Antonio Galloni launches preview scoring.

[M.Kaplan]

How about these. For a start.

https://a-matter-of-taste.com/

Events | Vinous - Explore All Things Wine

[Mattstolz]

im surprised by this. it seems fairly off brand for Galloni to me.

[Kirk.Grant]

TWA and Vinuous are hype machines for producers, with whom they have business relationships.

Can you please explain these business relationships?

Well when one business finds another business’ “product” likely to cause a “rise” in their profit…

they send an email letting them know that it’s possible on a “date” in the future there could be a chance for both of them to increase the chance for success during “peak” sales times of the year.

[John_Morris]

Back in the 80s/early 90s, Parker offered faxed subscriptions. I know retailers on the West Coast who subscribed. The print newsletter came second class, so they had a week’s jump on customer subscribers.

But it’s an even more irksome practice in the internet age, where mail delays aren’t an issue.

Parker made fax subscriptions and expedited mail available to all subscribers. As you note, this was in the 80’s/early 90’s when the Wine Advocate still claimed to be an independent consumers guide to fine wine. …

A very good point.

[John_Morris]

TWA and Vinuous are hype machines for producers, with whom they have business relationships.

Can you please explain these business relationships?

The publications’ events businesses are dependent on producers participating and contributing wine.

[David_K2]

TWA and Vinuous are hype machines for producers, with whom they have business relationships.

Can you please explain these business relationships?

The publications’ events businesses are dependent on producers participating and contributing wine.

Right. I’m not sure this makes any difference from a consumer perspective. The ship has long since sailed on independence.

[ybarselah]

[Scott_Watkins]

TWA and Vinuous are hype machines for producers, with whom they have business relationships.

Can you please explain these business relationships?

Well when one business finds another business’ “product” likely to cause a “rise” in their profit…

they send an email letting them know that it’s possible on a “date” in the future there could be a chance for both of them to increase the chance for success during “peak” sales times of the year.

Indeed, I’ve never in my life flipped a bottle for profit but tell me 2 day’s in advance what wines are 100 pointers well show me the money!

[bruced]

im surprised by this. it seems fairly off brand for Galloni to me.

Casablanca gambling? I'm shocked!

[Br1an_Th0rne]

The lack of communication from Vinous is almost comical. Brings back memories!

[Steve_Costigan]

Greatly anticipating the 1986 CA white zin retrospective. Got a cellar full approaching maturity that I can turn into cash. Liquid gold.

[Brent_S]

This is so disappointing to read. Recently Antonio joined us here on a 2017 Barolo thread defending himself. Let’s see. I’ll reserve judgement until then.

[ToddFrench]

This is so disappointing to read. That fact that Antonio hasn’t jumped in here to comment might really be the defining statement about this

It was just posted today, I’d give some time. I’m guessing the investors put some pressure on for additional revenue streams, who knows

[Rodrigo_B]

This is so disappointing to read. That fact that Antonio hasn’t jumped in here to comment might really be the defining statement about this

To be balanced, this has only been posted on here for a few hours and it’s not like Vinous folks are monitoring this site 24/7. Hopefully Antonio, or someone else from Vinous, comes on here to comment

[Max_S1]

This is so disappointing to read. That fact that Antonio hasn’t jumped in here to comment might really be the defining statement about this

To be balanced, this has only been posted on here for a few hours and it’s not like Vinous folks are monitoring this site 24/7. Hopefully Antonio, or someone else from Vinous, comes on here to comment

When do we bring out the pitchforks? I hope it’s soon. I just got a new pitchfork.

[Brent_S]

This really doesn’t seem like something he would willingly do, but he has bills to pay like all of us. Not saying it’s okay.

[Rodrigo_B]

This is so disappointing to read. That fact that Antonio hasn’t jumped in here to comment might really be the defining statement about this

To be balanced, this has only been posted on here for a few hours and it’s not like Vinous folks are monitoring this site 24/7. Hopefully Antonio, or someone else from Vinous, comes on here to comment

When do we bring out the pitchforks? I hope it’s soon. I just got a new pitchfork.

Good question. I’d say after a reasonable amount of time has passed, which is pretty vague and I myself don’t really have a clear answer as to what constitutes that unfortunately. Though I do have some nice shiny torches at the ready to go with your new pitchfork when the time comes

[Mark_Maddox]

And what do you burn, apart from witches?

More witches! - Wood!

[John_Ammons]

Vinous should be clamoring for a Diamond Tier subscription to further accent this business model: 72 hour advance info for $3,000/month!

[Andy_Sc]

That’s so disappointing. It does not make a big difference for me as a Vinous consumer (as 97% of what they review and I’m interested in, hits the market a later point in time anyway) but that really really sucks.