Winexpression

Apple released a new version of itunes this week that incorporates Podcasts into the program. Browsing through the categories I stumbled across 8 different podcasts on wine in the food section. Winecast, Grape Radio, Wine Geek, and Screw tops are just a few that I had previously seen or heard. With this addition to Apple’s […]

Australia posted some large numbers today, namely, 1.9 Million Tons of wine produced in 2005. This is an increase over last year by approximately 100,000 tons, or 6%, and was primarily from a boost of white wine production. As this global monolith continues to gain ground in the wine industry, struggling wine nations should be […]

As many come together to recognize Gene Ford today at his Funeral in Seattle Washington, a lot of people don’t realize who he is, but recognize his accomplishments. Gene was a wine writer and educator responsible for publicizing the scientific proven health benefits of wine. His website healthydrinkingscience.com (no longer live) attests to his work. […]

Constellation Brands announced plans to change the name of it’s Napa conglomerate company Franciscan Estates to Icon Estates, citing a need to change the brand image. After swallowing Robert Mondavi Corp in December, Constellation has been busy making changes to focus the business on it’s new acquisitions fatty parts. Why the name Icon Estates? […]

As Screwcap Closures gain in popularity, more and more wineries will adopt them, which in turn means growth for the companies that provide them. Alcan, a global Canadian aluminum company responsible for the Stelvin Closure, announced it’s plans to build a wine packaging plant in Adelaide, Australia to better serve the growing needs of Australia […]

Beginning tomorrow, the United Farm Workers (UFW) plan on boycotting Gallo until a new contract can be worked out for UFW Gallo of Sonoma employees. The UFW plans on relying heavily on the internet, using email lists from certain political, labor, and environmental groups, as opposed to the old school method of standing in front […]

The report released by MKF Research to the Napa Valley Vintners Association, shows that the Napa county wine industry impacts
the California economy by 9.5 Billion dollars annually and is responsible for over 1/5 of the total economic impact of wine in California. Another interesting stat is that the wine industry provides directly and indirectly for […]

It’s press releases like this that make you wonder, is California poised to start commanding Burgundy like prices for it’s Pinot Noir? It’s obvious that the movie Sideways has accelerated the sales of this varietal. But the question is, where does it stop. I personally love Pinot Noir. To me, the elegance of the fruit, […]

Robert Parker was remarking on what he thought the trends over the next decade or so would be, and one of the 12 predictions he made was watch out for the California’s Central Coast, which includes Paso Robles. The Chronicle reported today in a small blurb that Tom Lane will be director of winemaking at […]

Wine: Black Mountain
2004 Pinot Grigio
“Harlow Heights”
Price: $4.99 U.S.
Notes: A great wine for the price, light yellow color with aromas of pear and apple, a crisp taste on the palate of lemon grass and apple, good body and balance, and a surprisingly long finish with hints of toasty oak.
89pts - JM
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