The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

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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JANUARY 9, 2020

2017 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay Walker Hill Green Valley of Russian River Valley Sonoma California $50. 2017 Roar Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands California $35. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. SIP Certified Sustainable. Lux Wines, Hayward, CA. Winery Direct. Winery Direct.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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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EATER

APRIL 28, 2023

Her vegan soul menu at Cadence in New York City combines the flavors of her Virginia upbringing with her passion for sustainable, health-conscious dining. Last year, I did a residency at J Vineyards in Sonoma for three weeks, and a two-week residency in Costa Rica. And it all started with too much partying. I also do chef residencies.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Their common objective is to promote the quality of Sicilian wine worldwide, giving voice to wine producers, promoting the region, maintaining high-quality viticulture, product quality, ethics, sustainability, and making a more pronounced impression in the marketplace. Currently, 90 wineries throughout Sicily form the association.

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JUNE 16, 2020

With the growth of “green” oenology in the United States, the guide started to include wineries from California and Oregon in 2017 and announced lately its expansion through Washington state and the east coast, with New York, Virginia, and Maryland wineries soon to be reviewed.

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MAY 4, 2020

Canelli became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014 and it is famous for its surrounding historic vineyards and intricate subterranean wine cellars called “Underground Cathedrals” These cellars weave in and out of Canelli for about 20 miles. ” I asked Luigi how climate change might be affecting vineyards and production.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 25, 2020

Photo courtesy of Esporão Today, my attention is directed to the Sustainability Program (WASP, Wines of Alentejo Sustainable Program) and five wines from producers who are active members in this program. The Sustainability Program was launched in 2015 by CVRA (Comissão Vitivinicola Regional Alentejana). Alcohol: 13.5%

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Canelli became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014 and it is famous for its surrounding historic vineyards and intricate subterranean wine cellars called “Underground Cathedrals” These cellars weave in and out of Canelli for about 20 miles. ” I asked Luigi how climate change might be affecting vineyards and production.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Today there are 220 members (90 families) and 196 hectares of vineyards. All the families tend the vineyards with passion and dedication that transcends to the wines they make. ” The vineyards are planted with 2% red grapes and 98% white grapes of which 61% is Silvaner. million liters of wine sold per year. Alcohol: 13.5%

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Sante

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Teaser: Wines that are “green”, or earth-friendly, are wines made in one of these three regulated tiers, Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic, or SOB. Wines that are “green”, or earth-friendly, are wines made in one of these three regulated tiers, Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic, or SOB. WINERY DIRECT.

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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. The 2017 Matteo Correggia Barbera d’Alba—one of Brantley’s picks—comes from a family-owned winery in Piedmont. It’s really a steal for what you get in that bottle.

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Planet Grape

MAY 25, 2022

Francis are two attainable Chardonnays championing sustainability with certifications that demonstrate their commitment to environmentally responsible winemaking. Francis is a Certified Sustainable, family-owned Winery, and has worked hard to preserve Sonoma County’s natural resources. With Bogle Vineyards and St.

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Sante

DECEMBER 16, 2020

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. Hess Wines focuses on sustainable farming practices and state of the art winemaking. Hess Select North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Photo credit: Penny Weiss.

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Sante

MAY 16, 2020

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. River Road Vineyards/Ron Rubin Winery. The winery has nine acres of vineyards of which 6.5 Green Valley – Russian River AVA.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 21, 2023

The estate’s history began with Scottish pioneer John Riddoch, who founded the estate in 1891, planted vineyards, and built and completed the estate’s famous stone, three-gabled winery in 1896, called Chateau Comaum. Although there were no wine vineyards as far as the eye could see, Sue always felt a connection to the land.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

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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Sante

APRIL 9, 2020

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.

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JULY 9, 2020

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. This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Their main goal is to produce “a gentle expression of high quality from single vineyards.” They purchased the estate in 2017, located in Terra del Sole. It includes a vineyard that is more than twenty years old which was already in organic conversion at the time. Soil is marl and calcareous sandstone.

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Settesoli Vineyard Photo credit: Penny Weiss As of 2020, within Sicilia DOC, there are 23,521 hectares under vine, 498 wineries, and 7,863 vine growers. These six wines are produced from upland (hilly) vineyards and demonstrate the uniqueness of these elevated plateaus. Etna, of which 28 hectares of vines are in production.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 10, 2022

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. Today, the family project boasts five privately owned estates composed of 330 hectares of vineyards. Alcohol : 13% SRP : $15.99

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Sante

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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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Planet Grape

JANUARY 30, 2020

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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Planet Grape

APRIL 21, 2020

At Planet Grape Wine Review we like to feature wines that come from grapes farmed naturally, sustainably, organically or biodynamically and are produced in non-interventionist methods, as the following do. 2017 Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz Elevated Vineyards McClaren Vale South Australia $23. Certified Organic.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Sustainable farming and low yields along with Michel’s belief of “emphasis should be on quality, not quantity ” have led to producing the highest quality fruit and concentrated flavors in these expressive wines. Syrah dominates the blend with small amounts of Grenache and Carignan added.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 17, 2020

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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Planet Grape

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Wines that are “green”, or earth-friendly, are wines made in one of these three regulated tiers, Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic, or SOB. CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE. 2017 McIntyre Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey California $28. 2017 Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir Edna Valley Central Coast California $20.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 25, 2021

​The winery is surrounded by 900 hectares of vineyards, small, individual parcels owned by growers. Photo is courtesy of Bodegas Beronia Matias Calleja, Beronia’s winemaker, personally supervises the vineyards and selects only the best vineyard plots for his wines.

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The Wine Knitter

MAY 14, 2020

” 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%

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

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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Planet Grape

APRIL 9, 2020

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.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 7, 2020

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.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 25, 2020

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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The Wine Knitter

JULY 29, 2021

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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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 7, 2022

She was voted Woman Winemaker of the Year in 2009, and in 2017 she was listed in the world’s top 10 most “Innovative Women in Food & Drink by Fortune’s Food & Wine. Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon blanc are sourced from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and sustainably farmed.

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