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Eater’s Guide to Idaho’s Snake River Valley

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Rows at Scoria Vineyard in Caldwell | Sydney Nederend. The AVA centers on a stretch of southwestern Idaho with the largest density of vineyards and wineries, along with bits of eastern Oregon. Sunnyslope Wine Trail: Visitors looking for great wine should start with this collection of 17 wineries and vineyards.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

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Chardonnay represents approximately 70% of vineyards and (almost always) makes up 100% of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, characterized by its exclusively white grape composition. acre vineyard adjacent to the winery purchased back in 1935 and largely considered one of the region’s most exceptional terroirs.

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3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards

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Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards. Gamble Family Vineyards is exceptional. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. So during my lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards, I was able to understand the three secrets that really made Gamble Family winery stand out.

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How Much NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Thinks You Should Spend on a Nice Bottle of Wine

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In 2014, the star teamed up with legendary Napa winemaker Pahlmeyer for his own label, called Wade Cellars , which has earned accolades from industry publications like Wine Enthusiast for its wine line-up, which includes cabernet sauvignon, chenin blanc, and rosé. I don’t like to get very expensive.

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You Should Absolutely Age Your Own Wine. Here’s How to Do It

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Martha Stoumen, whose namesake wine label is based in Northern California, released her first vintage in 2014. When I open a bottle of 2014 Venturi Vineyard Carignan every other year or so, I’m floored by what I taste,” she tells me. “So Not surprisingly, the winemakers themselves have strong opinions on this topic.

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3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards

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Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards. The family;s Gamble Vineyards are among the best in the valley. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. This would become the Family Home Vineyard and foundation for the family’s entrance into the wine business.

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WINTER WEIGHT WINES

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2014 Tenuta Regaleali Rosso del Conte Contea di Sclafani Sicilia Italy $78. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. Winery Direct. 2017 Roar Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands California $35. Winery Direct. Winery Direct.