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Taking Red Wine Outdoors!

The Wine Knitter

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Crianza 2018 Bodegas Valdemar Winery is located in Oyon, Alava Spain, and has a history of winemaking dating back to 1889. They have 300 hectares of vineyards throughout Rioja and are considered one of the largest estates in Rioja. It is aged for eight months in natural oak.

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Halloween Or Hallowine!

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Don Melchor reserved an exclusive batch of these wines for himself that he kept under lock and key. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend DO 2018 The grapes for this red wine are a mysterious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Rapel Valley. ” originally constructed in 1885.

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A Family Affair

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She found a parcel of land in the Anderson Valley, the Ferrington Vineyard, which was long neglected. So he wisely sought out the expertise of vineyard managers and winemakers in the industry while also taking courses in viticulture. Most of the grapes for their wines are sourced from this vineyard. Alcohol: 13.9%

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

EATER

Chardonnay represents approximately 70% of vineyards and (almost always) makes up 100% of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, characterized by its exclusively white grape composition. acre vineyard adjacent to the winery purchased back in 1935 and largely considered one of the region’s most exceptional terroirs.

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A Few More Aussie Wines To Enjoy!

The Wine Knitter

The first vines arrived in 1788, and vineyards were established in 1805. These vineyards were then and continue to be farmed organically. Grapes are sourced from the sub-zone Pyrenees vineyards with soil composed of podzolic layers from clay and ferruginous schists. Mathilda Victoria Shiraz 2020 This wine is 100% Shiraz.

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April Holidays

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Easter Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas “Terres Brûlées” 2018 Photo credit: Penny Weiss Jean-Luc Colombo winery is located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. ” Grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the Andean foothills at 4000+ feet. Serve from the baking dish.

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The Dozen - Shades of Red

Sante

This week’s Dozen features a flight of reds from a Sonoma County winegrower who sources grapes, in this case Pinot Noir, from across several North Coast counties, but there also are some interesting Cabernets and Merlots from Napa Valley. 2018 Dutton Goldfield “Fox Den Vineyard” Green Valley Pinot Noir ($63).

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