Steve Slatcher wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 17:51:07 -0400, skenzer >
> wrote:
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>>I'm looking to keep a journal but my hand writing is terrible! Looking
>>for a good wine journal possibly in a word document format or some
>>type of electronic format.
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> What are you looking for in a "good wine journal" that you could not
> achieve by simply using Word? If we knew that we could maybe better
> answer your question better. I suspect you would probably find a
> spreadsheet more amenable.
>
> Personally I write my wine notes in an ordinary text file. I use a
> simple structured format involving semicolons and newlines so I
> can process the file and put the results in a database if necessary.
>
For many of my wines I download a review from Wine Spectator or Wine
Advocate--print two copies. One I stick in the bin where I am storing
it, the other I put in a binder. On the binder copy I write my
evaluation of the wine, dates purchased, consumed, etc. Once in the
binder, you can divide by country, grape, etc. I tried several digital
products and found that I was too lazy to keep them up. With hard copy
near my wine glass, it's easier to keep current. Also the binder is a
pleasant way to remember times past.