EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I’ve been guilty of this very thing, having gravitated far more toward so-called “grower Champagnes,” humbler bottlings (in production scale, not necessarily price) in which the wines are produced by the estate that grows the grapes. These house Champagnes represent a broad range of prices, each one readily available in the U.S.

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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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Sante

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Teaser: For the holidays, rediscovered this purloined French grape at its source - Cahors. 2013 Clos Triguedina “Petite Cailles” Cahors ($30). 2013 Clos Triguedina “Au Coin du Bois” Cahors ($49). I swear I fell in love this wine before I checked its price. Author(s): Roger Morris. Quite nice.

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EATER

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I’ve been guilty of this very thing, having gravitated far more toward so-called “grower Champagnes,” humbler bottlings (in production scale, not necessarily price) in which the wines are produced by the estate that grows the grapes. These house Champagnes represent a broad range of prices, each one readily available in the U.S.

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A Wine Story

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Margo grew up in vineyards so she knows vineyard management, and what it takes to grow vines and make good wine. When she finishes university and after some time observing vineyards around the world, she’ll settle in at Vintage Longbottom. Her physical location, and that of her vineyards, are now in the Adelaide Hills.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Bodegas Montecillo Reserva Rioja Crianza 2013 ​Bodegas Montecillo is Rioja Spain’s third-oldest winery and the second oldest in Rioja Alta, dating back over 150 years. A fantastic wine for the price! Christopher, eventually purchasing 40 acres and planting the Appassionata Vineyard.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Once there, they discovered that the climate and growing conditions in Israel were quite similar to that of Bordeaux and suggested planting wine vineyards. The Carmel winery continued to grow and in 2013 a private investors group acquired control of Carmel Winery. And the price to value ratio is impressive. Alcohol: 14%.

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