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For chef Preeti Mistry, who helped conceptualize the series with J Vineyards, developing Shifting the Lens was a way to center chefs of color who put their values and politics at the forefront of their work, but who may not have their own restaurant at which to showcase their talents.
Served chilled with a straw or over ice in a small glass, the seven-ounce cocktails are only 15 percent ABV. Maybe the bit of wild cowboy in the name and unusual blend is why I like 2017 Murrieta’s Well The Whip. Shafer Vineyards offers red wines galore. I’m normally leery of canned cocktails.
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Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards. Gamble Family Vineyards is exceptional. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. So during my lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards, I was able to understand the three secrets that really made Gamble Family winery stand out.
The couple renovated a historic building on her family’s 350-acre, five-generation farm with the intention that it would become their home, but they decided to transform it into a farmstay in 2017. Of the more than 2 million farms that participated in the 2017 Census of Agriculture , about 28,000 offered some kind of agritourism.
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Then she served as VP of Education at Winebow for several years. Michele Shah serves as the go-to expert for Italian wine regions. Red Wine 5 VELENOSI – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Prope 2017 This delicious red wine from Abruzzo is 100% Montepulciano, rich, fruity and vibrant. Crisio Ris.
Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards. The family;s Gamble Vineyards are among the best in the valley. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. This would become the Family Home Vineyard and foundation for the family’s entrance into the wine business.
The family dedicated itself to careful planting in the vineyard, and long maturation in the winery. Of special interest was the dry white wines served with the meal, both 100% Furmint from the Oremus estate in Hungary. They included the fresher Mandolas and the more savory, richer Petracs from a single vineyard.
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Today, third generation Emmanuel (winemaker), Walter and Samuel (vineyard managers), and Marina ( office management) continue their grandfather and father’s philosophy and tradition. Each generation’s love of the land and passion for work in the vineyards and cellar are evident. Photo courtesy of Il Conte Villa Prandone.
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So, with enthusiasm and determination, Rrustem returned to Kosovo with the Gecaj family and purchased the NBI Rahoveci winery renaming it Stone Castle Vineyards and Winery. Before the war, Kosovo had over 9000 hectares of vineyards with over a 2000 year history of winemaking. In 2008, Kosovo was recognized as an independent state.
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Working together, Italo and Sergio replanted the vineyards and restored the farmstead. I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Sergio a few months ago at a winemaker luncheon for a vertical tasting of six Rocca delle Macie’s historic cru wines made exclusively with grapes grown in their Fizzano estate vineyard.
Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the the estate proprietors, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s, now part of the estate vineyards. Pour it over ice cream or serve with ice and a twist of orange.
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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.
She found a parcel of land in the Anderson Valley, the Ferrington Vineyard, which was long neglected. So he wisely sought out the expertise of vineyard managers and winemakers in the industry while also taking courses in viticulture. Most of the grapes for their wines are sourced from this vineyard. Alcohol: 13.9%
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From left to right: Nadia, Carla, and Alberto Zenato Photo courtesy of Zenato Zenato has 95 hectares of vineyards that stretch from the banks of Lake Garda in Lugana to the hills of Valpolicella’s “classic zone” in the province of Verona. Drink as an aperitivo or serve with fish, light salads and Asian cuisine.
Working together, Italo and Sergio replanted the vineyards and restored the farmstead. The vineyards have an excellent southern exposure at 985-623 feet above sea level and the mild Mediterranean climate contributes to maintaining the balance of the grapes acidity, sugar and aromas. Aged eight months in the barrel.
Take a trip to an Italian vineyard when you visit D’Antan, an authentic Italian restaurant located in Crown Heights near the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It serves classic American fare, including burgers and fries, bacon mac and cheese, and New York strip steak. As for wine, Vinateria won the Award of Excellence from Spectator in 2017.
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Still, Sicily takes first place for the number of vineyards in a region. The grapes for this blend are sourced from the Menfi territory, which contains the majority of Planeta’s vineyards on the western side of the island. SRP: $45 for a 375ml bottle Pairings: Enjoy as an aperitif or serve with cheese and dessert.
The grapes for this 100% Pinot Noir come from the vineyards of Provincia di Pavia in the Lombardy region of Italy. Serve as an aperitif or with your favorite meal! The vineyard is on a site called Schlangengraben. The vineyard was planted in 1905 and is one of the oldest in the entire Mosel region. Alcohol: 12%.
250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe. Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir Trentino DOC 2017. In the 1990s, Martini realized the potential for a handful of exceptional vineyards in the Trentino region.
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He ascertained 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. In addition to its mountain vineyards, Hess Wines has estate vineyards in areas such as Pope Valley and near the Carneros region of the Napa Valley.
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” Photo courtesy of the National Museum of Georgia taken in November 2017 shows a 3-inch (8-centimeter) shard of pottery vessels about 8,000 years old, found south of Tbilisi, Georgia. Sun Wine Vineyards Both of the Sun Wines I tasted were made with indigenous grapes. SRP : $18 Pairings : Serve with seafood, salads, and cheese.
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And I’m here to dispel the myth that it is just a sweet wine that should only be served at the dessert table. Moscato Bianco vineyards span an area of about 9,800 hectares divided among 3,700 wineries and producers. In addition to all this, 15 samples are taken from each vineyard to determine when grapes should be harvested.
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The wines: Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer Grand Reserve 2017. It’s all here in the Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer Grand Reserve 2017. This sample tasting was meant to compare a Riesling and Gewurztraminer from the same producer and vineyard in Alsace. Riesling is a great wine to serve with fish and especially shellfish.
Alcohol : 13% SRP : $10 Pairing suggestions : Enjoy as an aperitif, or serve with seafood, light appetizers, mushroom risotto, and salads. Talosa Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2017 Talosa is a boutique winery with 33 hectares located in the heart of Montepulciano in Tuscany and is owned by the Jacorossi family since 1972.
But beyond these attractions lie the great wine vineyards that surround Verona including the Custoza DOC wine region also known as Bianco di Custoza. The Consortium presently represents 70 wineries, two cooperatives and 500 winemakers with vineyards covering about 1400 hectares. Marica Bonomo Photo credit: Penny Weiss.
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