The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 7, 2020

The Catena family, who has produced wine for four generations, contributed their knowledge of the high altitude terroirs of the Mendoza region and to find the best vineyards for Malbec. The vineyards are located in two zones in Mendoza. The biggest challenge we face in the vineyard is living together with ants. to 2953 ft.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It is considered one of Germany’s premier estates with about 45 hectares of vineyards that stretch along the Mosel and Saar rivers making it the second-largest family-owned and operated winery in the Mosel. ” Urban Riesling 2019 Grapes for this wine are sourced from blue-slate vineyards located in the neighboring town of Mehring.

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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. 2017 Septima Mendoza Malbec ($12).

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 25, 2020

WASP began with 96 members in 2015 and has grown to 396 members representing about 45% of Alentejo’s vineyard area. Alcohol: 14% SRP: $12 WASP Highlight: Casa Relvas uses sheep to control weeds during the vegetative rest period of the vineyard, reducing the need for hydrocarbon-dependent herbicides. Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol: 14.5%

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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

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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Sante

OCTOBER 16, 2020

2017 Markham Napa Valley Merlot ($21). Especially good for the price. 2017 Ehlers Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($57). 2017 Ehlers Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($57). 2017 Rutherford Hill Atlas Peak Merlot ($60). 2018 Dutton Goldfield “Fox Den Vineyard” Green Valley Pinot Noir ($63).

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Sante

MAY 19, 2020

Whatever your circumstances, take a look at some of our favorites from the team at Planet Grape Wine Review, including several from Jackson Family Wines tasted virtually with their super engaging educator, Master Sommelier Thomas Price.” 2017 Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. ” Happy dipping! ” Happy dipping!

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Foodable

JANUARY 21, 2021

Based in Willamette Valley—one of the most renowned wine regions in America—King Estate is the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in the country. The 2017 Matteo Correggia Barbera d’Alba—one of Brantley’s picks—comes from a family-owned winery in Piedmont. At $17.99, the price is unbeatable, and the bottle is distributed nationwide.

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Sante

JULY 20, 2020

2017 Garofoli “Podium” Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore ($28). 2017 Tablas Creek “Patelin de Tablas” Paso Robles Red Wine ($24). 2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($28). 2017 Clos du Cellier aux Moines Givry Ier Crus ($47). No more bargains under $10.

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Sante

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The other is to be able to taste beautiful, complex wines that demand our attention and generally come with price tags that are also demanding in their own ways. 2018 Ram’s Gate “El Diablo Vineyard” Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($70). 2018 Ram’s Gate “Hyde Vineyard” Carneros Chardonnay ($70).

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AUGUST 21, 2020

2017 Chateau Khashmi “Khikhvi” Georgia Dry Amber Wine ($12). 2017 William Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay ($23). 2018 J Vineyards Russian River Chardonnay ($27). 2018 J Vineyards Russian River Chardonnay ($27). 2017 Alma Rosa Sta. 2017 Domaine Anderson Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($44).

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Sante

JANUARY 7, 2021

2017 Adelsheim “Staking Claim” Chehalem Mountains Chardonnay ($34). 2017 Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay ($44). 2017 Quintas de Borba Alentejo ($9). 2017 Château Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux ($35). 2017 J Vineyards “Annapolis Ridge” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($110).

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APRIL 2, 2020

However, most sell their wines online, and many have dropped their prices and reduced shipping charges, offering some great bargains. So now would be a great time to support your favorite wineries by checking their websites and ordering some wines at great prices. 2018 FEL Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($21 winery price).

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Sante

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

2018 Clos Pegase Mitsuko’s Vineyard” Carneros Pinot Noir ($40). 2017 Hahn Family “Lucienne” Doctor’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir ($41). 2017 Hahn Family “Lucienne” Lone Oak Vineyard Santa Lucia Highland Pinot Noir ($41).

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

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. Hess Select North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Photo credit: Penny Weiss.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

2017 J Vineyards Monterey/Santa Barbara/Sonoma County Pinot Noir (375 ml - $13). 2017 Duca di Salaparuta “Triskelè” Terre Siciliane Nero d’Avola & Merlot ($20). 2017 Seghessio Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel ($40). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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Sante

MAY 16, 2020

It wasn’t until late 2011, that Ron fulfilled a 40-year dream and purchased River Road Family Vineyards and Winery in the Green Valley AVA, a subzone of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. River Road Vineyards/Ron Rubin Winery. The winery has nine acres of vineyards of which 6.5 Green Valley – Russian River AVA.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

2017 Sequoia Grove Carneros Chardonnay ($26). 2017 Flat Top Hills California Cabernet Sauvignon ($16). 2017 Fort Ross “Sea Slopes” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($31). 2017 Gary Farrell Rusian River Pinot Noir ($39). 2016 Anaba “Bismarck Vineyard” Moon Mountain Syrah ($48). 2016 Newton Mt.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Montes Winery Apalta Vineyard. The bulk of lesser Chilean wine found its way to the USA and UK at low prices, yet offering good value for the money. The Montes winery offers gorgeous floor-to-ceiling views of the mountains and vineyards from almost every room. The Purple Angel 2017 is a deep red wine, 97% Carménère.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

2017 Tablas Creek “Esprit de Tablas” Paso Robles White Wine ($48). 2017 WillaKenzie Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($28). 2017 Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($31). 2017 Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($31). 2017 La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($33).

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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 Pighin Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio ($15). 2017 Pighin Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio ($15). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Edna Valley Wineries are surrounded by volcanic mountains, with vineyards kept cool from Pacific Ocean breezes and morning fog. Attracted to the vineyard life, he worked with a team of viticulture professors from UC Davis and Fresno State to find the perfect location for a vineyard. Recently, I chatted with John H.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

2017 FEL “Savoy Vineyard” Anderson Valley Chardonnay ($48). 2017 Baron de Ley Rioja Tempranillo ($13). 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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MAY 13, 2020

2018 Beaulieu Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay ($22). 2017 Livio Felluga Collio Pinot Grigio ($25). 2017 Sosie “Vivio” Bennett Valley Roussanne ($38). 2017 Newton Unfiltered Napa Valley Chardonnay ($50). 2017 Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Petite Sirah ($37). Pleasant, but could use some zip.

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JULY 24, 2019

If this is your first exposure to Lageder, hold out for the good – though higher-priced – stuff. 2017 Pagos del Galir Valdeorras Godello ($17). 2017 Scott Family Arroyo Seco Chardonnay ($20). 2017 Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay ($45). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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Planet Grape

MAY 19, 2020

Whatever your circumstances, take a look at some of our favorites from the team at Planet Grape Wine Review, including several from Jackson Family Wines tasted virtually with their super engaging educator, Master Sommelier Thomas Price.” 2017 Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Happy dipping! Rita Hills Santa Barbara California $36.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 12, 2021

He eventually worked as a winemaker for Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. The Hilt, a more moderately priced brand, is located in the Sta. These wines are produced with minimal intervention out of the belief that “90% of the winemaking happens in the vineyard.” Rita Hills.

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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). 2017 Schramsberg North Coast Blanc de Blancs ($36). So who am I to argue with tradition?

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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. 2017 Bisol “Crede” Valdobiaddene Prosecco Supériore ($21). NV Sterling Vineyards California Rosé ($22).

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 17, 2020

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. A few years ago I reviewed Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 and Pinot Noir 2016.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

2017 Shaw + Smith Adelaide Pinot Noir ($33). 2017 Dutton-Goldfield “Dutton Ranch/Morelli Lane” Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($48). 2016 Mi Sueno “Lynn’s Vineyard” Mt. Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. Drink soon. 2016 Mi Sueno Napa Valley Syrah ($55).

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MAY 14, 2020

” Ron Rubin Photo courtesy of Ron Rubin Winery It wasn’t until late 2011, that Ron fulfilled a 40-year dream and purchased River Road Family Vineyards and Winery in the Green Valley AVA, a subzone of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. ” The wines carry a price tag of $14-$25. acres are for growing Chardonnay.

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

​Australia McGuigan Wines, ‘The Plan’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 McGuigan Wines is a major wine producer in Australia. Grapes for this 100% Cabernet are sourced from top-quality vineyards in South Eastern Australia, including McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, and Barossa Valley. It is a steal at this price!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

2018 Clos Pegase “Mitsuko’s Vineyard” Carneros Chardonnay ($30). 2017 Dutton-Goldfield “Rued” Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($54). 2017 Murphy-Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon ($13). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com.

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2016 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Blanc de Blanc ($22). 2017 Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($70). Prices listed are generally SRP or from wine-searcher.com. But the result here is good – Prosecco fruitiness and Cava-style crispness. NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut ($19). A sit-and-sipper.

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