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Wine Tip #473- Lift the shelf above your pinot bottle before pulling it out of the fridge…

Wine Tip #473- Lift The Shelf Above Your Pinot Bottle Before Pulling It Out Of The Fridge…

October 6, 2011 by Neil
…or else you’ll end up with a bottle looking like this….
Hahn Estate Malbec, from California

Hahn Estate Malbec, From California

May 11, 2011 by Neil
I hear it at least once a week:  ” I just had this great Argentinian Malbec!”  Malbec has of course become synonymous with Argentina, though I was recently reminder that like most wine grapes, Malbec isn’t restricted to one region or country.  It has freely traveled the world, without a passport.  It’s a grape that [...]
De Tierra Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir-From the Monterey AVA

De Tierra Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir-From The Monterey AVA

May 10, 2011 by Neil
…I found this bottle of ‘05 all by itself in the Pinot Noir section at Mission Wines in South Pasadena.  It was the last one, and it was only in my possession for about twenty minutes before its contents were in my glass…
Wine Deal: ‘06 Clos LaChance Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Deal: ‘06 Clos LaChance Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

May 3, 2011 by Neil
OK, this deal was so good that we’re emerging from our hibernation to tell you about it…
Not Sure Which Wine to Choose?  JUST ASK!

Not Sure Which Wine To Choose? JUST ASK!

April 15, 2011 by Neil
As DEVO once said: “…freedom of choice: it’s what we got. Freedom from choice: it’s what we want…” Let’s face it; there are A LOT of wines to choose from out there. A lot of grape varietals, a lot of regions, a lot of vintages, a lot of [...]
Five Reasons to Attend Wine Tasting Events

Five Reasons To Attend Wine Tasting Events

March 26, 2011 by Neil
…as I sit here basking in the glow of the Family Winemakers of California tasting in Pasadena earlier this month, I thought I’d string together a few thoughts on why these kind of events are so cool, and why EVERYONE should go to them as often as possible.
5 Wine Varietals You Should Taste (or Taste Again)

5 Wine Varietals You Should Taste (or Taste Again)

March 13, 2011 by Neil
Human beings are creatures of habit, there’s no getting around it. It’s so easy to fall into a rut. I do it myself; as of late I’ve been drinking an awful lot of Pinot. (Though I gotta say, there’s nothing awful about a lot of Pinot!) Every once and I while I [...]
Knuckle-Dusted me some Wine.

Knuckle-Dusted Me Some Wine.

March 6, 2011 by Neil
…just a quick post to tell you about 3 bottles of California wine that recently found themselves face to face with my corkscrew…
Wine Expedition to Oregon: Archery Summit part 3

Wine Expedition To Oregon: Archery Summit Part 3

March 3, 2011 by Neil
The final installment of our visit to Oregon’s Archery Summit.
A Unique & Refreshing White Wine from Washington

A Unique & Refreshing White Wine From Washington

February 20, 2011 by Neil
You heard me right, I said Washington. It’s a region we haven’t spoken about enough here at WineExpedition. The state up in the Northwestern corner of the country that’s known for its apples and evergreens has been making some noteworthy wine for years. Cabernet and Syrah is what you’ll hear about [...]