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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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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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. 2018 Root:1 Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($12).

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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. Ambra 2018 • Consorzio: Carmignano • I’ll make a note here that the Carmignano DOCG region is an exciting discovery on this visit.

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A Wine Story

MAY 16, 2021

During her tenure at Ferreira Port, Dona Antónia expanded her estates, created new expanses of terraced vineyards and improved the hard lives of the local farming families. Today the company makes delicious popularly priced wines, three of which I recently tried in a virtual tasting. At that time, the majority of owners were British.

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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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Sante

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Especially good for the price. 2018 Dutton Goldfield “Dutton Ranch-Freestone Hill” Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($62). 2018 Dutton Goldfield “Fox Den Vineyard” Green Valley Pinot Noir ($63). 2018 Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Merlot ($66).

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 26, 2023

Today there are 80 hectares of established vineyards surrounding the renovated winery. Located in the Municipality of Grosseto, the estate today comprises 105 hectares of mainly Sangiovese proprietary vineyards used to produce Morellino di Scanscano DOCG. 2018 was an excellent year for Sangiovese. Alcohol: 13.55

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MAY 19, 2020

Whatever your circumstances, take a look at some of our favorites from the team at Planet Grape Wine Review, including several from Jackson Family Wines tasted virtually with their super engaging educator, Master Sommelier Thomas Price.” 2018 Georges Duboeuf Macon Villages Bougogne : $22.99. ” Happy dipping!

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 7, 2024

They have 350 hectares of estate-owned vineyards and are committed to sustainability in the vineyards and the winery. This wine is 100% Montepulciano, hand-harvested from nine specific vineyards. It is nicely balanced and good value for the price! They own 218 hectares of vineyards in the DO Colchagua Valley.

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A Wine Story

MARCH 3, 2021

Price, of course. Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma. Vineyards to E. & Scott Zapotosky spent a decade at Paul Hobbs Winery as director of vineyards. His mantra is to bring each vine into the vineyard block to show its full potential. They planted the vineyard in 1972. And then the label that grabs your eye.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The other is to be able to taste beautiful, complex wines that demand our attention and generally come with price tags that are also demanding in their own ways. 2018 Alma Rose “El Jabali” Sta. 2018 Ram’s Gate “El Diablo Vineyard” Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($70). A drink-and-think wine.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The pleasure-to-price ratio offered by Lambrusco of this caliber is unmatched. Eric Asimov gave pet-nat a full-throated New York Times treatment back in 2018; Eater has been going deep on it since 2016. This particular bottling is a melange of Emilia grapes, and tastes “like talking to someone with cinnamon breath,” per E&R Wines.

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A Wine Story

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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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 Reserve Chardonnay 2018.

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

A fantastic wine for the price! Viña Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc 2018 The Hurtado family, owns the Maquis estate, now in its fourth generation. Practicing sustainability, the grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in Colchagua Valley, Chile, where the winery is located. Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol : 14% SRP: $21.99

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APRIL 2, 2020

However, most sell their wines online, and many have dropped their prices and reduced shipping charges, offering some great bargains. So now would be a great time to support your favorite wineries by checking their websites and ordering some wines at great prices. 2018 FEL Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($21 winery price).

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Sante

DECEMBER 16, 2020

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. Hess Select Central Coast Pinot Noir 2018.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

2018 Pieropan “Calvarino” Soave Classico ($31). 2018 Lingua Franca Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay ($53). 2018 Cellier des Dauphins “Les Dauphin” Côtes du Rhone Rouge ($11). 2018 Cellier des Dauphins “Les Dauphin” Côtes du Rhone Rouge ($11). 2017 Quintas de Borba Alentejo ($9).

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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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AUGUST 21, 2020

2018-Jordan-Russian-River-Valley-Chardonnay-SHOP-DETAIL.jpg. 2018 J Vineyards Russian River Chardonnay ($27). 2018 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($33 ). 2018 Teliani Valley “Guardian” Telavi Georgia Saperavi ($13). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Government data provides evidence that restaurants are raising menu prices to help offset higher labor costs. The monthly Food Away from Home Consumer Price Index rose to over 4 percent in June, after pacing mostly in the lower single-digit range since 2H09, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data. The State of Gift Cards.

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JULY 20, 2020

2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($28). 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard “Tapestry” Napa Valley Red Wine ($53). 2018 EnRoute “Les Pommiers” Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($54). 2018 EnRoute “Marty’s Vineyard” Russian River Pinot Noir ($85).

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

2018 Cline Cellars Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($13). 2018 Flat Top Hills California Sauvignon Blanc ($13). 2018 Pine Ridge California Chenin Blanc + Viognier ($13). 2018 Cline Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris ($13). 2018 Tasca d’Almerita “Mozia” Sicilia Grillo IGT ($20).

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 20, 2021

Photo credit: Discover more Spain Vineyards-in-Spain Jumilla (pronounced who-ME-ah) is a small wine region located in southeastern Spain. This high altitude and arid area with scorching days in the vineyards benefit from the cool evenings due to the high elevation. The vineyard is situated at approximately 2,706 feet altitude.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Once there, they discovered that the climate and growing conditions in Israel were quite similar to that of Bordeaux and suggested planting wine vineyards. They have vineyards all over the country with the largest vineyards on the slopes of Mt. Carmel Winemakers Blend 2018 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

2018 William Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay (375 ml - $13). 2017 J Vineyards Monterey/Santa Barbara/Sonoma County Pinot Noir (375 ml - $13). 2018 Duca di Salaparuta “Passo delle Mule” Terre Siciliane Nero d’Avola ($20). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

2018 Flat Top Hills California Chardonnay ($13). 2018 ZD California Chardonnay ($38). 2016 Anaba “Bismarck Vineyard” Moon Mountain Syrah ($48). 2018 ZD Carneros Pinot Noir ($58). 2016 Sullivan Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($105). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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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. tes de Gascogne 2018 IGP.

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JUNE 18, 2020

So I was quite excited to taste this producer’s rosé The wine is a blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Mourvèdre grapes sourced from the stony limestone vineyards located in the hills above the bay of Marseille, next to Provence. Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé Trocken 2018. This sparkling wine is elegant and fun to drink.

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JULY 24, 2019

2018 Alois Lageder “Terra Alpina” Dolomiti Pinot Bianco ($15). 2018 Alois Lageder “Terra Alpina” Dolomiti Pinot Grigio ($16). If this is your first exposure to Lageder, hold out for the good – though higher-priced – stuff. 2018 Rutherford Ranch Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($23).

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Planet Grape

MAY 19, 2020

Whatever your circumstances, take a look at some of our favorites from the team at Planet Grape Wine Review, including several from Jackson Family Wines tasted virtually with their super engaging educator, Master Sommelier Thomas Price.” 2018 Georges Duboeuf Macon Villages Bougogne $22.99. Happy dipping! Ripe Burgundian style.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 28, 2021

Domaine Bousquet has an impressive portfolio of wines that include their nicely priced Gaia collection. Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018 This vintage is 100% Cabernet Franc. Grapes are hand-harvested from vineyards that sit at 4000 ft. Altitudes here reach up to 5,249 ft. Photo is courtesy of Domain Bousquet.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Veramonte vineyards in Casablanca Valley. Veramonte vineyards are located in Casablanca Valley and Colchagua Valley. Casablanca Valley The vineyards in Casablanca Valley benefit from the cool morning fog and cloud cover in addition to the cool sea breezes of the Pacific Ocean, which alleviate the heat of the day.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There are approximately 60,000 acres of vineyards in Le Marche with varied terroirs throughout. Passerina Brut NV is made with indigenous 100% Passerina grapes grown in the vineyards of Ascoli Piceno at an altitude of 200-300 meters above sea level. I had the opportunity to taste five wines from the Velenosi portfolio. Alcohol: 12%.

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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. 2018 Dashwood by Vavasour Pinot Noir Marlborough $18 Light, dry, lively and tart with notes of raspberry, cherry, rhubarb, sage, coriander seed and cumin.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

2018 Priest Ranch Napa Valley Grenache Blanc ($21). 2018 Davies “Ferrington Vineyard” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($69). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. 2019 Seghesio Sonoma County Chardonnay ($19). Very pleasant with some tropical fruit flavors woven in with the apples.

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