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Beringer announced today the release of a new product, Stone Cellars (Website), a 187ml Unbreakable (plastic) single serve bottle with a screw cap. Four different varietals will be offered, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Cabernet with the price set at $8 for a four pack, and $14 for an 8 pack. It’s an interesting idea […]

Celebrating 2 years is nice. My site may not be as built up as some others, but I have some loyal readers, and that makes me happy. Anyway, I’m feeling saucy today. In an effort to turn new people on to new wineries, or ones they may not have heard about, Wine Expression will be […]

I can’t believe I have been posting to this blog for TWO years, time fly’s! This last year was an interesting one, as my site saw a 900% increase in traffic over the first year, thanks to Wine Blog Watch and links from other Wine Bloggers (thanks!). A lot of stories have crossed my path […]

The Australian Wine Company, Di Bortoli, implemented the Open Source Operating System Linux across their system , thanks in part to their CIO Bill Robertson. This move by the winery sets them apart from virtually all other wineries, considering this is not the normal operating system for most people to handle day to day activities […]

Carlos Santana spends time listening to himself on the radio while cruisin’ his 64 impala on dubs’ in Wine Country. After trying a 1997 Silver Oak, he became an instant fan, and has teamed with Mumm to make a Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Blend. The wine will be available in September this year for $55 […]

A study done in Iceland showed that those who moderatly drink red wine are less at risk of developing Cataracts. Although the study does not reveal how red wine actually does this, some componets of wine like the Polyphenol Resveratrol which fights against other ailments, could be responsible. Beer, smoking, or a bad diet are […]

A French couple that celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary last Friday offered these words of advice for married couples: Keep arguments to a minimum, eat well and wash it down with a glass of wine.
Mr. and Mrs. Debray celebrated with wine of course, opening a bottle of Sparkling White Wine from Champagne. To this […]

As harvest ramps up this year, Italian Winemakers are predicting a great year for wine, thanks to near perfect weather this summer. Yields may not be at their peak levels in some areas, but the quality of fruit is likely to be high, competing with the 1997 vintage for quality.
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This article in the Brendenton Herald written by Bill Daley reviews the ideas from Elin McCoy’s new book,
“The Emperor of Wine, The Rise of Robert M. Parker Jr. and the Reign of American Taste”. Parker’s influence is huge, as even I find myself consulting his ratings, trumping any other industry professionals, before I […]

Winery: Concannon
Wine: 2002 Petite Syrah, Livermore
Price: $15
Score: 87 JAT
Notes: A beautiful wine out of the bottle with a deep velvety purple color. This wine has a rich nose full of Raspberry, Earth, and Smoky Oak characteristics. On the palate this wine is full bodied and chewy with notes of Blackberry and Vanilla. The finish is […]