The Wine Knitter

MAY 13, 2022

Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Teaser: For the holidays, rediscovered this purloined French grape at its source - Cahors. 2015 Triguedina Malbec de Cahors ($17). 2016 Volver La Mancha Single Vineyard Tempranillo ($15). AOP-CAHORS-THE-NEW-BLACK-WINE-JL-BALDES-NM.png. Author(s): Roger Morris. “See, if I can see my fingers it’s not Cahors!”

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MAY 17, 2021

I miss the excitement of exploring new places, tasting local cuisine, and sipping wine while walking through the vineyards. This wine is 100% Vermentino sourced from the Marrubiu vineyards, where vines were planted in 1978. Giuseppe founded the winery over 35 years ago, beginning with one hectare of vineyards.

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DECEMBER 21, 2024

Ninety percent of Panzano’s vineyards are grown according to the criteria of organic viticulture. Vecchie Terre di Montefili sits on a hill at 1770 feet with commanding views and vineyards between 1570 and 1770 feet above sea level. The vineyards have Alberese soil and are at 1640 ft altitude. The estate has 12.5

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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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JUNE 1, 2022

Grapes for this collection are sourced from vineyards situated 2500 ft above sea level. La Petite Perrière Pinot Noir 2020 This 100% Pinot Noir is mainly sourced from the Saget family’s estate vineyards in Touraine (Loire Valley), and part of the blend is sourced from the South of France through long-term partners.

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JUNE 29, 2022

They have an impressive 10,592 hectares of vineyards spread across Sicily. The grapes for this wine are sourced from four different territories and exhibit “a mosaic of identity” that includes an elegant Mediterranean bouquet. This 100% Garnacha is from a single vineyard with vines that are over 60 years old.

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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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A Wine Story

MAY 14, 2020

First, most are dedicated family owned or boutique wineries that pride themselves on their vineyards and winemaking skills. The owners of Thacher Winery and Vineyard met in 1992, but it was not until 2008 they decided to move to Paso Robles and open a winery that specializes in native Rhone as well as California varieties.

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JANUARY 15, 2023

It wasn’t until 2015 that the Bardolino Cru project was initiated, and in 2018 the Consorzio asked the Italian government to recognize the crus. About 25% of the wineries are organic, which is about 18% of the vineyards, with many of the wineries converting to biodynamics. Finally, on April 12, 2021.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Within a few years, with the acquisition of new vineyards in the Verona area, the company progressively gained importance and visibility. They made this delicious wine from 100% Garganega, showcasing how elegant and refined, this grape can be with careful work in the vineyard and winery. 2015 Mai Dire Mai Valpolicella Superiore DOC.

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MAY 25, 2022

According to Wines Of Georgia, “ In 2015, in southeast Georgia, archaeologists discovered clay vessels (qvevri) containing the residue of cultivated grape seeds. Kakheti wine region, located in the easternmost part of the country, is the primary winemaking area where approximately three-quarters of Georgia’s vineyards are planted.

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JULY 9, 2020

250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe. In the 1990s, Martini realized the potential for a handful of exceptional vineyards in the Trentino region. Photo credit: Penny Weiss. Alcohol: 14.5%.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The blend for this rosé is 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache from their certified organic vineyards. for a 4-pack LGV Domaine Caylus Chardonnay 2020 This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from Domaine Caylus certified organic vineyards. The grapes were sourced from over 100-year-old vines. It is juicy and a delight to sip.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Paulo Laureano Vinhos ​ View of vineyards at Paulo Laureano Vinhos. He kept some old vineyards with strong vines and began changing the others. Our concern these days is not about treating the vineyards, but finding ways to give the plants more resistance and support against disease.”

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DECEMBER 10, 2022

Cuslanus Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva 2015 Albino Armani Winery has been making wine since 1607. Today, the family project boasts five privately owned estates composed of 330 hectares of vineyards. The family vineyards are in three major Italian wine-growing regions: Veneto, Trentino, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Casa Donoso has 400 hectares of vineyards located throughout Maule Valley from central Maule to the coastal and pre-mountain zones. One of their vineyards, La Oriental Estate, is in central Maule and one of the oldest estates in Talca with 123 hectares and vines that are more than 60 years of age. D Icon Limited Edition 2015.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from Valle de Uco, Mendoza. CRIOS Malbec, 2021 ​My first taste of CRIOS Malbec was a 2015 vintage. This 100% Malbec is hand-harvested from vineyards in Valle de Uco, Mendoza. It is a low-alcohol and lower-calorie Chardonnay. Alcohol : 9% SRP : $18.99

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OCTOBER 21, 2019

The Sangiovese grape is the most planted grape variety in all of Italy and, according to Italian Wine Central statistics of 2015, Merlot is ranked number seven. The Merlot grapes for the Marchesi de Frescobaldi Lamaione were sourced from Frescobaldi’s Castelgiocondo estate located southwest of Montalcino.

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DECEMBER 27, 2020

They have 150 acres of orchards and 35,000 apple trees in the Pays d’Auge, which is designated as the source for the finest apples in Normandy. AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge maintains the highest quality source for fruit and production methods. Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2015 Passito de Pantelleria DOC. Alcohol: 14.5%.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

They have complete control over 741 acres of vineyards (1/3 is estate-owned) that spread from Lake Garda to Soave. (To This “First Edition” is a Super-Bianco blend of four vintages, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017, the best four vintages of the last decade for the winery. The grapes are sourced from several parcels of a 4.5-hectare

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020

According to Wines Of Georgia, “ In 2015, in southeast Georgia, archaeologists discovered clay vessels (qvevri) containing the residue of cultivated grape seeds. Kakheti wine region, located on the easternmost part of the country, is the primary winemaking area where approximately three-quarters of Georgia’s vineyards are planted.

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A Wine Story

AUGUST 4, 2021

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. Trella Vineyards.

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JULY 7, 2020

250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. Photo credit: Penny Weiss This wine is 100% Barbera harvested from vineyards across Monferrato and Langhe. In the 1990s, Martini realized the potential for a handful of exceptional vineyards in the Trentino region. Alcohol: 13.5%

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JANUARY 23, 2021

SRP: $15 Adega De Borba Reserva Red 2015, DOC Alentejo Produced in the sub-region of Borba, this wine is a blend of 30% Trincadeira, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Aragonez, and 20% Castelão. Grapes are sourced from vineyards with soil of granite/schist origin and clay/loam structure. Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol: 13.5%

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Around this time last year, I reviewed Ferraton Père & Fils La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage and Samorëns Côtes-du-Rhône Red 2015 vintages. Twenty percent of Ferraton production is estate wines with grapes sourced from the domaine’s 37 acres in the Northern Rhône’s Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and St.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

2015 was a real gangbuster year for this region,” notes Wines. “The wine is a glorious vintage… not only is it mountainside fruit, which has beautiful restraint, but these guys have been staunchly traditional in their winemaking.” Coming in third, the powerful San Filippo Brunello was a no brainer for the top ten. This one’s really fantastic.

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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. 2015 Matanzas Winery Red Blend. The Merlot was sourced from two blocks of the Jackson Park vineyard, planted with the Petrus clone. Very rich and elegant.

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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. 2015 Matanzas Winery Red Blend. The Merlot was sourced from two blocks of the Jackson Park vineyard, planted with the Petrus clone. Very rich and elegant.

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

ANIAE) Casa Donoso has 400 hectares of vineyards located throughout Maule Valley from central Maule to the coastal and pre-mountain zones. One of their vineyards, La Oriental Estate, is in central Maule and one of the oldest estates in Talca with 123 hectares and vines that are more than 60 years of age. We have just 0.5

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All of the winery’s fruit comes from sustainable – farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. 2015 Matanzas Winery Red Blend. The Merlot was sourced from two blocks of the Jackson Park vineyard, planted with the Petrus clone. Very rich and elegant.

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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. 2015 Matanzas Winery Red Blend. The Merlot was sourced from two blocks of the Jackson Park vineyard, planted with the Petrus clone. Very rich and elegant.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

They have 150 acres of orchards and 35,000 apple trees in the Pays d’Auge, which is designated as the source for the finest apples in Normandy. ​AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge maintains the highest quality source for fruit and production methods. Alcohol: 14.5% It is then mixed with sugar, chocolate and hazelnut paste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

“Everything we serve will be fresh, top quality, and sourced from the best markets around the world. “We have the opportunity to produce wines from many of the finest vineyards in the world, following the most efficient sustainability practices, while enabling our production team to utilize the newest technologies.

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MARCH 7, 2022

Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 The grapes for this 100% Sauvignon blanc are sourced from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and sustainably farmed. Natalie Christensen Photo courtesy of Yealands Wines Natalie joined New Zealand’s Yealands Wines team in 2015 and has been this winery’s Chief Winemaker since 2018.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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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JANUARY 25, 2020

Monte Del Frà vineyards. 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.

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