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LUKE Wines

The Wine Knitter

Kristin and Thomas Vogele are co-founders and owners of LUKE, launched in 2012. LUKE partners with vineyards that grow the highest quality wine grapes in the most socially, economically, and environmentally responsible manner possible. It’s all about sustainability. Label paper is 30% Post Consumer Waste and FSC Certified.

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Romanelli Winery Umbria

A Wine Story

While families with vineyards sold their grapes to the cooperative in the past, today Devis Romanelli is in charge of creating a powerful brand for the family business. Romanelli Vineyards. The Romanelli vineyards sit in a prime position on the hills of Montefalco, in the heart of Umbria Italy.

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??Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: Sokol-Blosser

A Wine Story

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. And it was a treat to try the 2012 Big Tree Block Estate Pinot Noir, still fresh and vibrant at nine years of age.

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The Magic of Mirabella Sparkling Wines

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A beautiful dance takes place between the cool air that descends from the Alps and is then captured by Lake Iseo allowing just the right amount of warmth to spread over the vineyards for the grapes to ripen and reach proper sugar levels. The estate derives its name from Mirabella hill, where the oldest vineyard was planted.

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The Lure Of The Land

The Wine Knitter

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.” ” ​ Peter Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss Susie Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss They planted two vineyards of Syrah in 2010.

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Ponzi Vineyards, Fifty Years Of Passion

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Teaser: A virtual trip to Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon. Willamette Valley has seven appellations within its borders and has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon. There are approximately 23,524 vineyard acres planted and it is home to 564 wineries. Ponzi Vineyards. Author(s): Penny Weiss.

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A Celebration Of Women In Wine

The Wine Knitter

Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon blanc are sourced from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and sustainably farmed. And indeed, Bruno Giacosa Barolo and Barbaresco wines remain legendary, with each vineyard site producing unique and eloquent wines. A hint of citrus zest lingers on a smooth finish. .”

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