October 14, 2010

Regional Wine Week Creates Some Buzz

DLW Regional Week 2010 is this week, which you know since I've been telling you. But the world is noticing, too. We've managed to create some buzz, including this nice interview of Jeff Siegel on ColoradoWino.com.

And vintners near Traverse City in Michigan were all abuzz about the attention they are beginning to get on the national stage for their Rieslings, Pinot Blanc and other wines. Local TV news was quick to pick up on the story.

What got them so excited? A travel feature in last Friday's USA Today on 10 great places for local wines - featuring Jeff Siegel and myself, with a great plug for Regional Wine Week.

You can follow Regional Wine Week at DrinkLocalWine.com. And if you feel inspired, check out the local wine haiku at the DLW Facebook page.

Oct 14, 2010 11:31:16 PM | DrinkLocalWine.com, Local Wine, Regional Wine Week, Weblogs, Wine, writers

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