The Zinquisition: Cellar Tracker

The Zinquisition

Various ruminations and observations regarding the bizarre and otherwise incomprehensible happenings in the wine industry.

SAINT VINI'S CREDO I believe that wine is a beverage that should be enjoyed frequently, alone or with meals. I believe that wine, since it is made from a fruit, should produce a liquid reminiscent of that fruit, not cedar, moss, pipe tobacco, barnyards, manure, pencil lead, or band aids. As such, I believe that good wine can come from any country, but it must be labeled in such a way that the consumer doesn't need an atlas and a wine encyclopedia to figure out what's in the bottle. I believe that the United States should not trail the civilized world in wine consumption per capita and that neo-prohibitionists, wine snobs, and liquor distributors are all joined in a trilateral commission to hinder wine consumption. I believe that wine needs to lose its elitist image by embracing alternative packaging, alternative closures, non-vintage wines, stronger branding, and lower retail prices. I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last........uh....sorry, I got carried away.

Monday, October 25, 2004

Cellar Tracker

Just a plug for CellarTracker.com. While I've noted that I'm not much for tracking my wine holdings with my own reviews, ratings, price appreciation, etc. I do like being able to get notes and input from real people (as opposed to the commandments of the wine popes) on new vintages, varietals I haven't tried much, or areas I'm not familiar with.

That said, I really like the way Cellar Tracker groups reviews together, giving you quick input from a broad spectrum of wine collectors. Compared to eRobertParker.com, which receives a 10 out of 10 for cork dorkiness, Cellar Tracker doesn't come off nearly as pretentious or elitist.

Cheers!

The Zinquisition

Monday, October 25, 2004

Cellar Tracker

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