Planet Grape

JANUARY 9, 2020

All prices are standard retail. 2016 Jermann Vintage Tunina Venezia Giulia Italy $66. 2016 Chateau Malescasse Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux France $22. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. Winery Direct.

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A Wine Story

JANUARY 17, 2021

Whether consumers responded to Malbec’s rich, ripe concentration of flavor, the whisper of vanilla and toast from French oak, or the affordable (around $15 – 20 price) Argentine Malbec was a quick hit. Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine. Check out these.

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A Wine Story

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As we walked through the vineyards, he showed me the plots dedicated for experimental plantings of the Sagrantino grape regarding training methods and clonal selection, performed in tandem with the University of Milan. But as he was ill, his assistant Jessica gave me a dynamic tour of the hillside vineyards followed by a tasting.

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Sante

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Located in the east-central part of France with over 74,000 acres of vineyards, Burgundy (Bourgogne) is recognized worldwide and is considered the classic region for growing and producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The price of wines ranges from under $30 to $300, including 13 Grand Crus! www.domainecromey.com ). Domaine de Cromey.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I swear I fell in love this wine before I checked its price. And now for our non-Malbec finish: 2016 Catena Alta “Historic Rows” Mendoza Chardonnay ($31). 2016 Volver La Mancha Single Vineyard Tempranillo ($15). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It is considered one of Germany’s premier estates with about 45 hectares of vineyards that stretch along the Mosel and Saar rivers making it the second-largest family-owned and operated winery in the Mosel. ” Urban Riesling 2019 Grapes for this wine are sourced from blue-slate vineyards located in the neighboring town of Mehring.

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A Wine Story

JANUARY 17, 2021

Whether consumers responded to Malbec’s rich, ripe concentration of flavor, the whisper of vanilla and toast from French oak, or the affordable (around $15 – 20 price) Argentine Malbec was a quick hit. Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine.

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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2022

My dad and uncle Fili worked in the vineyards on weekends, and I helped out as a kid. And no doubt, some remain buried deep in the earth, perhaps near the Tenuta di Artimino vineyards itself. Atrium Sangiovese Riserva 2016 • Consorzio: Orcia I was pleased to sample this wine blind as I had visited Orcia a few years earlier.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Located in the east-central part of France with over 74,000 acres of vineyards, Burgundy (Bourgogne) is recognized worldwide and is considered the classic region for growing and producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The price of wines ranges from under $30 to $300, including 13 Grand Crus! We hope you join us'. www.domainecromey.com).

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 21, 2019

And I can’t think of a better setting for sipping wine than to be surrounded by medieval villages, castles, beautiful landscapes and miles of terraced wine vineyards! Sloped vineyards leading down to the Main River. During medieval times winemaking grew and there were over 40,000 hectares of vineyards in Franken.

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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 DOC quality level is high, and the price is reasonable at $15. We like current winemaker Theresa Heredia‘s single vineyard pinot noir wines. Blu Giovello is produced by the Piera family.

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MARCH 8, 2020

Teaser: Today's lesson: You can't always tell a wine's quality or price by its appellation. Often we think of wines not for their intrinsic value as related to price but rather as to how their quality falls within the expected price range of an appellation. 2017 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($42).

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Sante

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Vineyards are nestled on the flats between the Alps and Pegasus Bay. It is the most inland and elevated vineyard area in the county. price compared to Burgundy. 2016 Greywacke Pinot Noir Marlborough $40 Fresh, crisp, tart and dry with notes of cherry, mulberry, eggplant, cumin, sumac and cedar. screwcap easy to open.

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Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

Add to that, over 120,000 acres of land of which 40,000 acres are vineyards, plus 42 geographical designations and you have an impressive wine region. Typical climates can range between temperate oceanic and continental depending on how close the vineyards are to the ocean or if located more inland. Map credit: www.winefolly.com.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Montes Winery Apalta Vineyard. The bulk of lesser Chilean wine found its way to the USA and UK at low prices, yet offering good value for the money. The Montes winery offers gorgeous floor-to-ceiling views of the mountains and vineyards from almost every room. Click to Tweet. Click here for Wine Discovery Resources.

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OCTOBER 4, 2020

Edna Valley Wineries are surrounded by volcanic mountains, with vineyards kept cool from Pacific Ocean breezes and morning fog. Attracted to the vineyard life, he worked with a team of viticulture professors from UC Davis and Fresno State to find the perfect location for a vineyard. Recently, I chatted with John H.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

CVNE owns 545 hectares of vineyards and several wineries that are dispersed throughout the subregions of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The vineyards benefit from the influence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean climates and are rich with calcareous clay, ferrous clay and alluvial soils. CVNE Vineyard Photo courtesy of CVNE.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

A few years ago I reviewed Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 and Pinot Noir 2016. They were impressive wines with a lot of character at a very friendly price! He learned that the Mount Veeder mountain vineyards were an ideal area for growing grapes, which produce unique character and flavor due to the microclimate and soils.

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Foodable

JANUARY 21, 2021

Based in Willamette Valley—one of the most renowned wine regions in America—King Estate is the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in the country. At $17.99, the price is unbeatable, and the bottle is distributed nationwide. It’s going to bring you all of those flavors of Piedmont without breaking the bank on the price point.”

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Begun in 2016, Rooftop Reds is New York City’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard. Prices are pretty good for this part of New York, with most meals costing under $20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rooftop Reds (@rooftopreds). The dress code is casual, and the vibe is laidback.

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Sante

DECEMBER 17, 2019

2017 Fort Ross Vineyard “Sea Slopes” Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($27). 2016 Flat Top Hills California Red Blend ($15). 2016 Jerusalem Hills “Special Edition” Israel Marselan ($19). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. 2018 Pfendler Petaluma Gap Chardonnay ($45).

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

There is also a white Burgundy that’s a steal, a Pinot Grigio that actually tastes like wine – very good wine, and a run of enjoyable red wines at reasonable prices. 2017 Castoro Cellars “Whale Rock Vineyard” Paso Robles Falanghina ($30). 2016 Cantele Salento Primitivo IGT ($11). 2016 Louis M.

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Sante

JULY 20, 2020

2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($28). 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard “Tapestry” Napa Valley Red Wine ($53). 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard “Tapestry” Napa Valley Red Wine ($53). 2016 Epoch “Veracity” Paso Robles Red Wine ($69).

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Sante

JANUARY 6, 2020

2016 Anaba “Bismarck Vineyard” Moon Mountain Syrah ($48). 2016 Sullivan Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($105). 2016 Newton Mt. Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Mix of bright and dark cherry flavors, a little cola, good structure, mild tannins.

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EATER

MARCH 24, 2021

Truffle oil, used in dishes like truffle fries, truffle mashed potatoes, and truffle popcorn, rose to prominence thanks to both the growth of “foodie” culture and the Great Recession, which made consumers hunger for “luxury” items at affordable prices or paired with more affordable foods. But I should imagine [it’s] perhaps not very good.”.

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Sante

APRIL 9, 2020

Parts of the estate’s vineyards are now Certified Organic (ICEA) and he is trying to convince the entire region to farm organically. Roberto is also very active in promoting the idea of a Cru, or single vineyard recognition, a menzione geografica, rather than the current Gran Selezione status. 13.5%, 750 ml, $22. Organic grapes.

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Sante

DECEMBER 2, 2020

2016 Fleur de Mer Côtes de Provence Rosé (375 ml - $13). 2017 J Vineyards Monterey/Santa Barbara/Sonoma County Pinot Noir (375 ml - $13). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Enjoyable, with moderate body, lots of mouth-filling green fruits and a long finish.

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Sante

JULY 24, 2019

If this is your first exposure to Lageder, hold out for the good – though higher-priced – stuff. 2017 Cakebread Cellars “Two Creeks Vineyard” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($51). 2016 Inman Family “Pratt Hill” Russian River Valley Pinot Noir” ($68).

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

2016 La Valentina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($15). 2016 La Valentina “Spelt” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($22). 2016 Henschke “Henry’s Seven” Barossa Red Wine ($38). 2016 Mi Sueno Napa Valley Syrah ($55). 2016 Mi Sueno “Lynn’s Vineyard” Mt. Drink soon.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

2016 Alois Lageder “Riff” Pinot Grigio delle Venezie ($10). 2016 La Valentina Pecorino Colline Pescaresi IGT ($17). 2018 Clos Pegase “Mitsuko’s Vineyard” Carneros Chardonnay ($30). 2016 Gary Farrell “Olivet Lane” Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($44).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

2018 Davies “Ferrington Vineyard” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($69). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Light cherry fruit with some spice, cream and light tannins. Bright cherry flavors with both gamey and garrigue notes in the finish. Davies Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($120).

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

2016 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Blanc de Blanc ($22). 2016 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($32). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. But the result here is good – Prosecco fruitiness and Cava-style crispness. NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut ($19). NV Champagne Palmer & Co.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

2017 FEL “Savoy Vineyard” Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($48). 2016 Beronia Rioja Crianza ($15). 2015 Ramey “Rodgers Creek Vineyard” Petaluma Gap-Sonoma Coast Syrah ($65). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. NV Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé ($16).

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

This week we feature 13 from a half-dozen countries in various styles from various grapes, and with prices ranging from $13 to $83 – something for everyone. NV Sterling Vineyards California Rosé ($22). 2016 Szigeti Austria Pinot Noir Sekt Rosé Brut ($22). NV Francois Montand France Blanc de Blanc Brut ($13).

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 11, 2020

Add to that, over 120,000 acres of land of which 40,000 acres are vineyards, plus 42 geographical designations and you have an impressive wine region. Typical climates can range between temperate oceanic and continental depending on how close the vineyards are to the ocean or if located more inland. Alcohol: 12.5%

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Sante

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here is the first tranche of mostly domestic sparkling wines at a varying of price and quality ranges. J Vineyards & Winery “Cuvée 20” Sonoma County Sparkling Wine ($32). 2016 Frank Family Carneros Rouge Sparkling Wine ($55). So who am I to argue with tradition?

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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2020

Both wines shared the same recent vintage, same producer, and same price tag to keep as many factors as possible the same. Pierre Sparr Riesling Grand Reserve 2016. This sample tasting was meant to compare a Riesling and Gewurztraminer from the same producer and vineyard in Alsace. note: the Riesling is a year older).

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