Planet Grape

JULY 14, 2020

Evan Goldstein MS and João Barroso, WASP Director of Sustainability hosted an informative “Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Webinar” last week, facilitated by Kate Morgan-Corcoran and Jane Kettlewell of Creative Palate Communications. Participants were sent five wines, all active in Wines of Alentejo’s Sustainability Program.

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APRIL 19, 2022

It is essential to do our part all year long and to move toward a more sustainable environment and a healthy future for the earth. Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Conserving Biodiversity in the vineyards 4.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend DO 2018 The grapes for this red wine are a mysterious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Rapel Valley. Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the proprietors of the estate, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Blosser spoke at length about growing up in the 1970s on an isolated vineyard. This is a Portland, Oregon-based media company with the mission of expanding markets for sustainable products. 2018 Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir The Sokol-Blosser family says this wine epitomizes everything the family stands for.

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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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APRIL 4, 2021

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Attention to the environment and eco-sustainability have also led to organic certification. Grapes macerate before pressing.

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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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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).

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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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APRIL 4, 2021

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Attention to the environment and eco-sustainability have also led to organic certification. Grapes macerate before pressing.

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JULY 29, 2021

Their father charged him and his five brothers with constructing the winery and creating the vineyards. Today the family owns some of the best vineyards in Monterey for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes grow in the San Lucas Vineyard in Monterey County. Tribute Wine: Early Days.

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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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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. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Silvaner Kabinett Trocken 2018 is 100% Silvaner with fresh aromas of citrus, grapefruit and minerality.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

In Situ Reserva Carménère 2021 ​José Vincente founded In Situ Family Vineyards in 1974. This wine is 95% Carménère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, handpicked from two vineyards. This 100% Carménère is handpicked from the best lots of InVina’s estate vineyards in the Maule Valley appellation.

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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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Mendocino tends to be defined as “coastal or inland,” and the ocean’s cooling effects vary on the vineyards. Saracina Vineyards is a 250-acre family-owned ranch situated in Hopland along the Upper Russian River. The Lolonis vineyard has some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the country, planted in 1942.

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Planet Grape

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The post 2018 Fetzer Vineyards Mapping the Road Merlot California appeared first on Planet Grape.

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MARCH 3, 2021

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. He uses a site-specific, bloc-focused, sustainable approach to vine balance. Having sold J.

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With winemaking roots from 1899, the family owns vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Trentino. The Miotto vineyards on the hill of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene are located among the steep hills and valleys of the Cartizza area, a UNESCO World Heritage site for the traditional viticulture and winemaking methods.

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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 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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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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OCTOBER 2, 2022

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. Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir 2018 J. Alcohol: 14.5%

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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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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 Central Coast Pinot Noir 2018.

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JULY 9, 2020

Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera Piemonte DOC 2018. 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. Salentein Reserve Malbec 2018. SRP: $17.99.

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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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AUGUST 26, 2021

In 1977 they purchased 325 acres of land and 60 acres of vineyards which needed attention, including rebuilding the winery. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s and is now part of the estate vineyards. In addition, Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

With vines that are up to 140 years old in his best sites, Erni has transformed the vineyards by restricting crop size, prohibiting chemical fertilization, demanding strict fruit selection, and gentle cellar practices. All of the estate’s ten major vineyards are designated as Grosse Lage (grand cru).

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Planet Grape

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The post 2018 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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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. Alcohol: 12.5%

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The post 2018 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir “Conifer” Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley appeared first on planet grape® wine review.

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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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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard of 100-year-old vines, with fermentation and aging taking place in large French oak barrels. M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley Red Blend 2018 The new label on this bottle is a “stop-in-your-tracks” stunner. The estate refers to it as “ the essence of 100-year-old vines.”

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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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FEBRUARY 19, 2023

I have written articles about many of Alentejo’s wine producers, terroir, grapes, wine reviews, and the Sustainability program. Paulo Laureano Vinhos ​ View of vineyards at Paulo Laureano Vinhos. He kept some old vineyards with strong vines and began changing the others. Not better or worse, just different.”

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In 1866, the king bought the first vineyard of Barolo and by 1870 winemaking began in the cellars of Fontanafredda using the indigenous grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo. The king’s son Count Emanuele Alberto of Mirafiori turned the estate into a full commercial winery with over 741 acres of wine vineyards.

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