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Sealed With A Kiss

The Wine Knitter

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker Joe Wagner created Belle Glos Wines in 2001, inspired by his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards. He has five vineyard sites that produce wines expressing the uniqueness of each vineyard.

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The Evocative Wines Of Coppo Winery

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Canelli became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014 and it is famous for its surrounding historic vineyards and intricate subterranean wine cellars called “Underground Cathedrals” These cellars weave in and out of Canelli for about 20 miles. ” I asked Luigi how climate change might be affecting vineyards and production.

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The Evocative Wines Of Coppo Winery

The Wine Knitter

Canelli became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014 and it is famous for its surrounding historic vineyards and intricate subterranean wine cellars called “Underground Cathedrals” These cellars weave in and out of Canelli for about 20 miles. ” I asked Luigi how climate change might be affecting vineyards and production.

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The Passion Behind Saracina Vineyards

The Wine Knitter

Mendocino tends to be defined as “coastal or inland,” and the ocean’s cooling effects vary on the vineyards. Saracina Vineyards is a 250-acre family-owned ranch situated in Hopland along the Upper Russian River. The Lolonis vineyard has some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the country, planted in 1942.

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Treats From Calabria

The Wine Knitter

The phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century destroyed vineyards, paralyzing wine production, and by the 20th century. The Mediterranean climate moderates and cools the vineyards with morning and late afternoon breezes, alleviating the intense heat of summer. competition arose from New World wines. This wine is 100% Magliocco Dolce.

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A Quick Trip To Monferrato!

The Wine Knitter

It began with Michele Marenco, whose dream was to make wine from his vineyard in the heart of the Bagnario Valley, situated in Strevi, in southern Piedmont, and part of the Monferrato wine region in northwestern Italy. This 100% Albarossa was harvested from the vineyard in the Strevi hills. Photo courtesy of Marenco.

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Flora Springs

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In 1977 they purchased 325 acres of land and 60 acres of vineyards which needed attention, including rebuilding the winery. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s and is now part of the estate vineyards. In addition, Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor.

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