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opened Woburn Winery, the first American, Black-owned vineyard and winery, in Virginia. One of many media articles about Long and the scholarship prompted Susan Suerio, president of Artesa winery in Napa Valley, to phone Long and organize a benefit for the program. single vineyards. In 1940 John June Lewis Jr.

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After the tour, your group of 12 (the maximum number permitted) walk to a stunning private dining room overlooking the vineyard. The first course of Roman Fish & Chips with 1995 Beckstoffer Chardonnay Batter, Tonnato Sauce, Mizuna & Fennel was accompanied by the 2017 Arcadia Vineyard Chardonnay Napa Valley. Click to Tweet.

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From Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim to the home of Graham’s , Quinta dos Malvedos, we tasted the Symington’s four port brands and their newer dry wines, walked the vine rows, and explored the vineyard estates.?. Charles and his team focus on the micro-terroir of small vineyard blocks. Photo credit: Deborah Grossman.

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” In addition to export management, traveling, and arranging wine tastings, she works in the vineyards, helps her older brother in the cellar, and even drives the forklift. Sadly, Huguette passed away two days ago, shortly before this article was published. “I go where I’m needed,” Fanny said. hectares Malbec 0.50

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Texas Wine Country: William Chris Vineyards. William Chris Vineyards serve as an excellent example of the “new” model in Texas Wine Country. William Chris Vineyards produces Old World wine Click to Tweet In fact, the state of Texas is roughly the same size as France. They farm 40 acres in three different vineyards in Texas.

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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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AUGUST 5, 2020

Single Vineyard Canned Wine Gina Schober and her husband named their canned wine product Sans Wine and Spirits because the word “Sans” in French means “without.” Like this article? The ball shaped containers come in a variety of flavors, and stores often stock them in a refrigerated open bin.

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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. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s, now part of the estate vineyards. When the Komes bought the estate, it came with a “Ghost Winery.”

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JULY 29, 2022

My last article about Abruzzo was an introduction to this amazing wine region in Italy. 10 km to the east is the Adriatic Sea, and 10 km to the west are the slopes of the Majella massif, making it a perfect setting for the vineyards here. If you missed it, here is the link. ” This area is a haven for viticulture.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

​World War 1 and II brought devastation to the vineyards, economy, and the downfall of sparkling wine in Germany. Riesling is Germany’s most celebrated grape variety, with the world’s largest vineyard area of 23,000 hectares dedicated to this grape. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years.

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If you’re looking to spend $100,000 on a custom-designed, temperature-controlled wine cellar for your cases of La Tâche, this isn’t really the article for you. When I open a bottle of 2014 Venturi Vineyard Carignan every other year or so, I’m floored by what I taste,” she tells me. “So What if I want to age wine myself?

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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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However, today my article focuses on Vittoria, explaining why this is such a special part of Sicily and introducing a few of its wineries. Documentation shows that around the third century BC, an official deed showed the sale of a wine vineyard of one hectare proving evidence of viticulture in the Ragusa region.

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After being without a winery and vineyards of his own, winemaker and producer of award-winning wines, António Maçanita purchased the property in 2016 and began restorations. The estate has 126 hectares of land and 33 hectares of vineyards. A more focused article will be forthcoming.

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Planeta Buonivini Winery Photo credit: Penny Weiss My last article about Sicily covered Vittoria DOCG, the final stop on my southeastern wine tour. Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. “You could call this a paleolithic vineyard.”

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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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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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What I liked best about the book is that MacNeil takes you to vineyards all over the world. Please SHARE this article visit the social media links and subscribe to my newsletter here. If you like this article you will like: — Dominus Estate. In the Wine Bible, MacNeil even introduces you to winemakers.

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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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Featured many times in Wine Business Monthly articles about virtual tastings, Shannon Muracchioli said that COVID-19 motivated people to “do things they knew they should have done” before the crisis. Instead, they must learn to sell wine online. Markert’s presentation provided a bird’s-eye view of the “gold coast” market Click to Tweet.

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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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In contrast: Ribera del Duero red wine vineyards are at a much higher elevation, giving the wines higher, more refreshing acidity. To take advantage of their high elevation vineyards and special terroir, they have been lavish with the use of new French oak. If you like this article you will like: — Dominus Estate.

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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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Given that our wines are from 2 regions, in two different States, why not put our home base somewhere in the middle that is easily accessible for all and a nice home for us when we’re not in the vineyard or winery, says Owner and Winemaker Matt East.

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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. Check out a related article about our visit to a Medici castle in the Carmignano DOCG region. How did the professor get there? “It

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In this article I will be highlighting three of the podcasts for wine lovers I listen to on a more or less regular fashion. In addition to winemakers, Jim Duane interviews vineyard managers as well. Inside Winemaking . Jim Duane, a winemaker based in Northern California, hosts this podcast.

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I just read a Bloomberg article about 11 Madison Park, one of my favorite restaurants in the world, saying that they may not reopen. How people dealt with the initial shock of having to make decisions of whether to lay off, furlough, stay open, how to regroup. Those that didn't have the revenue or the savings to do anything other than close.

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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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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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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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And although I learned so much during the seminar in NYC, nothing can compare to the magic of physically standing at the edge of the Adriatic Sea with the breathtaking backdrop of the Apennine Mountains, walking through vineyards, partaking in the local cuisine and culture, and touring historic villages with imposing abbeys and castles.

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I have many articles in my queue to start the New Year off, which will include an exploration of wine regions such as Portugal’s impressive Alentejo, a visit to a few wineries in the Cotes de Bordeaux, interviews, wine reviews, spirits reviews, book reviews, and of course, my monthly “It’s Wine & Dine Time” column.

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Roman soldiers planted vineyards as they built roads in what we now know as Southwest France. The Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Pyrenees mountain range frame the French Malbec vineyards. For simplicity, producers group vineyards into three key categories: The vallée, the coteaux, and the limestone plateau.

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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 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. And I had the pleasure of tasting the 2020 vintage and will discuss it in this article. and a winery.

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