Winexpression

One of the questions I had when making my short documentary on the Livermore Valley wine region related to global warming. Although local winemakers argue that the average temperature has only risen by a few degrees fahrenheit since 1900, the question still remains, are those few degrees enough to have a negative effect on the [...]

An interesting article written by Blake Gray appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle’s wine section today highlighting how Falcon’s are used to police vineyards before harvest. The enemy is the European Starling, numbering around 140 Million in the United States, whose favorite snack is ripe wine grapes around harvest time. Falconers can fetch $600 a [...]

If this flavourful yet misunderstood wine has you scratching your head, then make sure you check out this months round-up of Wine Blogging Wednesday, Which Champagne Should I Buy?. Sam of Becks and Posh is a wiz on Blogger, has redesigned her site (which now looks amazing), and offers a great summary post of the [...]

In an effort to win back market share from New World wine regions, the European Union Farm Ministers association overwhelmingly agreed on Monday that reform is necessary for the continent’s wine industry to improve. After the embarrassment last year of having to distill millions of gallons of wine into fuel, the EU is eager to [...]

E & J Gallo is spearheading the automation of picking grapes during harvest in Modesto, CA, by employing spectroscopy and chromatography. This chemical analysis process provides extensive information about the aroma, color, taste and mouthfeel of the grapes, which helps the winery determine the ideal time for bringing in the harvest. Micheal Cleary, senior manager [...]

In an article entitled Cabernet Sauvignon to Buy Now, appearing in Wine Enthusiast this month, recommendations are made to buy wines like Château Latour 2003 Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages 2003 Pauillac, Château Mouton-Rothschild 2003 Pauillac, Shafer 2002 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Creek 2002 Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Foley 2003 Claret, Rubicon Estate 2002 [...]

Robert Parker names Dr. Jay Miller as replacement for Pierre Rovani at the Wine Advocate
That was fast, but, who wouldn’t want to work for the most influential wine critic, getting the chance to taste thousands of wines every year while traveling the world? O.K. that guy, but I’m surprised his job stayed open as long [...]