The Wine Knitter

APRIL 19, 2022

Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Emiliana Organic Vineyards, a pioneer in Chile, is one of the world’s largest organic and biodynamic wine producers. Conserving Biodiversity in the vineyards 4.

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A Wine Story

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The unique weather of the Sauternes region allows Noble Rot to proliferate throughout the vineyard that helps ripe grape to desiccate, concentrating its sugars. It takes many vineyard visits to gather these tiny, shriveled berries at the point of perfection. This is one reason classified growth Sauternes wine can be expensive.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

​World War 1 and II brought devastation to the vineyards, economy, and the downfall of sparkling wine in Germany. It is the same as above but with a minimum of 85% of the grapes sourced from one of Germany’s 13 wine regions. It can be made in the tank (minimum 90 days on yeast, 30 of those with continuous mixing).

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I’ve compiled some tasty "hallowines" from past articles and a few spine-tingling stories to share on this spooky but fun holiday! Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the the estate proprietors, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. ” originally constructed in 1885.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 18, 2022

Did you know that Spain is ranked as the number one country in the world with the most area of cultivated grape vineyards? The area is composed of over 22,700 hectares of vineyards that stretch between the provinces of Murcia and Albacete, of which over 40% are located in the town of Jumilla.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 29, 2023

Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Photo courtesy of Col d'Orcia In May 2022, I wrote an article about Col D’Orcia based on a tasting with the Count, which took place earlier that year. Here is an excerpt from the article to bring you up to speed about this most iconic winery and region. By 2013 all wines were certified organic.

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JULY 6, 2020

This sector relies heavily on tourism bringing the customers to the source, which is a dependence that not all producers in the industry are comfortable with and a risky business model to base your sales strategy around.

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The Wine Knitter

MAY 13, 2022

Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.

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The Wine Knitter

JUNE 28, 2021

With thirteen wine regions and over 102,000 hectares of vineyards, Germany boasts the world’s largest vineyard area of 23,000 hectares dedicated to Riesling! More than half of all the vineyard areas in the Mosel, Rheingau, and Mittelrhein are planted with Riesling. For this article, we will explore the traditional system.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 31, 2023

My last article was about a virtual visit to Coonawarra, Australia. The first vines arrived in 1788, and vineyards were established in 1805. These vineyards were then and continue to be farmed organically. Photo courtesy of Domaine Tournon Australia is broken down into six states and two territories. BBQ, stews, and aged cheese.

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The Wine Knitter

APRIL 4, 2022

Still, Sicily takes first place for the number of vineyards in a region. So I will tame the beast for now, and if you seek more information, please check out my “many” articles on Sicily from the menu on the right. I know I’m being repetitive with information, but my enthusiasm for Sicily keeps erupting.

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The Wine Knitter

JUNE 1, 2024

Alentejo Photo credit: Penny Weiss I wrote many articles about Alentejo before my visit and several articles after returning. Or jump to this article for a quick introduction. They have over 450 hectares of vineyards with 194 grape varieties planted on the estate, of which 37 are in full production.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 20, 2023

Photo credit: Penny Weiss The historic estate of San Felice is situated in Chianti Classico in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, with vineyards throughout Tuscany’s three most prestigious wine-making areas. 80% of their vineyards are devoted to Sangiovese, which is at the heart of their production.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 23, 2024

​Thanks to chef Adriana Urbina’s delectable Estonian Kama pudding recipe and Ernst Loosen, a wine producer whose Riesling is featured in this article, the stage is set for a magical pairing. All of the estate’s ten major vineyards are designated as Grosse Lage (grand cru). Read on, dear friends, and find out!

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 15, 2023

About 25% of the wineries are organic, which is about 18% of the vineyards, with many of the wineries converting to biodynamics. The grapes are handpicked and sourced from vineyards with morainal, gravelly, calcareous, and alluvial soils. Wines from this cru typically have aromas of strawberries and cloves.

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The Wine Knitter

JUNE 14, 2022

The fruit for both wines is from the 2021 harvest sourced from vineyards in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, at 4000 ft. It is produced from organically-farmed grapes sourced from vineyards in Italy’s Le Marche region, located on the Adriatic Sea. “Le Petit” is “The Little One” in French.

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A Wine Story

JANUARY 3, 2021

If so, you may be curious why the sight of earthworms burrowing into moist, dark vineyard soil has anything to do with the elegance of the finished wine. The emphasis Recaredo places on single vineyards, indigenous grape varieties for its Spanish sparkling wine, and long maturation may seem “trendy.” …long maturation may seem “trendy.”

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The Wine Knitter

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. Please note some stats and info have changed since the 2019 article was published.) The estate refers to it as “ the essence of 100-year-old vines.” And what is inside is superb!

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

I have written articles about many of Alentejo’s wine producers, terroir, grapes, wine reviews, and the Sustainability program. Alentejo is divided into eight sub-regions, so let’s explore a few of the sub-regions I visited, along with wineries, cork tree forests, and so much more, one article at a time.

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The Wine Knitter

MAY 25, 2022

Kakheti wine region, located in the easternmost part of the country, is the primary winemaking area where approximately three-quarters of Georgia’s vineyards are planted. Sun Wine Vineyards Both of the Sun Wines I tasted were made with indigenous grapes. Penina This article was originally published on Santé Magazine.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Here is a re-cap of Quinta do Crasto from a previous article. Most of the vineyards are on south-facing slopes that extend from the banks of the Douro River to an altitude of almost 600 meters. They recently expanded their vineyards to the Douro Superior sub-region with a new vineyard of 371 acres.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 31, 2021

Approximately seven months ago, I wrote an article about Ritual wines, a brand produced from the organic estate of Viñedos Veramonte located at the extreme eastern end of Chile’s Casablanca Valley. link] Veramonte vineyards in Casablanca Valley. Veramonte vineyards are located in Casablanca Valley and Colchagua Valley.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 23, 2024

click on ‘Susana Balbo’ under Categories to read more articles and reviews) Susana Balbo Photo courtesy of Susan Balbo Winery. The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from Valle de Uco, Mendoza. This 100% Malbec is hand-harvested from vineyards in Valle de Uco, Mendoza.

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The Wine Knitter

APRIL 2, 2023

So, I am reposting an article from last year that includes timeless wines and classic recipes to grace the table and please your palate. ” Grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the Andean foothills at 4000+ feet. Spring also brings Passover and Easter this coming week.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 7, 2022

Over the past few years, I have written articles about Women’s History Month, giving shout-outs to women in the wine and spirits industry. At the risk of being repetitive, here is a quote from one of my previous articles. The grapes for this 100% Nebbiolo are sourced from Asili (Village of Barbaresco).

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Based on my conversations with dozens of restaurateurs and operators, as well as other technology providers over the past few months, this article will quantify how the New York market has been impacted, and what forward-thinking operators are doing to adapt and thrive.

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker Joe Wagner created Belle Glos Wines in 2001, inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards. He has five vineyard sites that produce wines expressing the uniqueness of each vineyard.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The pizzeria functions as both a source of income and a center of gravity for the three, who hover on the cusp of adulthood with dreams of what they want their futures to be. Roberts stars as the headstrong Daisy, Annabeth Gish as her bookish sister, Kat, and Lili Taylor as their best friend, Jojo, ambivalently engaged to be married.

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