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- Alternative Voices and Thirsty Readers
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Who is talking about the WWCB?
- Critical Cloud
"Read 'Wine and Pregnancy--The Lies Women Are Told' from the delightful Women Wine Critics Board website." - Fermentation
In "Wine and the Devil's Child"--"The article at Women Wine Critics Board is strong. Read it." - Fork & Bottle
"The BEST Web Read in a long time: 'Wine and Pregnancy - Lies That Women Are Told,' is a great article by Daniel Rogov over at the Women Wine Critics blog." - Slate Magazine
In what could be seen as another indication that women are particularly frustrated with pointillism and cherry-and-berry tasting notes, a group called the Women's Wine Critics Board—composed of women wine professionals—is working on an alternative form of wine assessment, one more attuned to issues like cost and versatility. - Vines & Wines
"This article at Women Wine Critics Board wonderfully summarizes the debate about alcohol and fetal alcohol sydrome. Excellent references are given." - Vinography
"Another excellent bit of writing on the internet, this time about a very interesting and controversial subject: drinking and pregnancy."
Our Contributors
- Christian Miller, Full Glass Research
Christian Miller is the owner of Full Glass Research and directs research for Wine Opinions. - Daniel Rogov
Daniel Rogov is a well known European wine writer and author of "Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines" - Jana Llewellyn
Jana reviews books and life on her personal blog. - Katy Budge
Katy Budge has over 20 years experience writing about the wine and food of California’s Central Coast. - Laura Ness
Laura Ness is a regional correspondent for AppellationAmerica, and a wine educator. - Mary Baker
Editor of the WWCB, and co-owner of Dover Canyon Winery in Paso Robles. - Michele Ostrove
Michele Ostrove is the editor-in-chief of Wine Adventure magazine. - Natalie MacLean
An award-winning wine writer, Nat's sense of humor infuses her writing and makes reading about wine an adventure everyone can enjoy.
Women Wine Bloggers
- Dover Canyon Winery
Mary Baker reports on winery activities, vineyard seasons, harvest and more. - Good Wine Under $20
- La Gramiere
- Walla Walla Grapevine
- Wine Whys
Two Women Find a Place in the World of Wine: Mariquita and Sharon's notes on wine and travel
On Women and Wine
- Mommy's Little Helper
Linda Murphy at the San Francisco Chronicle takes a jab at pink marketing. - Slate Magazine ~ Marketing Wine to Women
- Tom Wark / Fermentation
Tom Wark ponders marketing to women in "Intimacy, Women and Wine." - Wine Adventure
Wine, travel, and food. - Wine Enthusiast: Labels Gone Wild
“No one appreciates blatant marketing,” says John Gillespie, president of the Wine Market Council. “The trick is to create product appeal without being overt.” (Karen) MacNeil also finds “women’s wines” slightly condescending. “There’s a fine line between being culturally playful and [being] demeaning,” she warns.
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John and Erica Platter: Africa Uncorked: Travels in Extreme Wine Territory
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