DISQUS

Dylan · 1 year ago

What was the age of the "wine geeks" that showed up at your forum yet hardly frequent or read a blog? From my past experience with marketing and social media in America, age is one of the largest contributing factors for blog readership. Digital Natives, or those who have grown up with the internet from a young age, are just now hitting the age range of 18-24. These people are a sweet spot generation in terms of technology and are most comfortable with exploring the internet. Now, I am seeing successful blogs that are even being run by 12 year olds. That's not to say writing a successful blog is easy, it's just that people are learning on younger and younger. The earlier they start, the more saavy they become. (Continued on second comment)

Dylan · 1 year ago

Likewise the later one starts, the less keen they are on the prospect exploring the internet. It would be interesting, if you haven't before, to take a poll of those who actively read your blog and their age. Maybe a quick sample size on the comment section? I myself am twenty-two and just recently became an active reader of Catavino. Age isn't the only factor in this, anyone can learn at any age. It's merely the limits we place on ourselves which hinder the process. If they were in fact on the older side, I hope to hear that your discussion with the "wine geeks" inspired them to be more active among the blogs. Until then look forward to the new, tech-saavy wave of wine geeks just coming into this world of wine.

ryan · 1 year ago

Most of the participants were 30+ a major factor as you point out. I just wonder if we'll ever see this demographic move to the online world, and if there is anything we can do to help the transition.

Penelope Gadd-Coster · 1 year ago

Is that a Coral Mustang back label I see? To comment on the blogging- I am way beyond 30.......I think that many of us just don't have the time. I find that I don't keep up on my blog nearly as well as I should due to time constraints. From where I am, age is all across the board on the blogging front. I feel that I actually see many 'older' folks that have the time (retired) or it is part of their marketing strategy for a business. The last comment about blogging is that, I know that when I started in, there was some question about the validity/seriousness of the writing. Was this something only kids did, could the info be trusted, was it just opinionated crazies? Yes, blogs are opinions,day to day goings on, informational and I think that the acceptance is growing- but we still need more that 24 hrs in a day to absorb all of the great blogs out there! The Mustang Winemaker- back to the grapes.......and her blog!

ryan · 1 year ago

Thanks for your take on blogging Penelope...BTW how is the vintage shaping up this year?

Bill · 1 year ago

1998 Lafon Rochet 1999 Brane Cantenac Both wines were closed at the start, even after a couple hours of decanting. They really opened up nicely over the course of the evening, although I think most people enjoyed the Tresor better. I'm looking forward to our next get together and hope Gabriella is along this time!

Tali · 11 months ago

Actually it was Honeyweiss and Michelob Golden Light (which I'm sure you find just as offensive ;-) which were served. You blood-cousin wouldn't allow Busch Lite at her wedding thank you very much!

Love you- Tali