Ranting on the nature of wine writing

[dananne]

Roberto,

I agree with you on the intrinsic merits of those types of reviews, expecially that vicarious experience idea. I frequently read folks like Asher for that very reason. Proportionally speaking, however, I'd rather they devote more words to things I may actually have a chance finding. In your concert/play terms, it feels like reading a review of a backyard concert by a band that only tours in, say, the greater Sheboygan, Wisconsin metro area. I'd much rather read a concert review about a band whose CD I can find in my store and that may be visiting Atlanta on their upcoming tour to determine whether to see the show.

I don't mind reading the former review, and may find it both interesting and entertaining (I may even plan a trip to Sheboygan or seek out a bootleg CD), but the latter is far more useful for me in day-to-day terms.