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Touring the Douro Valley with the Symington Port Family

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From Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim to the home of Graham’s , Quinta dos Malvedos, we tasted the Symington’s four port brands and their newer dry wines, walked the vine rows, and explored the vineyard estates.?. Charles and his team focus on the micro-terroir of small vineyard blocks. Photo credit: Deborah Grossman.

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2022 Anteprime Toscana

A Wine Story

My dad and uncle Fili worked in the vineyards on weekends, and I helped out as a kid. And no doubt, some remain buried deep in the earth, perhaps near the Tenuta di Artimino vineyards itself. After choosing the first course, they served guests a delicious entrée and dessert at the table. How did the professor get there? “It

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Chasing Away The Winter Blues

The Wine Knitter

The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from vineyards in Mâcon and 26 villages in the area. This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vineyards that stretch along south and southwest-facing hills with clay and limestone soils, “ a wine created from sea breezes.” Apricots linger on a long finish.

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The Federalist

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The Federalist is a wine brand created by wine producer Terlato Wines that was launched in 2010. All the wines are cellared and bottled by Federalist Vineyards. This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in Mendocino County. Serve as an aperitif or with light fare. This Is American Craft Wine.” ” ?.

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The Federalist

The Wine Knitter

Photo is courtesy of The Federalist The Federalist is a wine brand created by wine producer Terlato Wines that was launched in 2010. All the wines are cellared and bottled by Federalist Vineyards. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Chardonnay 2018 This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards in Mendocino County. Alcohol: 14.5%

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Custoza DOC, Wines Worth Knowing

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But beyond these attractions lie the great wine vineyards that surround Verona including the Custoza DOC wine region also known as Bianco di Custoza. The Consortium presently represents 70 wineries, two cooperatives and 500 winemakers with vineyards covering about 1400 hectares. Marica Bonomo Photo credit: Penny Weiss.

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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.