Wine Spectator
winespectator.com
Rusty's Notes -
The big kahuna of wine sites from the popular wine/travel mag. You will have to subscribe (no charge) to get to the ratings database. Don't pay for an online data subscription to the full database, that's for collectors in the high stakes wine auction action.
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Bonny Doon Vineyard Web Site
Rusty's Notes -
This is hands down the funniest wine web site Rusty has seen. Within Randall Graham's droll quasi-literati cum oehophilic bad boy charm lies some information about Boony Doon offerings. Graham is the original Rhone ranger. Be sure to download and read the PDF newsletters.
Wine Dictator
winedictator.com
Rusty's Notes -
The Wine Dic, "the authority for the non-snob",passes on good scoop with a nice amusing presentation. This site is especially strong on features and selections that rarely exceed a $20 tag.
Beverage Tasting Institute
tastings.com
Rusty's Notes -
A nice web site created for the hospitality industry with tasting databases for wine, beer, and spirits. The general emphasis is on more affordable labels in wine, boutique brews, and extensive spirits including single malts and posh bourbons etc.
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