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“Family, History & Heritage” - Domaine des Graves d’Ardonneau

The Wine Knitter

Photo credit: Penny Weiss Most of my time at Domaine des Graves d’Ardonneau was spent with Fanny Rey, whose primary role is export manager, although she likes to call herself a “poly worker.” She also divulged that she studied opera and International Business before returning to the Domaine in 2008. hectares Malbec 0.50

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Celebrating Women In Wine

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Slowly but surely women are making their presence known in the wine industry by assuming important roles from operations management and business development to winemaker and winery owner. These women hold positions that range from winemakers and winery owners to operations management, business development, marketing and financial planning.

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Black Vintners and Wine Professionals in the Spotlight?

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opened Woburn Winery, the first American, Black-owned vineyard and winery, in Virginia. In 2008 Long opened Longevity as winemaker and co-owner with his late wife Debra. His passion for wine grew from serving it to selecting grapes from Oregon vineyards and learning the art of winemaking to produce wine for top New York restaurants.??.

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Halloween Or Hallowine!

The Wine Knitter

Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the proprietors of the estate, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s, now part of the estate vineyards. Bottega also manages wineries in Valpolicella and Montalcino.

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??5 Super Tasty Ways to Enjoy Bodega Norton You’ll Love

A Wine Story

Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine. Besides supplying the world with fine wine, the vineyards support the workers and families all over Mendoza. A Special Note If you do not plan to visit vineyards in Chile, try to avoid a connection through Chile.

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Hallowine Time!

The Wine Knitter

Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the the estate proprietors, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s, now part of the estate vineyards. When the Komes bought the estate, it came with a “Ghost Winery.”

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Stone Castle - A Story Of Love And Determination

The Wine Knitter

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. In 2008, Kosovo was recognized as an independent state. Avni is the importer, distributor, and manager of the family wines.