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“A Bottle Of Red, A Bottle Of Whites. It All Depends Upon Your Appetite.” Billy Joel

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Honig Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned and operated winery situated in the picturesque town of Rutherford in Napa Valley, CA. Honig Vineyard courtesy of Honig In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre vineyard in Rutherford from the Wagners’, who are owners of the nearby Caymus vineyards. It was a great success!

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"Just Because" Celebrations!

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In 2009, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG certification was issued. The grapes for Prosecco Rosé must be sourced from a specific geographic area that has passed the Italian Government’s quality requirements. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions.

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Earth Day, Living With The land

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Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Every country, state, and region has its own rigorous requirements for sustainability and organic farming certifications. Conserving Biodiversity in the vineyards 4.

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Romanelli Winery Umbria

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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. Click here for. Wine Resources.

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Celebrating Women In Wine

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One of Laura’s many passions is to learn more about high altitude viticulture, the vineyard soil microbiome and wine ageability. Grapes are selected and hand-harvested from the best blocks of the high altitude vineyards of Mendoza. This wine is a blend of 74% Malbec and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo credit: Penny Weiss.

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Passion, Dedication & Sparkling Wine!

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However, it is not only the impressive wines; it is the man behind the wines and the particular region of Italy where his vineyards are located. His ancestors owned vineyards and farmland inland in the hills of Reggio Calabria. In 2009, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG certification was issued.

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Celebrating Women In Wine

The Wine Knitter

One of Laura’s many passions is to learn more about high altitude viticulture, the vineyard soil microbiome and wine ageability. Grapes are selected and hand-harvested from the best blocks of the high altitude vineyards of Mendoza. The Malbec softens the Cabernet Sauvignon, which is a little bitter. dry Riesling.