Sante

JUNE 18, 2020

About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. The vineyards enjoy the influence of the sea and sun with hot days and cool nights that are ideal conditions for grape growing.

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The Wine Knitter

JUNE 6, 2020

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Ros é 2019 About one year ago I opened a bottle of 2004 Les Ruchets Cornas from Jean-Luc Colombo winery located in the northern appellation of Cornas in the Rhône Valley, France. The grapes for this wine are sourced from some of my favorite areas in Italy, Veneto and Sicily.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 7, 2022

So, influenced by her grandmother, who was her “guiding light,” Ntsiki took the initiative and established Aslina Wines in 2016, naming it in honor of her grandmother. Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon blanc are sourced from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and sustainably farmed.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 22, 2023

The first example was in 2004. Naturally, these astonishingly high prices have influenced more and more producers to co-host their own private auctions. Broadly speaking, specialty coffee places a lot of value on quality, transparency, traceability, and sustainability. This is by far the most expensive coffee in the world.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

In the course of reporting this story, I’ve spoken with more than 20 sources. Because of the pervasive influence of the Rockefeller family and Stone Barns in the relatively small world of sustainable agriculture, a number of people who spoke for this story did not wish to be identified. Pseudonyms are denoted with asterisks. “At

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Located on a working farm that was once part of a sprawling Rockefeller estate, the restaurant is a beacon of the sustainable food movement. Numerous sources asked to be anonymous, fearful of the enormous reach and influence of Dan Barber.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Given the pervasive influence of Stone Barns, Blue Hill, Dan Barber, and the Rockefeller family, numerous sources for this story have requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation. Pseudonyms are denoted with asterisks. Repeated requests to speak directly with the leadership of Stone Barns and Blue Hill were denied. “The

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