The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Sustainability Program was launched in 2015 by CVRA (Comissão Vitivinicola Regional Alentejana). WASP began with 96 members in 2015 and has grown to 396 members representing about 45% of Alentejo’s vineyard area. All of these wines are well priced and very pleasing to the palate. Alcohol: 14.5%

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

2015 Triguedina Malbec de Cahors ($17). I swear I fell in love this wine before I checked its price. 2016 Volver La Mancha Single Vineyard Tempranillo ($15). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. “See, if I can see my fingers it’s not Cahors!”

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A Wine Story

JANUARY 17, 2021

Whether consumers responded to Malbec’s rich, ripe concentration of flavor, the whisper of vanilla and toast from French oak, or the affordable (around $15 – 20 price) Argentine Malbec was a quick hit. Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 4, 2021

Affordably priced, they are delicious all-year round and can form the basis of a thirst-quenching apéritif and pairing for a wide assortment of meals. Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. Vineyards are planted on calcareous and silt-rich clay soil.

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A Wine Story

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Margo grew up in vineyards so she knows vineyard management, and what it takes to grow vines and make good wine. When she finishes university and after some time observing vineyards around the world, she’ll settle in at Vintage Longbottom. Her physical location, and that of her vineyards, are now in the Adelaide Hills.

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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2022

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. Today is the proprietor of Tenuta di Manenello , a winery, a restaurant, and agriturismo. How did the professor get there? “It

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 21, 2019

And I can’t think of a better setting for sipping wine than to be surrounded by medieval villages, castles, beautiful landscapes and miles of terraced wine vineyards! Sloped vineyards leading down to the Main River. During medieval times winemaking grew and there were over 40,000 hectares of vineyards in Franken.

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MARCH 8, 2020

Teaser: Today's lesson: You can't always tell a wine's quality or price by its appellation. Often we think of wines not for their intrinsic value as related to price but rather as to how their quality falls within the expected price range of an appellation. 2015 Belden Barns Sonoma Mountain Gruner Veltliner ($28).

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MARCH 3, 2021

Price, of course. Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma. Vineyards to E. & Gallo in 2015, Judy Jordan created the Geodesy Wines brand. Scott Zapotosky spent a decade at Paul Hobbs Winery as director of vineyards. His mantra is to bring each vine into the vineyard block to show its full potential. Having sold J.

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The Wine Knitter

MARCH 26, 2023

Today there are 80 hectares of established vineyards surrounding the renovated winery. Located in the Municipality of Grosseto, the estate today comprises 105 hectares of mainly Sangiovese proprietary vineyards used to produce Morellino di Scanscano DOCG. The grapes are sourced from vineyards used only for Riserva wines.

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Sante

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A few years ago I reviewed Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 and Pinot Noir 2016. They were impressive wines with a lot of character at a very friendly price! He learned that the Mount Veeder mountain vineyards were an ideal area for growing grapes, which produce unique character and flavor due to the microclimate and soils.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

2017 FEL “Savoy Vineyard” Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($48). 2015 El Coto Rioja Crianza ($13). 2015 Il Borro Toscana Red Wine IGT ($53). 2015 Ramey “Rodgers Creek Vineyard” Petaluma Gap-Sonoma Coast Syrah ($65). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Parts of the estate’s vineyards are now Certified Organic (ICEA) and he is trying to convince the entire region to farm organically. Roberto is also very active in promoting the idea of a Cru, or single vineyard recognition, a menzione geografica, rather than the current Gran Selezione status. Organic grapes. 13.5%, 750 ml, $61.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

2016 Anaba “Bismarck Vineyard” Moon Mountain Syrah ($48). 2016 Sullivan Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($105). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Mix of bright and dark cherry flavors, a little cola, good structure, mild tannins. 2017 Gary Farrell Rusian River Pinot Noir ($39).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

There is also a white Burgundy that’s a steal, a Pinot Grigio that actually tastes like wine – very good wine, and a run of enjoyable red wines at reasonable prices. 2017 Castoro Cellars “Whale Rock Vineyard” Paso Robles Falanghina ($30). 2015 Zenato “Alanera” Veronese Rosso ($20).

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

This week we feature 13 from a half-dozen countries in various styles from various grapes, and with prices ranging from $13 to $83 – something for everyone. NV Sterling Vineyards California Rosé ($22). 2015 Juve y Camps Gran Reserva Cava Brut Nature ($43). NV Francois Montand France Blanc de Blanc Brut ($13).

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here is the first tranche of mostly domestic sparkling wines at a varying of price and quality ranges. J Vineyards & Winery “Cuvée 20” Sonoma County Sparkling Wine ($32). 2015 Frank Family Carneros Brut Rosé ($55). So who am I to argue with tradition?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There are approximately 60,000 acres of vineyards in Le Marche with varied terroirs throughout. Passerina Brut NV is made with indigenous 100% Passerina grapes grown in the vineyards of Ascoli Piceno at an altitude of 200-300 meters above sea level. They are all reasonably priced wines that go a long way in value. SRP: $15.99.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Pech Menel vineyard is planted on stony slopes facing south. . Since 2015, Guilhem has become the winemaker. I felt privileged to spend an afternoon in the “rustic” higher elevation vineyards of St. Chinian hills was Christine Deleluze who runs the family vineyard with her brother, Luc. The Terroir of Saint Chinian.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 17, 2020

A few years ago I reviewed Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 and Pinot Noir 2016. They were impressive wines with a lot of character at a very friendly price! He learned that the Mount Veeder mountain vineyards were an ideal area for growing grapes, which produce unique character and flavor due to the microclimate and soils.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Imagine grand châteaux, wine vineyards, limestone cliffs, intriguing caves, the Morvan National Park, Forest des Bertranges, picturesque rivers and canals, and you have arrived in Bourgogne, aka Burgundy. The regulations become stricter and pricing increases as you advance up the levels. 20190722_115417.jpg. Alcohol: 13%.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The 2015 growing season was a stellar year for Amarone producers. Due to these ideal climate conditions, 2015 presented as one of the finest vintages for Amarone in 30 years. Due to these ideal climate conditions, 2015 presented as one of the finest vintages for Amarone in 30 years.

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Planet Grape

APRIL 9, 2020

Parts of the estate’s vineyards are now Certified Organic (ICEA) and he is trying to convince the entire region to farm organically. Roberto is also very active in promoting the idea of a Cru, or single vineyard recognition, a menzione geografica, rather than the current Gran Selezione status. Organic grapes. 13.5%, 750 ml, $61.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 22, 2019

All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainable – farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. More than 25 years ago, the 1990 Matanzas Winery Journey Chardonnay was considered one of the highest priced Chardonnay in Sonoma. At that time, the retail price was $70.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 22, 2019

All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainable – farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. More than 25 years ago, the 1990 Matanzas Winery Journey Chardonnay was considered one of the highest priced Chardonnay in Sonoma. At that time, the retail price was $70.

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APRIL 22, 2019

All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainable – farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. More than 25 years ago, the 1990 Matanzas Winery Journey Chardonnay was considered one of the highest priced Chardonnay in Sonoma. At that time, the retail price was $70.

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APRIL 22, 2019

All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainable – farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. More than 25 years ago, the 1990 Matanzas Winery Journey Chardonnay was considered one of the highest priced Chardonnay in Sonoma. At that time, the retail price was $70.

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Planet Grape

OCTOBER 30, 2019

2017 Anatolikos Vineyards Wild Ferment Malagousia Thrace – Greece 92 , $44.99. 2017 Markou Vineyards Savatiano Attiki – Greece 91 , $15.99. 2015 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria – Sicily Italy 92 , $23.99. 2015 Thymiopoulos Naoussa – Macedonia Greece 92 , $29.99. 2018 Mercouri Estate Foloi Peleponnese – Greece 91 , $17.99.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A Crescent line menu from the 1980s offered wines from vineyards along the route. For the Virginia ham with orange raisin sauce they suggested a Winter White chardonnay from Pindar Vineyards in New York. A Southwest Chief menu from the ’90s showed New Mexico steamed tamales for lunch, served with cilantro and black beans. In 2012 Rep.

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