Category Archives: Wine Musings

The Poetics of Tasting Notes- Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

After having posted an advertisement on my blog I feel dirty. And to punish myself, I shall now indulge in an attempt at critical thought at 3.30am in the morning… I recently hit publish on a post entitled “The Poetics … Continue reading →

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The Poetics of Tasting Notes: What’s Happening to Wine Writing

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

In the 2000 edition of Jancis Robinson’s “How to Taste Wine: A Guide to Enjoying Wine”, there is an interesting little piece entitled “Capturing the flavor”. It begins: “If all wine could tell us was that it was crisp, medium … Continue reading →

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What’s Still Missing from the Terroir Equation?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

11/8/09 Well, I’ve made an effort to problematise the notion of terroir once on this blog in a post entitled “A Wine from Nowhere”. Here I wish to raise further questions. And to be honest, it’s not just about terroir. … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was?- Depends on your POV

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

10/8/09 “What are we coming toNo room for me, no fun for youI think about a world to comeWhere the books were found by the golden onesWritten in pain, written in aweBy a puzzled man who questionedWhat we were here … Continue reading →

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Felicity Carter, Wine Models, Marketing and Cultural Studies

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

24/7/09 So, before a weekend off to recharge and gather my thoughts…A statement of Intent. This blog has been finding its feet and jumping around a fair bit. It will continue to do so. BUT- An address made by Felicity … Continue reading →

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A Wine From Nowhere

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

9/7/09 Terroir. Hmmm. My thoughts on it are violent and change as rapidly as the weather on Stradbroke Island. Personally, I can’t help but think it’s all a continuum, but I think I’m pretty lonely in that thought. Two things … Continue reading →

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