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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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Stone Castle - A Story Of Love And Determination

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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.

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An Elegant Wine

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If you haven’t yet read my story, “Two Cultures + Two Estates = Elegant Wines”, then please click on the link below to catch up and learn about Bodegas Caro and its very special wines. Grapes are selected and hand-harvested from the best blocks of the high altitude vineyards of Mendoza.

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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. The wines are made from 100% Glera grapes grown exclusively on the steep hillsides in this special region.

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'Tis The Season!

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But they have evolved into wines that are now enjoyed all year long and not just for special occasions. Each vineyard lot is hand-harvested, fermented and aged separately. His first wines were released in 2000 and his bio reads like a movie script (more to follow in another post). It was founded in 1980 by Marquis d’Aulan.

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Day 765 Tis The Season!

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But they have evolved into wines that are now enjoyed all year long and not just for special occasions. Each vineyard lot is hand-harvested, fermented and aged separately. His first wines were released in 2000 and his bio reads like a movie script. It was founded in 1980 by Marquis d’Aulan. Alcohol: 12.6%

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Umpqua Valley Wine

A Wine Story

Melrose Vineyards is located on the bench of the South Umpqua River where once stood an early French Settlement. Melrose Vineyards’ owners (Wayne and the late Deedy Parker) arrived in 1996 to make Umpqua Valley Wine. The original vineyard of 82 acres was planted in the summer of 1996. Umpqua Valley Wine: Melrose Winery.