The Wine Knitter

MAY 31, 2020

Willamette Valley has seven appellations within its borders and has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon. There are approximately 23,524 vineyard acres planted and it is home to 564 wineries. It borders the Columbia River to the north and runs south to the Calapooya Mountains outside Eugene.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Small, shareable plates make up the bulk of the menu, though the dry-aged beef burger with smoked cheddar and a secret schmear is big enough for one person to have a light dinner.

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Sante

MARCH 1, 2020

Kate Solari Baker, Proprietor of Larkmead Vineyards. Photo credit: Larkmead Vineyards. She assisted in the transition of the estate to organic farming, added several new wines to the portfolio, and dramatically expanded the winery to better reflect their vineyard. Sierra Zieter, Head Winemaker at Oak Farm Vineyards.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Montes Winery Apalta Vineyard. The Montes winery offers gorgeous floor-to-ceiling views of the mountains and vineyards from almost every room. When booking a day tour, guests can also make a reservation for lunch at the Montes winery restaurant, called Fuegos de Apalta. Click to Tweet. Click here for Wine Discovery Resources.

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Sante

DECEMBER 11, 2019

2018 Paul Mas “Saint-Hilaire” Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc Reserve ($13). 2016 La Valentina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($15). 2016 La Valentina “Spelt” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($22). 2016 La Valentina “Spelt” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($22). Drink soon.

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Sante

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. Salentein Reserve Malbec 2018.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With winemaking roots from 1899, the family owns vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Trentino. The Miotto vineyards on the hill of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene are located among the steep hills and valleys of the Cartizza area, a UNESCO World Heritage site for the traditional viticulture and winemaking methods.

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Sante

OCTOBER 28, 2019

2016 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Blanc de Blanc ($22). Brut Reserve ($52). 2016 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($32). 2016 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($32). Apple-flavored, full-bodied, good acidity in the finish. NV Zardetto Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Dry ($25).

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Sante

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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The Wine Knitter

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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A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2020

The wines: Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer Grand Reserve 2017. Pierre Sparr Riesling Grand Reserve 2016. It’s all here in the Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer Grand Reserve 2017. This sample tasting was meant to compare a Riesling and Gewurztraminer from the same producer and vineyard in Alsace. Gewurztraminer : The Color.

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Sante

AUGUST 25, 2020

Chef Erickson and his wife Mary Anne participated in a Travel, Food and Wine Writing Class in Provence for The Writer’s Workshop , hosted by Nick O'Connell in May, 2016. Having time to kill before our reservation we sat at an outdoor café down the street and had aperitifs. I would soon find out.

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The Wine Knitter

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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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Since opening at the end of 2016, the restaurant has become a magnet for glowing reviews and breathless praise; the San Francisco Chronicle deemed it a “flawless four-star experience.”. Even before the Connaughtons opened their restaurant, in December 2016, the media were happy to give them a platform to spread their gospel.

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EATER

MARCH 24, 2021

Unless you count the truffle oil-laden fries of the mid-aughts, which no self-respecting truffle enjoyer would, the decadent flavor of truffles is still mostly reserved for more rarified meals. Hotter summers and decreased summer rainfall mean the groundwater reserves are drying up. But I should imagine [it’s] perhaps not very good.”.

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