Rejoice Oenophiles! "Super Bowl of Wine" Comes to New York City

Wines from around the world are featured at New York's Wine Experience, attended by thousands of thirsty wine lovers.
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Cheers! Wine lovers are flocking to the Big Apple this weekend for the Annual New York Wine Experience, which features more than 250 of the world's top wineries. The most expensive pour is a Chateau Mouton-Rothschild Pauillac, which retails for $1,200 a bottle. Wineries from five U.S. states and fifteen other countries are represented at the event, which kicked off Thursday night with about 3,000 people attending. Thomas Matthews, executive editor of event organizer Wine Spectator, isn't surprised by how many oenophiles attend. "We're a thirsty nation," he says, pointing out the U.S. leads all countries in wine consumption. Wine Spectator's annual event has raised more than $20 million dollars for charity. TheStreet's Rhonda Schaffler has details from New York.