Substacks recommended by Tom Wark

Recommended by Tom Wark

Reflections on the art and craft of wine

Larry Brooks is providing perhaps the most comprehensive discourse on winemaking and wine tasting not merely on Substack but on the internet through this serialized publications of his book. Not to be missed by wine lovers.

- Tom Wark

The Enjoyer

By Caroline

Zillennial talk on wine & culture. Curiosity, optimism, and humanity delivered to your inbox weekly˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳ ◛ ₊♡₊✩

Caroline Lamb, the author if this newsletter, has a probing and contemplative voice that makes this newsletter about wine and her wine journey a compelling read. Please consider subscribing.

- Tom Wark

Wine Bible(ing)

By Karen MacNeil

Wine Answers and Advice from the Author of THE WINE BIBLE.

It's Karen MacNeil for God sake. Of course you want to subscribe to the Substack of the best selling wine author in America. Moreover, her Newsletter is the best 10 minute read in wine.

- Tom Wark

Unlimited

By Steven Harrison

Unlimited - a newsletter about the triumphs and tribulations stemming from the 21st amendment.

I highly recommend Steven Harrison's "Unlimited" substack if you have even the slightest interest in the business or politics of wine. It is most certainly a must read if you work in and around the industry.

- Tom Wark

Bigger Than Your Head

By Fredric Koeppel

wine reviews and commentary on the wine industry, since 2006

Frederic Koeppel has been observing, tasting and writing about wine for....forever? He's one of my go-to voices who brings a variety of interests to his love of wine and writing about the wine world. Subscribe!

- Tom Wark

Grape to Table Newsletter

By Sarah O'Kelley

Wine, Food & Travel (recipes too)!

Sarah O'Kelley is a wine merchant in Charleston. Her writing reveals a visceral love of wine. You'll like her informative newsletters that are part education, part personal reflection. Subscribe!

- Tom Wark

The 30 Second Wine Advisor

By Robin Garr

Want to learn more about wine, but you’re short on time? Follow The 30 Second Wine Advisor™ to get my quick advice about wine tasting and wine appreciation.

Once you start subscribing to Robin Garr's substack you'll be spending way more than 30-seconds reading him. Robin's got a long-cultivated perspective on wine. Well worth subscribing!

- Tom Wark

Napa Valley Features

Dedicated to providing timely information about the Napa Valley.

This is an important development in Napa Valley journalism. Please try to support the work.

- Tom Wark

The WineKnowLog©

A commentary about Wine, history, travel & culture written by America's first Master of Wine (MW)® with a half-century's experience illuminating the Global World of Wine: from what to drink, interesting vineyards, fine producers & good value.

Paul Gregutt's Northwest Wine Guide

By Paul Gregutt (Paul Gregutt's Northwest Wine Guide)

Your guide to the best, newest, hidden, most interesting Pacific NW wines. No fake medals, hyped scores or paid for wine reviews here. Subscribe and see for yourself!

Paul is one of the most important voices in wine. Subscribe!!

- Tom Wark

A Difference of Degree

By Mark Storer

A mixture, and occasional intersection of Culture, Spirituality, wine, spirits and beverages...

Mark Storer is smart. Mark writes really well. Mark knows wine and food. Mark is well worth subscribing to and supporting.

- Tom Wark

Wine and Comics

By Dave Baxter

Wine, Comics, and thoughts about living and working in La-La Land

Joe Fattorini's Substack

Home of the wine marketing masterclass - MBA-level insights for wine professionals and students every Wednesday. Chapters from "On Claret" a lavatory book on red Bordeaux every Friday. And wine, society, and culture posts in between.

Joe's writing always include unique insights the connection between wine and our culture and society. Always a GREAT read.

- Tom Wark

The Cork Report

By Lenn Thompson

A newsletter by Lenn Thompson covering the lesser-known regions of North American wine country, including New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, and beyond.

One of the most important voices for and champions of the unique wines of the east coast and midwest. A veteran observer of the diversity of wine in America.

- Tom Wark

EVERYDAY DRINKING

By Jason Wilson

A wide world of wine, spirits, travel, and culture from the author of Godforsaken Grapes and Boozehound.

Jason Wilson is an outstanding writer, opinionated, and insightful. I don't always agree with him, but I sure do like reading him.

- Tom Wark

JoeBlogs

By Joe Posnanski

Essays that brighten up your day from “Contemporary sports writing’s biggest star.”

Baseball and Wine? Always. If you are a fan..if you are a student of the game, Joe Posanski's Newsletter may become the highlight of your week. He throws around deep knowledge and a true love of the game with equal vigor.

- Tom Wark

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