Let's Hit the Bottle: Wine Trends of '09
filed under: Ramblings
In my latest article for WineCountry.com, I revert to the always-obnoxious-but-oh-so-informative "IN" and "OUT" format for reviewing what's hot and not in wine in the new year. The intro and a summary of selections follows here in the blog, but be sure to link over to the original for the full scoop on what's new in the new.
As with every new year, 2009 will bring the birth of new wine trends and the departures of others. Some we'll be sad to see go (so long, cellaring for sport!), while others we'll barely miss (we're talking about you, overly alcoholic wines). No matter what, we predict you'll find lots of things to relish about the wine scene in '09, and along with them excuses for uncorking many a new bottle.
OUT: Heavy, Oversized Bottles
IN: Inexpensive, Aromatic Whites
OUT: Overly Alcoholic Wines
IN: Sustainable/Organic Winegrowing
OUT: Cellaring for Sport
IN: Cutting Carbon Emissions
OUT: Critter Labels
IN: Buying Local/Regional
OUT: Overly "Manufactured" Reds
IN: Wine Country Travel
Read the whole thing here.
Pictured: You guessed it, a critter label.
Posted by Courtney on January 15, 2009 08:34 PM