I recently read a study that said most Americans trust the guy behind the counter more than wine bloggers. I guess I can understand. After all, if a wine shop employee makes a poor recommendation, the customer is unlikely to come back. So there’s some pressure on the employee to only make recommendations they can stand behind.
Well, here’s why this blog is just as reliable as your favorite wine shop or restaurant. I am that guy behind the counter, and I’m also the guy making recommendations in restaurants. Since the inception of AdamsWineGuide, I have had multiple Sommelier positions in both restaurant and retail settings.
I don’t just make recommendations to my readers based upon the last great bottle I drank. I base my suggestions on what I like, but more importantly what most customers like as well. And what sells. My recommendations always factor in price, quality and availability.
So you can feel safe here. I only have your best interest in mind. This is why I have added the “Facebook Recommend” option to my site. On every page and post, you have the option to recommend the page/post to your Facebook friends. And you can also see how many others have recommended things to their friends. So let the people speak, you can think of the Facebook recommendations (and comments) as a “vote” for approving the page or post. Or liking my wine review/recommendation.
If I do recommend something you don’t approve of, please let me know by commenting. It’s the only way I can get to know my readers better 
You can find the original “wine blogger trust” story here.
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Welcome! If you've found my blog, hopefully you love wine as much as I do. Have a look around, and feel free to comment or ask questions. 
Well, we just have to do our best.
I love to hear what people have to say about wines, and I still base a lot of my decisions on what other wine bloggers have to say. I have to say I’ve FOUND a lot of cool wines I would never have found without the wealth of bloggers out there writing about their favorite wines. I like that approach too, by the way, write about what you like.
One wine I found through a random wine blog and have really enjoyed are the Zinfandels from Wine Guerrilla. I’m not normally a huge zin fan, but I actually live in one of the best areas for old vine Zinfandel, the Dry Creek Valley area of Northern California, and so it was neat to find someone finding the most eclectic zinfandel fruit right in my backyard.
Have you ever heard of Wine Guerrilla? I’ve provided a link in my comment I think. Check them out, very robust zinfandel flavors. I recommend trying at least a bottle. Would love to see a review on your blog perhaps sometime about them!
Cheers!
Hey Luther,
I thank you for your kind words. I’m glad to see that you benefit from dedicated bloggers.
After being a professional Sommelier for years, my goal is to make my readers happy. Whether that is a recommendation on a $10 wine, or a 1ere growth Bordeaux to age in a cellar.
I have heard of Wine Guerilla but have not had a chance to taste the wines. Are you associated with them?
Cheers,
Adam