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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 2015, Avdi took over the winery’s operations, and he spends approximately nine months of the year in Kosovo.

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Ribera del Duero Red Wine

A Wine Story

In contrast: Ribera del Duero red wine vineyards are at a much higher elevation, giving the wines higher, more refreshing acidity. To take advantage of their high elevation vineyards and special terroir, they have been lavish with the use of new French oak. Below is a report from a 2015 visit to Valdubon, a Ribera del Duero.

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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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A Glass Of Red Wine, Please!

Sante

250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. In 2009, Piedmont native Oscar Farinetti bought Fontanafredda and with this new ownership, sustainability became a special focus. This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe. Alcohol: 14.5%.

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Top 10 Wines of 2020

Foodable

She currently serves as the vice president of wine and beverage experience for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants. 2015 was a real gangbuster year for this region,” notes Wines. The bottle is particularly special, as it is only released in years where the fruit is considered excellent. This one’s really fantastic.

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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.

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A Glass Of Red Wine, Please!

The Wine Knitter

250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. In 2009, Piedmont native Oscar Farinetti bought Fontanafredda and with this new ownership, sustainability became a special focus. Photo credit: Penny Weiss This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe.