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You Should Be Drinking Grower Champagne

EATER

Marie Courtin is the work of all-world winemaker and farmer Dominique Moreau (the label is named for her grandmother), who since 2005 has cultivated an extraordinary plot of grapes in the very farthest southern corner of Champagne, in a region called the Aube.

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A Simple Equation Equals Outstanding Wines

The Wine Knitter

We’ve all either been to or seen photos of breathtaking views of wine vineyards nestled among enchanting settings worthy of a picture postcard. So, what makes Ehret Family Winery’s Bavarian Lion Vineyards so unique? Knights Valley earned its AVA status in 1983 and has approximately 2000 acres of vineyards.

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The Lure Of The Land

The Wine Knitter

Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. ” After finding the perfect setting, the winery was established in 2005. “You could call this a paleolithic vineyard.” The olive trees are beyond the vineyard.

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A Taste Of Vittoria!

The Wine Knitter

On a recent trip to Sicily, I had the opportunity to explore the wine regions in the Southeastern part of the island, including a special visit to Vittoria. However, today my article focuses on Vittoria, explaining why this is such a special part of Sicily and introducing a few of its wineries.

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The Hidden Bottle

The Wine Knitter

Many of the wines are what remain from my days with the “Restaurateur” These special wines quietly wait for me to open them, always tempting me to pour bittersweet memories into my wine glass. In 2005, Silvio Denz, a winemaker, bought the estates. Every now and then I like to take inventory of my wine cellar.

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Col D’Orcia, A Name To Remember

The Wine Knitter

Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.

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5 Secrets of the Orcia DOC

A Wine Story

Wild and rustic, you will find beauty in Orcia’s jagged, flinty vineyards. For decades Orcia DOC vineyard owner Roberto Mascellione of Poggio al Vento had been frustrated. For decades Orcia DOC vineyard owner Roberto Mascellione of Poggio al Vento had been frustrated. Each night, dazzling ochre colored sunsets paint the sky.