I haven't taken a blogosphere wine tour in a while, so I thought it was time (well, past time actually) to do another one. Here's what's happening in the wine world on-line.

First, Gothamist talks about balancing wine, literally and figuratively. Let's just say there will be a large dry cleaning bill.

Apellation Australia enjoyed some Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2004 recently.

Basic juice was suprised by some unexpected Spanish wine: a Iberian Muscat/Gewurztraminer blend.

Cheers is looking ahead to Valentine's Day and suggests a bottle of 2004 Hugel "cuvee Les Amours'' Pinot Blanc.

Dr. Vino announces his wine class, which starts in February. Time to crack open those books and bottles.

Grape Radio is reporting from the Paso Robles-based Hospice du Rhône.

Foodie Obessesed is tuning into Rachael Ray's new show.

Lenndevours is under the weather, so not drinking a lot of wine lately. Bummer.

Texacali Wine is enjoying some La Posta Malbec today.

Wino Sapien selects some Shiraz. McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Padthaway - this puppy is a whooper with 16% alcohol.