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

EATER

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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7 Sensational Secrets to Loving Italian Grape Varieties

A Wine Story

2016 This excellent example showcases the richness and complexity possible from one of the classic Italian grape varieties, Vernaccia , It comes from the best vineyards and aged in small wood casks in the classic town of Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio. Crisio Ris. Red Italian Grape Varieties.

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Umpqua Valley Oregon Vineyards

A Wine Story

Umpqua Valley Oregon: Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards. We enjoyed a very warm welcome and delicious award winning wine at Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards. Upon arriving in the Umpqua Valley of Oregon, Stephen carefully mapped out 40 acres of vineyards to be planted. Umpqua Valley Oregon: Cooper Ridge Vineyard.

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3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards

A Wine Story

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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3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards

A Wine Story

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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2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. Masciarelli Wine Company, Weymouth, MA. Full, supple, tart and dry with a fine chewiness and notes of mulberry, blueberry, cassis, sage leaf, fennel seed, vanilla, cedar and nutmeg.

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A Taste of Bertani Wines

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Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Bertani has over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most ideal areas of Verona province. The map below illustrates the territories where their vineyards are. Secco Bertani Original Vintage Edition 2015.

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