In the future, we may look back upon 2009 as the year that food and drink blogs finally started to make a difference.
The quality and quantity of writing has never been higher, as evidenced by the blogs listed below. Each of these nine sites began publishing in 2009 and here a few notables explain why these are there favorites.
SITE: Eat and Greet
PUBLISHER: Kiira Leess
WHO SAYS SO: Matt Sitomer said, “Kiira is entertaining and shares thoughts on mostly food explorations but also entertaining, city-dwelling, wine, and life.”
SITE: Think Wine Marketing
PUBLISHER: John Corcoran
WHO SAYS SO: Bob Dwyer said, “John Corcoran writes in a long-form style, but when I set aside his pieces and read them I learn fascinating stuff about the wine trade. It’s somewhat industry related, but I find it to be one of the best blogs out there period. He’s also been an invaluable resource for connecting me with people in the CA wine trade for interviews and information. A truly generous and helpful guy.”
SITE: WineZag
PUBLISHER: Adam Japko
WHO SAYS SO: Bob Dwyer also said, “Just a real honest collection of writing from someone with a long history with wine that likes to share his passion with the world.”
SITE: Burgundiva
PUBLISHER: Erica Mitchell Christie
WHO SAYS SO: Galen Struwe said, “I found a few very good new blogs in 2009 but probably my new favorite is from a young lady in New York, Erica Mitchell Christie. Her blog is nothing short of refreshing. She brings a natural voice to her writing and possesses a genuine love and knowledge for wine. She’s got the tools and it’s obvious she’s working from pure love of the game and not just some look-at-me, look-at-me cry for attention.”
SITE: Hosemaster of Wine
PUBLISHER: Ron Washam
WHO SAYS SO: Erin McGrath said, “The wine industry is a ridiculous circus and the Hosemaster of Wine is refreshingly honest and hilarious commentary.”
SITE: Drink Nectar
PUBLISHER: Josh Wade
WHO SAYS SO: Rich Auffrey said, “Though only started in November, Josh has been doing a very good job, with well written posts, interesting videos, plenty of photos and a touch of wit. His blog covers both wine and coffee, especially in the northwest and Spokane areas. He has also been active on Twitter. I think Drink Nectar has a lot of potential.”
SITE: Swirl Smell Slurp
PUBLISHER: Sacha Baumann and Jason F. King
WHO SAYS SO: Josh Wade said, “I like Swirl Smell Slurp because it’s urban and hip.”
SITE: VineGeek
PUBLISHER: Jim Wilkerson
WHO SAYS SO: Josh Wade also said, “I like VineGeek because it’s informative, fun and unpretentious, but still provides trusty reviews.”
SITE: Edible Geography
PUBLISHER: Nicola Twilley
WHO SAYS SO: I do! If you think every angle on food has already been covered, you’re in for a treat! Started in August, Nicola has created a reminds us that foods comes from somewhere!
