Comments for Pinotblogger: the Capozzi Winery blog http://pinotblogger.com A blog about starting and building a family winery in the Russian River Valley. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:58:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on 4S – For Steve by George Wroblewskihttp://pinotblogger.com/2011/10/06/4s-for-steve/comment-page-1/#comment-251925 George Wroblewski Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:58:42 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1669#comment-251925 Nice tribute. Noi more to be said. Nice tribute. Noi more to be said.

]]> Comment on 4S – For Steve by KevinChonghttp://pinotblogger.com/2011/10/06/4s-for-steve/comment-page-1/#comment-251917 KevinChong Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:05:54 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1669#comment-251917 4 Steve, a genius, thank you. 4 Steve, a genius, thank you.

]]> Comment on Natural Wine and Cowardly Wineries by John Kellyhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/10/21/natural-wine-and-cowardly-wineries/comment-page-1/#comment-251908 John Kelly Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:05:52 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1660#comment-251908 Josh - I won't deign to make wines just to get the attention of reviewers, retailers, brokers and distributors who base their trade on the "natural" myth - any more than I would make an over-ripe, over-extracted, over-oaked, high-pH bretty fruit bomb to appeal to other reviewers, or produce wines deliberately at under 14% alcohol to satisfy the requirements of certain buyers. Heck, I'm just a contrarian all over.I'm actually surprised that Ch. Ste. Michelle is officially neutral on I-1100 - behind closed doors they must be against it; if not they are idiots and I doubt they are. The strength of their brand is in their size, their wide and deep wholesaler relationships, and their command of shelf space and low- to mid-tier wine lists. Anything that levels the playing field for the smaller producers is not in Ch. Ste. Michelle's interests.OK so Lincecum just managed 3-up 3-down in the first inning, so back to the game. Where's my beer? Josh – I won’t deign to make wines just to get the attention of reviewers, retailers, brokers and distributors who base their trade on the “natural” myth – any more than I would make an over-ripe, over-extracted, over-oaked, high-pH bretty fruit bomb to appeal to other reviewers, or produce wines deliberately at under 14% alcohol to satisfy the requirements of certain buyers. Heck, I’m just a contrarian all over.

I’m actually surprised that Ch. Ste. Michelle is officially neutral on I-1100 – behind closed doors they must be against it; if not they are idiots and I doubt they are. The strength of their brand is in their size, their wide and deep wholesaler relationships, and their command of shelf space and low- to mid-tier wine lists. Anything that levels the playing field for the smaller producers is not in Ch. Ste. Michelle’s interests.

OK so Lincecum just managed 3-up 3-down in the first inning, so back to the game. Where’s my beer?

]]> Comment on Keller’s Under Pressure, With Pinot Pt.1 by Kevin O'Donnellhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/09/15/cooking-through-kellers-under-pressure-with-pinot-pt-1-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-251894 Kevin O'Donnell Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:16:23 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1575#comment-251894 I just hope I don't read a post that has you crying "There's all this stuff on the floor"! If you do feel the need to say that,I hope it's the food down there and not the Pinot! Good Luck! I just hope I don’t read a post that has you crying “There’s all this stuff on the floor”! If you do feel the need to say that,I hope it’s the food down there and not the Pinot! Good Luck!

]]> Comment on The Perfect Cheese For Pairing With Pinot Noir by Kim Wallacehttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/06/24/the-perfect-cheese-for-pinot-noir/comment-page-1/#comment-251868 Kim Wallace Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:31:28 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1546#comment-251868 It's good to see a post from the Pinotblogger! I'm up in Walla Walla WA at the Wine Bloggers Conference...am wondering why you're not here too. You were such a pioneer in the blogging world! Hope things are well. It’s good to see a post from the Pinotblogger! I’m up in Walla Walla WA at the Wine Bloggers Conference…am wondering why you’re not here too. You were such a pioneer in the blogging world! Hope things are well.

]]> Comment on The Perfect Cheese For Pairing With Pinot Noir by John Kellyhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/06/24/the-perfect-cheese-for-pinot-noir/comment-page-1/#comment-251863 John Kelly Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:17:19 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1546#comment-251863 Absolutely! I just found out about these guys 6 months ago. Well worth the trip. Absolutely! I just found out about these guys 6 months ago. Well worth the trip.

]]> Comment on The Perfect Cheese For Pairing With Pinot Noir by mrspinotbloggerhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/06/24/the-perfect-cheese-for-pinot-noir/comment-page-1/#comment-251862 mrspinotblogger Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:16:43 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1546#comment-251862 If texting and driving is illegal.... wouldn't video blogging be? Delicious cows. If texting and driving is illegal…. wouldn’t video blogging be?
Delicious cows.

]]> Comment on Why I Quit Facebook, And Why Wineries Should As Well by John Dalehttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/05/17/why-i-quit-facebook-and-why-every-winery-should-as-well/comment-page-1/#comment-251845 John Dale Wed, 26 May 2010 13:22:04 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1528#comment-251845 This is an interesting micro-media discussion u have here. I make paintings of birds and grapes for a living, usually with birds chosen for their color, not because of any intrinsic relation to pinot noirs, for example. So I have an avid interest in the postings of photos on wine blogs, winery websites, etc., especially during harvest, as photos posted give me all the info I need about the structure and disposition of the vines, the leaves and the grape clusters. Facebook as a source material is sometimes more interesting since people's comments are often quite informative. So, I get info from winery owners and enthusiasts in a way that is sponotaneous and usually to the point, especially in terms of what too much rain did, pruning issues, leaf management, etc. So, I love this virally transmitted info. However, if it were done in manner that is more like the one way tv media or spam, that would be different. I welcome wineries presence on FB since I can ask questions like why don't all wineries use netting to protect from birds, how much spraying w/ pesticides is done, how does leaf management take place in their climate, what characteristics is the grower wanting in their Merlot, etc., not to mention getting to know something about the owners. This is not all bad. Guarding from predatory business people and abusers is a must, but that's the nature of all Internet experience, n'est-ce pas? Anyway, when I have learned enough, it has led me to order a case or two, maybe three, sometimes four ... This is an interesting micro-media discussion u have here. I make paintings of birds and grapes for a living, usually with birds chosen for their color, not because of any intrinsic relation to pinot noirs, for example. So I have an avid interest in the postings of photos on wine blogs, winery websites, etc., especially during harvest, as photos posted give me all the info I need about the structure and disposition of the vines, the leaves and the grape clusters. Facebook as a source material is sometimes more interesting since people’s comments are often quite informative. So, I get info from winery owners and enthusiasts in a way that is sponotaneous and usually to the point, especially in terms of what too much rain did, pruning issues, leaf management, etc. So, I love this virally transmitted info. However, if it were done in manner that is more like the one way tv media or spam, that would be different. I welcome wineries presence on FB since I can ask questions like why don’t all wineries use netting to protect from birds, how much spraying w/ pesticides is done, how does leaf management take place in their climate, what characteristics is the grower wanting in their Merlot, etc., not to mention getting to know something about the owners. This is not all bad. Guarding from predatory business people and abusers is a must, but that’s the nature of all Internet experience, n’est-ce pas? Anyway, when I have learned enough, it has led me to order a case or two, maybe three, sometimes four …

]]> Comment on Why I Quit Facebook, And Why Wineries Should As Well by Joshhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/05/17/why-i-quit-facebook-and-why-every-winery-should-as-well/comment-page-1/#comment-251844 Josh Tue, 25 May 2010 17:29:58 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1528#comment-251844 Ryan,There is no protection. And I have no trust that future "fixes" will remedy this. Further Facebook should not be rewarded for bad behavior.And what exactly are brands losing by not being on Facebook? A few sales. Probably not even a percentage point in total direct sales.I encourage every winery to try and quantify their Facebook presence. If the benefits outweigh the costs (including the risk), stay. But I submit that to downplay the risk is pretty indefensible at this point. See below.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOEMv0S8AcAhttp://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/09/20/project_gaydar_an_mit_experiment_raises_new_questions_about_online_privacy/I'm not here to disparage folks who are social media consultants, but you really should recognize that you are putting yourself in a pinch here if you continue to recommend Facebook to your clients without informing them of the very real risks. Ryan,

There is no protection. And I have no trust that future “fixes” will remedy this. Further Facebook should not be rewarded for bad behavior.

And what exactly are brands losing by not being on Facebook? A few sales. Probably not even a percentage point in total direct sales.

I encourage every winery to try and quantify their Facebook presence. If the benefits outweigh the costs (including the risk), stay. But I submit that to downplay the risk is pretty indefensible at this point. See below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOEMv0S8AcA

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/09/20/project_gaydar_an_mit_experiment_raises_new_questions_about_online_privacy/

I’m not here to disparage folks who are social media consultants, but you really should recognize that you are putting yourself in a pinch here if you continue to recommend Facebook to your clients without informing them of the very real risks.

]]> Comment on Why I Quit Facebook, And Why Wineries Should As Well by ryanhttp://pinotblogger.com/2010/05/17/why-i-quit-facebook-and-why-every-winery-should-as-well/comment-page-1/#comment-251843 ryan Tue, 25 May 2010 17:18:25 +0000 http://pinotblogger.com/?p=1528#comment-251843 To cut one's nose of to spite the face? Is that a closer analogy?Facebook knows they have a problem, and they will either fix it or they will fall prey to someone smarter and more agressive in getting the consumers needs met. That said, I can see no way or no one who would link your presence on Facebook to a flaw in your moral or ethical character.Facebook is. It might not always be, but it is now. It's pretty harmless. Privacy be damned, we're not talking about much more then creepy ad serving practices at this point.Also would it not be more moral if you were to stay and to educate your "fans" about how to play safe on Facebook? Help to show them that they are able to protect themselves? Rather than run away and leave them there with a '?' where your account used to be? Maybe by helping them you could be taking a higher ground, than leaving them to fend for themselves?Great post. Hope you'll be at the WBC so we can have some more fun discussions! :) To cut one’s nose of to spite the face? Is that a closer analogy?

Facebook knows they have a problem, and they will either fix it or they will fall prey to someone smarter and more agressive in getting the consumers needs met. That said, I can see no way or no one who would link your presence on Facebook to a flaw in your moral or ethical character.

Facebook is. It might not always be, but it is now. It’s pretty harmless. Privacy be damned, we’re not talking about much more then creepy ad serving practices at this point.

Also would it not be more moral if you were to stay and to educate your “fans” about how to play safe on Facebook? Help to show them that they are able to protect themselves? Rather than run away and leave them there with a ‘?’ where your account used to be? Maybe by helping them you could be taking a higher ground, than leaving them to fend for themselves?

Great post. Hope you’ll be at the WBC so we can have some more fun discussions! :)

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