A Wine Story

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top Burgundian vineyards, created over a thousand years ago by Cistercian monks. But Sanford and Benedict knew California could produce a Burgundian style if they could find a vineyard with cool-climate influences. And the technology we take for granted today did not then exist. Why is Santa Barbara Chardonnay so Special?

Vineyard 151

Vineyard 2011 2001 Education 151

The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On a recent trip to Sicily, I had the opportunity to explore the wine regions in the Southeastern part of the island, including a special visit to Vittoria. However, today my article focuses on Vittoria, explaining why this is such a special part of Sicily and introducing a few of its wineries.

Vineyard 117

Vineyard 2001 2016 Document 117

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.

Vineyard 81

Vineyard Back of House 2018 2017 81