Top 2021 Stories Revealed and Reviewed
Wine Wanderings "Most Viewed and Visited" Newsletters of 2021
2021 - A year of hope for normalcy. The year of longing to return to travel. A year of trying new wines, new wineries, and celebrity and craft spirits. A year of wondering what 2022 will bring at Wine Wanderings. As we ring in 2022 with a new WW border heading, let’s take a look at the Wine Wanderings stories that garnered the most “views,” open rates, and comments. Substack has extraordinary measurement statistics to aid this review. Most of all, thanks to all of you for your comments, suggestions, and loyalty to this newsletter. Perhaps you missed one of these newsletters? See below for some of the favorites.
In 2022, look for more newsletter commentary podcasts, more paid-subscriber-only stories and sections, and more travel-wine stories outside of the US.
Cheers to a Happy New Year! - Tricia
Top Views and Comments: Wine Wanderings: 2021
Top # of “Views” Overall 2021
“Bubbles & Holidays: A Perfect Pairing: What to Serve, How to Serve, The Toast” Dec. 21, 2021
“A 72-Hour Bordeaux Getaway: With Tips for Planning a Trip or Cruise -With a Bordeaux Wine Region Classification Guide,” January 26, 2021
Highest “Open” Rates and Comments Among All Newsletters 2021
“Wine and the Presidents: Try These 3 Presidents’ Wine Selections: Jefferson, Reagan, Clinton,” March 9, 2021
“The ABC’s of ‘Anything But Chardonnay’: 7 White Wine Alternatives,” February 27, 2021
“Live from the Sommelier Retreat at TEXSOM,” April 24, 2021
“A Wine Lover’s Favorite: Spain’s Priorat Wine Region – at the Foot of God’s Ladder,” January 23, 2021
Top Views for Live Interviews 2021
“Ten Hot Wine Trends for 2021 – An Interview with Dr. Liz Thach, Ph.D., Master of Wine,” June 29, 2021
“A Visual Journey Through Vineyards of the World: Interview with Janis Miglavs, Photographer,” May 15, 2021
“Wine and Chocolate Pairing with a Top 10 Chocolate Purveyor: Brook Johnson, Yahara Chocolate,” March 27, 2021
Most New Website Visitors 2021
“The Phenomenon of Celebrity Spirits: Rankings and New Entries,” October 5, 2021
“The Gin Renaissance: Premium and Craft Gins Define the Rebirth,” May 4, 2021
Newsletters that Generated the Most “New Paid Subscriptions” 2021
“Live from Napa Valley: Wineries, Inns, Restaurants are Open and Welcoming,” August 10, 2021
“5 Patio Wines to Welcome Spring: As the World Opens Up, Let’s Enjoy These Patio and Food-Friendly Wines,” March 23, 2021
“Willamette Valley, Oregon. It’s Not Just About Pinot Noir: Top Chardonnays, Rosés, and Sparkling Revealed,” November 9, 2021
What’s New: Podcasts!
Last week I initiated doing Wine Wanderings podcasts to accompany my newsletter additional commentary and color for the topic. I will also be doing some podcast interviews and live commentary from conferences, symposiums, and travel sites. If you prefer listening while you jog and walk to reading, and you’re looking for a deeper view of a subject, this is for you. Stay tuned for the podcast on this newsletter later this week.
See last week’s podcast: “Bubbles & Holidays: A Perfect Pairing Podcast,” December 22, 2021
Wine Wanderings is now available on Apple Podcasts
2022 Wine Wanderings Editorial Calendar
Smashing Winter Cocktails: The Best of Gin and Bourbon
What to Drink When You Are Not Drinking: A Dry January
Live From “Slow Wine:” A Showcase of Italian Wineries, Austin, Texas, January 2022
America’s Exceptional Wine Country Adventures: States to Consider
Spain and the Gin & Tonic: Where is the Love?
Memorable Wineries of Italy: Tuscany
Wine Bottle Shapes: Why the Difference?
The Surprising Mixologists of Napa Valley Cocktails
Traveling to Napa Valley: Wineries, Sports Activities, Shopping, Where to Eat, Where to Stay
The Restaurants of Calistoga, Napa Valley
The Heritage of Hall Winery, Napa Valley: Tour and Tasting
Memorable Wineries of Italy: Piemonte and Milan
1881 Museum Napa Valley: A Transformation of the Oakville Grocery
What Constitutes a Great Bed & Breakfast? Recipes, Service, and Amenities
The True Cost of a Cocktail with the CEO of BuzzBallz, Marilee Kick
Tour Tuscany like a Pro
Left Bank vs. Right Bank Bordeaux: Taste the Difference
Wine Castles of Sonoma County
