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Halloween Or Hallowine!

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Don Melchor reserved an exclusive batch of these wines for himself that he kept under lock and key. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend DO 2018 The grapes for this red wine are a mysterious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Rapel Valley. ” originally constructed in 1885.

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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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Cheers To Josh!

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It is a negotiant brand that sources grapes from a selection of vineyards from California’s best growers in St. This wine is aged for three months in recently emptied charred oak bourbon barrels sourced from Redemption and Bib & Tucker. Helena, Rutherford, Stags Leap District, and Sonoma Coast. Alcohol : 14.5%

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A Family Affair

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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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A Few More Aussie Wines To Enjoy!

The Wine Knitter

The first vines arrived in 1788, and vineyards were established in 1805. These vineyards were then and continue to be farmed organically. Grapes are sourced from the sub-zone Pyrenees vineyards with soil composed of podzolic layers from clay and ferruginous schists. Mathilda Victoria Shiraz 2020 This wine is 100% Shiraz.

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An Eater’s Guide to Garfagnana, Italy

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Run by two young chefs, Alessandro Pineschi and Luca Triti, Al Teatro uses locally sourced ingredients for traditional a la carte dishes and tasting menus with contemporary twists. The menu is organized by cut, with breeds sourced from all over the globe like Angus and pata negra. Homemade pasta and slow-cooked ragu at Pian di Fiume.

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Eater’s Guide to Idaho’s Snake River Valley

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Rows at Scoria Vineyard in Caldwell | Sydney Nederend. The AVA centers on a stretch of southwestern Idaho with the largest density of vineyards and wineries, along with bits of eastern Oregon. Sunnyslope Wine Trail: Visitors looking for great wine should start with this collection of 17 wineries and vineyards.

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