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Halloween Or Hallowine!

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Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 The grapes for this wine are sourced from Central Valley D.O. Today, their son John and daughter Julie are the proprietors of the estate, and Julie’s husband, Pat Garvey, is the vineyard director and proprietor. ” originally constructed in 1885.

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Mother’s Day Drinks Bring Smiles

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Every Mother has their special attributes. The 2019 Miraval drinks well, too. As part of Wente Family Estates, Murrieta’s Well shares an appreciation for sustainable viticulture and heritage—in this case, the link to Gold Rush bandit Joaquin Murrieta who visited the property. Shafer Vineyards offers red wines galore.

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Touring the Douro Valley with the Symington Port Family

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During the 2019 harvest, I spent several days with Symington, his family and Symington Family Estates staff in the Douro Valley. We beheld endless, steep rows of vines along both banks of the Douro River, quickly validating the oft-repeated notion that the region represents half of the world’s mountain vineyards.

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A Taste Of Vittoria!

The Wine Knitter

On a recent trip to Sicily, I had the opportunity to explore the wine regions in the Southeastern part of the island, including a special visit to Vittoria. However, today my article focuses on Vittoria, explaining why this is such a special part of Sicily and introducing a few of its wineries.

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The Lure Of The Land

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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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Passion, Dedication & Sparkling Wine!

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However, it is not only the impressive wines; it is the man behind the wines and the particular region of Italy where his vineyards are located. His ancestors owned vineyards and farmland inland in the hills of Reggio Calabria. In 2019 the Prosecco hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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A Treat For The Palate!

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Photo courtesy of Clif Family Winery All their 90 acres of estate vineyards and farms are certified organic and certified Napa Green, a “soil-to-bottle” sustainability program. Estate Zinfandel 2019 Photo credit: Penny Weiss This wine is 100% Zinfandel. No special occasion is needed! Alcohol: 13.6%

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