Winexpression

I had a chance to sit down with couple Bay Area Wine Bloggers last week, Alder of Vinography and John from Corkdork, and taste through some new releases from Cameron Hughes Wines. Cameron lead the tasting that was put on by Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications in San Francisco, and I must say, I was [...]

Could you do it? Why would you do it? Are there any benefits?
Well, I just did it, and allow me to answer those questions.

Could you do it? Yes, but I must say, on some of the hot days, I really wanted a nice Sauvignon Blanc. Actually, I cut out all alcohol, which also left me [...]

Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Eisele Vineyard 2002
Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley IX Estate 2003
Robert Foley Claret Napa Valley 2003
Gemstone Yountville 2002
Harlan Estate Napa Valley 2003
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stagecoach Vineyard 2003
Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2003
Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 2003
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2002
Sloan Rutherford [...]

A great theme leading us into these warm summer days, Joel of Vivi’s Wine Journal has posted the 23rd edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday, BBQ Wines, and in good time too. So, if you’re open minded to drinking port or box wine, need a pairing suggestion, or are just curious about what other people are [...]

If you haven’t already noticed, Herb Lamb Vineyards is one of my favorite wineries from Napa Valley. This year was exciting because Jennifer and Herb came upon some Sauvignon Blanc, and under the talented hand of David DeSante released the EII White Wine under the 2005 vintage. In a word, this wine is breathtaking. Not [...]

Mary Lynn Slattery was in the right place at the right time. Halfway around the world, a revolutionary new way to taste wine was being developed: the automated self-serve tasting room. Mary Lynn saw it’s potential for the thirsty U.S. market and VinoVenue was born in San Francisco, CA. Now after nearly 2 years, the [...]