tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post9029846422432522987..comments2023-10-15T07:15:49.880-07:00Comments on Amy's LA Wine Blog: I'm a woman and I guess that matters.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09516676133478187711noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post-47965098868148061352008-05-30T13:09:00.000-07:002008-05-30T13:09:00.000-07:00I had an '81 Sebastiani Zin last night that was de...I had an '81 Sebastiani Zin last night that was definitely bearded, but clamless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post-68299432259001957292008-05-29T19:02:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:02:00.000-07:00If it's wrong, I don't want to be right.Well, actu...If it's wrong, I don't want to be right.<BR/><BR/>Well, actually, Mr. Wrong-Porker (ok to hyphenate?) The essay was ultimately outlined the following way... <BR/><BR/>First, I've taken influential to mean "to have an effect on market trends" whether that effect is on wine styles, purchasing, sales, distribution, etc. And I've taken "in wine" to mean any aspect of the wine business - PR, production, sales, retail, sommeliers, blah blah blah... <BR/><BR/>1. women are the leading targets in value consumer marketing (more influential than men)<BR/>2. leaders in anti-alcohol campaigns (More)<BR/>3. Under represented as critic / journalist (less influential)<BR/>4. specialty niches (i.e. women only wine competitions, women and wine websites / companies...) which ultimately detract from integration in my opinion, but who wants to be integrated anyway? I just want to stay home and make ginger people cookies for my husband. <BR/>5. As winemakers (no more or less influential than men...)<BR/><BR/>...And now I can add language to that... the question is though, are women more influential in wine language than men? Or are they equal?? Do female terms dominate wine language? And does it matter?? Do we say "feminine" more or less than "masculine"? Are "soft" "Lush" "Voluptuous" any more influential than "rustic" "hard" and "short finish"??Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516676133478187711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post-69047150697194107152008-05-29T10:50:00.000-07:002008-05-29T10:50:00.000-07:00Why do you assume that the question applies to win...Why do you assume that the question applies to wine consumption only? My first thought was wine production. & what's your take on masculine versus feminine as wine descriptors (formerly known as adjectives)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post-76746970228195988852008-05-25T16:56:00.000-07:002008-05-25T16:56:00.000-07:00Thanks Ian! As soon as I am done with the outline ...Thanks Ian! As soon as I am done with the outline I will send it to you!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516676133478187711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847240398628647648.post-11321777842850958222008-05-23T15:28:00.000-07:002008-05-23T15:28:00.000-07:00"In wine, women are more influential than men. Dis..."In wine, women are more influential than men. Discuss."<BR/>First off, I have to say I would steer clear of a question like this. I am not a writer, so the thought of attempting an answer at this scares me. However, it is a fun question to ponder amongst friends.<BR/>What do they mean by wine? What part of the business of wine? Does this include all aspects or related to the marketing of the wine in the bottle. Difficult call. But it does require one to decide quickly and do a good job defending your assumptions. "Influential". Where is the influence? Exerted on packaging, style, price? I think as long as you take a solid stand and show point and counterpoint this essay can be answered well. I do think a little humour that comes with a lot of confidence is requested. I'd love to see some attempts at this essay.<BR/>So many congratulations to the both of you on your new marital bliss. And may it last your lifetimes.<BR/><BR/>Ian.Ian Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656359519826082643noreply@blogger.com