The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 12, 2021

Within the valley, many established vineyards produce distinctively different wines from each other. In 1982 and under his own label, Gary produced his first Pinot Noir from grapes grown in the iconic Rochioli Vineyard and the adjacent Allen Vineyard. Her specialty is small-lot, single vineyard wines.

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Sante

JUNE 18, 2020

About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. The vineyards enjoy the influence of the sea and sun with hot days and cool nights that are ideal conditions for grape growing. Alcohol: 12.8%. SRP: $19.99.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With winemaking roots from 1899, the family owns vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Trentino. The Miotto vineyards on the hill of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene are located among the steep hills and valleys of the Cartizza area, a UNESCO World Heritage site for the traditional viticulture and winemaking methods.

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The Wine Knitter

JUNE 6, 2020

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Ros é 2019 About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. It was a memorable bottle of wine and worthy of a review. Alcohol: 12% SRP: $18.99 Alcohol: 12.8%

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 7, 2022

So, influenced by her grandmother, who was her “guiding light,” Ntsiki took the initiative and established Aslina Wines in 2016, naming it in honor of her grandmother. And indeed, Bruno Giacosa Barolo and Barbaresco wines remain legendary, with each vineyard site producing unique and eloquent wines. Alcohol : 13.5%

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