publisher of wineanorak.com.


Latest blog entry: In Bulgaria, judging wines of the Balkans Read More


Jancis Robinson, MW (UK)

Jancis Robinson, MW and OBE, has been writing about wine since 1975 and is responsible for some of the world's most respected books on wine.

Link: www.jancisrobinson.com


Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier (UK)

London-based, independent wine consultant and award-winning sommelier, expert on many countries' wines, with a fondness for New Zealand, food and wine...

Link: www.robertgiorgione.com/


Tim Atkin, MW (UK)

Master of Wine, presenter, wine judge, critic and photo-journalist, Tim has just won the Louis Roederer International Wine Website of the Year Award 2011.

Link: blog.timatkin.com


Terroirist (USA)

A daily wine blog from one of a few contributors, headed by David White -US focus.

Link: blog.terroirist.com


Wine Spectator (USA)

Blog posts by James Laube, Harvey Steiman, Tim Fish, Thomas Matthews, James Molesworth, Bruce Sanderson.

Link: www.winespectator.com/blogs


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