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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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2017 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay Walker Hill, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California. 2017 Roar Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands, California, $35. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey, California, $25. SIP Certified Sustainable. Buy the 2016 chardonnay at wine.com for $37.99.
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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. Photo courtesy of Hess Collection Hess Wines focuses on sustainable farming practices and state of the art winemaking. Tim & Sabrina with their children.
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” Ron Rubin Photo courtesy of Ron Rubin Winery It wasn’t until late 2011, that Ron fulfilled a 40-year dream and purchased River Road Family Vineyards and Winery in the Green Valley AVA, a subzone of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. The winery sits in the mid-slope “sweet spot” of the Green Valley. Alcohol: 12.5%
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.
Roberto hosted a series of tastings in the US market this past January, where he shared his interest in organics and sustainability. Parts of the estate’s vineyards are now Certified Organic (ICEA) and he is trying to convince the entire region to farm organically. 13.5%, 750 ml, $22. 14%, 750 ml, $36.
250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. In 2009, Piedmont native Oscar Farinetti bought Fontanafredda and with this new ownership, sustainability became a special focus. Photo credit: Penny Weiss This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe.
The rest is sourced from sustainably farmed fruit in both Northern and Southern Rhône appellations all of which are biodynamic and certified organic. Photo credit: Penny Weiss La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage 2017 is 100% Syrah. Joseph appellations.
Monte Del Frà vineyards. 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.
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