Those of you who've followed this blog for a while may remember my little "Robert Parker's Bitch" post from about a year ago. It included a photo of winemaker/blogger extraordinaire Josh Hermsmeyer of Pinotblogger.com wearing a t-shirt bearing the cheeky slogan, which I had made for him and dared him to wear. (He liked the shirt so much he actually wore it to this year's Parker-hosted Bordeaux tasting at the CIA in Napa. Now that's cojones!
In November, I was asked to speak at the American Wine Society conference in Sacramento. I'm not much for giving Powerpoint speeches, so instead I decided to make a documentary about a controversial topic: The wine media's influence on winemaking styles. I think you can guess the title!
Josh appears in the film--and makes some great points--and he was kind enough to post it online so I can share it with fellow bloggers and others in the industry. Here's where to check it out:
Vimeo (password: parkersbitch)
And just a note of thanks to Rob Merletti, publisher of Vineyard & Winery Management magazine, for letting me run with this.
Now where did I leave that popcorn?
This was genius Tina - mad kudos.
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Posted by: Paul Mabray | March 17, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Thanks, Paul!
Posted by: winebroad | March 17, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Tina,
I just wanted to say 'thank you' for so elegantly putting into film and words a common rant of mine. It's stuff like this that will make more waves than the pointed grumblings of a sage like Berger, or of ideologue manisfestos like Mondovino. So Bravo again! and those are lovely cojones btw...
Cheers!
Posted by: Pascal Davis | March 17, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Tina,
You go girl! You have done masterful job on the subject.
Cheers!
Barb
Posted by: Barbara Drady | March 18, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Your back! Whoo-hoo
Posted by: Jo Diaz | March 18, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Great video, Tina! I always enjoy seeing footage of Karen MacNeil; would love to interview her myself at some point! I think she has the most natural charisma and comfort with the camera! I remember fondly her PBS wine show a few years back.
Posted by: Chicago Pinot | March 24, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Yes, Karen is a real pro in front of the camera. I wish I could be that comfortable!
Posted by: winebroad | March 25, 2009 at 09:45 AM