Winexpression

According to recent research done by the Gallup organization, Americans top choice for their alcoholic beverages is wine. This is a remarkable change considering a study done by the same company in 1992 that named beer at 47%, with wine a dismal 27%. The current percentages were 39% wine, versus 37% beer. This recent surge […]

The Napa Valley Wine Country Film Festival (Way to long a name for the title of this post) is set to begin the last weekend of this month, July 28-31, followed by the Sonoma County Wine Country Film Festival which runs from August 11-28. When compared to other film festivals, the tone at this film […]

To decant or not to decant, that really is the question posed to many and their wine. “But this is a younger wine, it doesn’t benefit from decanting, I want to see it evolve in my glass” you say? Some restaurants go out of their way to make sure all of the wine ordered is […]

Governor Pataki of New York will have signed legislation today at 2:00 p.m. EST to allow direct shipping into the State from out of State Wineries. The signing took place at Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake in New York, and the bill will take effect 120 days from today. Many wineries anticipate a […]

For those that haven’t seen this site (including myself as of a month ago) sponsored by Wine X Magazine, a Wine Magazine based out of Santa Rosa with a circulation of 300,000 copies aimed at Generation Xers, and De Loach Vineyards, a 25 year old Santa Rosa Winery, here it is, the Jelly Belly wine […]

My wife and I just celebrated three years together, and we made sure to try some wines we hadn’t had. One was the 1999 Harlan Maiden. We had it at one of our favorite restaurants in Pleasanton CA, Haps Steaks and Seafood. It was definitely a night and bottle to remember. An inky purple color […]

Winery: Mayo Family Wines
Wine: Off Dry Gewurztraminer
Price: $20 U.S.
Score: 91 Points
Notes: A Crisp Vibrant wine with a somewhat hidden nose. Hints of Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Almonds are revealed on the palate with just a mild sweet flavor that finishes in a dry lingering aftertaste. A wonderful summer wine, with a refreshing demeanor.
For my second […]

There are the cult wines that we can purchase, and then there are truly cult wines, the ones you can get only if your wallet has no bottom. There has been a consolidation of the true cult wines, the others, have opened their lists, increased production, and are available to the general public. It’s very […]

I don’t know if I’ve seen this one before.
03 Maduressa 17.99
93 points Parker: ‘”The top cuvee, from the vineyardÂ’s oldest vines and lowest yields, is the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003 Maduressa, a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Mando. Revealing an exceptional fragrance as well as a full-bodied, concentrated flavors of white flowers, blueberries, […]

The proposed takeover bid by beverage manufacturer Pernod Ricard to acquire rival Allied Domecq received clearance by the United States Federal Trade commission, contingent on the sale of Courvoisier and Sauza Tequila to Fortune Brands. This comes as good news to both companies involved, as the only hurdle left in this acquisition is the Canadian […]