The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 21, 2023

The estate’s history began with Scottish pioneer John Riddoch, who founded the estate in 1891, planted vineyards, and built and completed the estate’s famous stone, three-gabled winery in 1896, called Chateau Comaum. Although there were no wine vineyards as far as the eye could see, Sue always felt a connection to the land.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Photo courtesy of Ron Rubin Winery With a degree in viticulture and enology at UC Davis obtained in the early 70s, Ron Rubin fulfilled a 40-year dream, and in 2011 purchased River Road Family Vineyards and Winery. A special blend of American and French oak barrels is used to age the wine. Ron Rubin Photo courtesy of winery.

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In 2011, Anselme Selosse, the legendary winemaker who runs the Domaine Jacques Selosse with his wife Corinne, opened one of the first bistronomy-focused hotel-restaurants in the heart of the vines, Les Avisés (see the lodging and dining section below). A host of new experiences aim to attract younger travelers to Champagne.

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