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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. Before the war, Kosovo had over 9000 hectares of vineyards with over a 2000 year history of winemaking. In 2008, Kosovo was recognized as an independent state.

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The Lure Of The Land

The Wine Knitter

Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. “You could call this a paleolithic vineyard.” ” ​ Peter Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss Susie Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss They planted two vineyards of Syrah in 2010.

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Two Cultures + Two Estates = Elegant Wines

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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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3 Delicious Secrets of Pairing Wine With Food

A Wine Story

After the tour, your group of 12 (the maximum number permitted) walk to a stunning private dining room overlooking the vineyard. The first course of Roman Fish & Chips with 1995 Beckstoffer Chardonnay Batter, Tonnato Sauce, Mizuna & Fennel was accompanied by the 2017 Arcadia Vineyard Chardonnay Napa Valley.

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??5 Super Tasty Ways to Enjoy Bodega Norton You’ll Love

A Wine Story

Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine. Besides supplying the world with fine wine, the vineyards support the workers and families all over Mendoza. Norton Chief Winemaker David Bonomi grew up in Argentina surrounded by vines, as his father had his own vineyards.

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A Family Affair

The Wine Knitter

She found a parcel of land in the Anderson Valley, the Ferrington Vineyard, which was long neglected. So he wisely sought out the expertise of vineyard managers and winemakers in the industry while also taking courses in viticulture. Most of the grapes for their wines are sourced from this vineyard. Alcohol: 13.9%

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Hallowine Time!

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Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the the estate proprietors, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. The property is situated among vineyards planted in the late 1800s, now part of the estate vineyards. When the Komes bought the estate, it came with a “Ghost Winery.”

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