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Wine Expedition To Oregon: Cristom Vineyards Part 1

In Salem, Oregon, Neil meets Tom Gerrie and learns about 'the four ladies' of Cristom Vineyards.

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G’day mate… want to taste a 97?

G’day Mate… Want To Taste A 97?

February 15, 2011 by Neil
Here at WineExpedition, we don’t like to put too much stock in wine scores; after all, TASTING IS SUBJECTIVE… That said, I have to talk about a unique bottle that I discovered at a wine tasting not long ago, and the fact that it received a 97 from wine critic Robert Parker…
Wine Expedition to Oregon: Archery Summit part 2

Wine Expedition To Oregon: Archery Summit Part 2

February 15, 2011 by Neil
Neil gets to taste some of the prized Pinots of Archery Summit.
Wine Expedition to Oregon: Archery Summit

Wine Expedition To Oregon: Archery Summit

January 10, 2011 by Neil
Neil goes down into the Archery Summit caves to learn about this producer of world-class Pinot Noir.
Bubbles from Argentina?

Bubbles From Argentina?

December 18, 2010 by Neil
…yea. I was surprised too… I mean, I’ve had my share of Malbec, but hadn’t come across a Sparkling Wine from Argentina. Until now…
Pairing Portuguese Vinho Verde & Douro with Caldo Verde soup

Pairing Portuguese Vinho Verde & Douro With Caldo Verde Soup

December 16, 2010 by Neil
Neil enjoys a Portuguese white Vinho Verde and a red from Douro with a traditional bowl of Caldo Verde ‘baseball’ soup.
Wine Product:  The Vinturi Tower-Look Ma, No Hands

Wine Product: The Vinturi Tower-Look Ma, No Hands

October 2, 2010 by Neil
Neil puts the Vinturi Tower to the test, as he aerates two glasses: a Carmenere from Asunto de Vino and a Malbec from The Wait.
Father’s Day Wine

Father’s Day Wine

June 16, 2010 by Neil
I don’t think I could make a scientific case that certain wines are better served on Father’s Day. This post is less about father’s day-specific wine and more about a few bottles that I’ve enjoyed in these recent weeks leading up to Father’s Day. Whether you are a father, have a father or [...]
8 Bottles of Sauvignon Blanc from Chile (that you should try!)

8 Bottles Of Sauvignon Blanc From Chile (that You Should Try!)

May 17, 2010 by Neil
Last week, we participated in the latest online blogger tasting from our friends at Wines of Chile. As always, it was a blast: good wine, good information via webchat with the eight winemakers and great comments and feedback from our fellow wine bloggers. A good time was had by all (and I’m [...]
Chardonnay 101

Chardonnay 101

April 15, 2010 by Neil
A discussion of the differences between Burgundian and California Chardonnay. Neil tastes a glass from Sonoma Coast’s Fort Ross and one from Cave de Lugny in Burgundy.
Expedition to New Zealand:  The Doug Wisor Memorial Scholarship

Expedition To New Zealand: The Doug Wisor Memorial Scholarship

April 9, 2010 by Neil
Neil tastes at a New Zealand tasting/fundraiser for the Doug Wisor Memoral Scholarship. Visit www.usnzee.com