The Wine Knitter

MARCH 12, 2023

Fuedo Arancio vineyard in April. Poppe sustainably farmed vineyard, the oldest Sonoma vineyard on the winery’s estate. Herdade Do Esporão Monte Velho Rosé 2021 Herdade Do Esporão, whose history dates back over 750 years, has vineyards located in the Alentejo wine region in the southern half of Portugal.

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A Wine Story

JULY 13, 2021

Many family landowners own historical vineyards passed down through generations. According to various records, Elena’s list of innovations included high-density planting, “Guyot” vine training and employment of French oak barriques. It may interest you to note you will find 300 days of sunshine mark the unique Alto Adige region.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2019

With their winemaking talent, quality wine, business acumen and innovation, the brothers quickly distinguished themselves throughout the winemaking area of Verona. Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Map courtesy of Bertani.

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MARCH 18, 2020

Built in the 13th century, the site offers historical context for the modern practices in fruit production and preservation (grapes and tree fruits), melding tradition with innovation. Wine, Cheese, Sustainable Food, and Farm & Garden Management All On The Menu for Professionals and Individuals; Credits for Dietitians Offered.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

She keeps her palate sharp by consulting on restaurant wine lists, but funnels most of her time and energy into Nomadica, which is expanding its selection and working on innovating beyond the can. Great wine is made in the vineyard. Eater: What was your first job? We were the first brand to put premium wine in cans.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. Peter’s extensive experience as a winemaker has taken him to places such as South Africa, Bordeaux, Brazil, Spain, Chile, and Hungry, always leaving his mark as a talented winemaker and innovator.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

​World War 1 and II brought devastation to the vineyards, economy, and the downfall of sparkling wine in Germany. One of these innovators is Volker Raumland who founded Sekthaus Raumland in 1990. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The Napa Valley farm and food producer helped pioneer California’s olive oil industry in the 1990s, and began making artisanal unfiltered vinegars with grapes from nearby vineyards in the early 2000s. The laser-focused flavors weren’t just uncommon — they were unheard of. On the other end of the spectrum, Acid League is going big.

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Sante

APRIL 15, 2020

A beautiful dance takes place between the cool air that descends from the Alps and is then captured by Lake Iseo allowing just the right amount of warmth to spread over the vineyards for the grapes to ripen and reach proper sugar levels. The estate derives its name from Mirabella hill, where the oldest vineyard was planted.

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Sante

DECEMBER 16, 2019

is to be articulated in its radically evolved concept in the original site on Charlotte Street, which launches on 9th December with a host of new features, innovative approaches and design aesthetic. The first step of Gaucho 2.0 Charlotte Street will lead this initiative with 10% of the team having been recruited through these partnerships.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Documentation shows that around the third century BC, an official deed showed the sale of a wine vineyard of one hectare proving evidence of viticulture in the Ragusa region. Soils are mostly clay and limestone, with more sandy-loamy soil in the lower-lying vineyards closer to the coast. One can feel the deep history and roots here.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining. Plant-based options are a must on any menu from bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. The market for food and beverage products infused with CDB oil is growing with coffee shops and cafes.

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The Wine Knitter

JANUARY 12, 2025

In Situ Reserva Carménère 2021 ​José Vincente founded In Situ Family Vineyards in 1974. This wine is 95% Carménère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, handpicked from two vineyards. This 100% Carménère is handpicked from the best lots of InVina’s estate vineyards in the Maule Valley appellation.

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The Wine Knitter

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

With their winemaking talent, quality wine, business acumen and innovation, the brothers quickly distinguished themselves throughout the winemaking area of Verona. Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Alcohol: 12.5%

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The Wine Knitter

APRIL 11, 2020

A beautiful dance takes place between the cool air that descends from the Alps and is then captured by Lake Iseo allowing just the right amount of warmth to spread over the vineyards for the grapes to ripen and reach proper sugar levels. The estate derives its name from Mirabella hill, where the oldest vineyard was planted.

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Sante

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The wines of Sicily never cease to impress and the fiery passion and pride of the vineyard owners and winemakers are awe-inspiring. However, Sicily takes first place for the actual number of vineyards in a region and with so many wineries spread throughout the island, exploration is endless. Penny Weiss.

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The Fogartys, together with their children John, Mark and Anna, planted the first vines, making the vineyard a true labour of love. In 1996, Chestnut Farm and Millbrook Winery were bought by Peter and Lee Fogarty, marking the family’s first entry into the wine business. In 2001, construction of the state-of-the-art winery was completed.

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The Wine Knitter

MAY 24, 2025

There are 150 hectares of wine vineyards, 80% of which is devoted to Sangiovese, the heart of their production. Photo courtesy of San Felice Known for its innovation and research to rejuvenate and preserve nearly extinct ancient Tuscan grape varieties, San Felice has launched its new Vitiarium Collection.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This innovative, sleek, and inviting restaurant sits outside Fremont Park in Midtown, Sacramento. Here, you’ll find small but innovative tapas-style plates and seasonal cocktails. Given its proximity to vineyards, farms, and ranches, It’s hard to find better meats, fresher vegetables, or more fantastic wines anywhere else.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

Brian Duncan: Well, when I think about it, the last memory, really solid memory that I have is you and our group, having an incredible evening in Madrid, Spain at Hospitality Innovation Planet. Brian Duncan: And you have a culture in your business and it may be good or not.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take a trip to an Italian vineyard when you visit D’Antan, an authentic Italian restaurant located in Crown Heights near the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It’s more of an Italian gastropub with seasonal, innovative small plate offerings, such as crostini, shaved brussel sprouts, walnuts, and rabbit pot pie.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 13, 2020

And the fiery passion and pride of the vineyard owners and winemakers are awe-inspiring. However, Sicily takes first place for the actual number of vineyards in a region and with so many wineries spread throughout the island, exploration is endless. It is a source of ongoing research and innovative ideas. Alcohol: 12.5%

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Sante

AUGUST 26, 2019

What was a recurring theme and stressed by the new generation was the importance of “balancing tradition while introducing new innovations.” There are an impressive 32,000 hectares of vineyards in the Abruzzo region with the majority of vineyards planted on hills. ” Photo credit: Penny Weiss.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Teaser: Randall Grahm, founder of Bonny Doon Vineyard, received the American Wine Society Award of Merit at the organization’s national conference in St. But the audience of 600 applauded him for his decades of innovation and successes. But the audience of 600 applauded him for his decades of innovation and successes.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Today, the winery is run by third-generation Carlo and Matteo, who combine family traditions with innovative and modern winemaking techniques. Moser winery sits among the Dolomites in the Trentodoc appellation, with vineyards benefiting from micro-climates and diurnal variations. Alcohol: 12.8%

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The Wine Knitter

MAY 20, 2023

Due to the innovation of winemakers, Grillo has a wide range of styles, from crisp and savory, to structured and mature. The grapes for SurSur are harvested from Donnafugata’s Contessa Entellina Estate Vineyard located in the Southwestern part of Sicily. It is noted for its citrus flavors, sweetness, and mild acidity.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 10, 2022

This new generation echoed a recurring theme that day on the importance of “balancing tradition while introducing new innovations.” ​ Photo credit: Penny Weiss On this trip, the ever-present mantra of the new generation of winemakers I met continued, “ balancing tradition while introducing new innovations.”

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A Wine Story

JANUARY 3, 2021

If so, you may be curious why the sight of earthworms burrowing into moist, dark vineyard soil has anything to do with the elegance of the finished wine. The emphasis Recaredo places on single vineyards, indigenous grape varieties for its Spanish sparkling wine, and long maturation may seem “trendy.” …long maturation may seem “trendy.”

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Uruguay has over 5000 hectares of vineyards with 180 active wineries, mostly family-run and now in their third and fourth generation. Both Uruguay and Bordeaux’s vineyards are planted close to estuaries and rivers and are relatively humid and mild in climate with sufficient wind and rain. And the wine is something to dial into!

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

At Kounta, our innovation focuses on allowing customers to turn on as many different tools as they think are going to be useful to them and plug them all into Kounta as a central platform. There are all sorts of emerging markets in hospitality technology and there is a lot of critical innovation going on.

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The Wine Knitter

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Settesoli Vineyard Photo credit: Penny Weiss As of 2020, within Sicilia DOC, there are 23,521 hectares under vine, 498 wineries, and 7,863 vine growers. These six wines are produced from upland (hilly) vineyards and demonstrate the uniqueness of these elevated plateaus. Etna, of which 28 hectares of vines are in production.

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The Wine Knitter

JULY 28, 2024

The company has complete control over approximately 741 acres of vineyards (1/3 is estate-owned), stretching from Lake Garda to Soave. The Veramonte vineyards are located in both Casablanca Valley and Colchagua Valley. and is led by third-generation Pasqua brothers Riccardo and Alessandro.

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Sante

JANUARY 5, 2020

The Unshackled Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé serve as a testament to the high quality of fruit that Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and her team source from vineyards across California’s Central and North coast growing regions.

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The Wine Knitter

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The grapes for this 100% Chardonnay are sourced from vineyards in Mâcon and 26 villages in the area. Cantine Settesoli was founded in 1958, and it is the largest winery in Sicily and a source of ongoing research and innovative ideas. ​ Photo credit: Penny Weiss Nose: White flowers, citrus, and apple.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Practicing sustainability, the grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in Colchagua Valley, Chile, where the winery is located. And since then, they have extended viticultural experimentation and innovative winemaking practices to the Colchagua and Casablanca valleys. It is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

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The Wine Knitter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The blend for this rosé is 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache from their certified organic vineyards. for a 4-pack LGV Domaine Caylus Chardonnay 2020 This 100% Chardonnay is sourced from Domaine Caylus certified organic vineyards. It is juicy and a delight to sip. Inèz says, “It is rich and concentrated.” Alcohol: 12.5%

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Sante

APRIL 28, 2020

And now due to the innovation of winemakers, Grillo has a wide range of styles, from crisp and savory, to structured and mature. The grapes for SurSur were harvested from Donnafugata’s Contessa Entellina Estate Vineyard located in the Southwestern part of Sicily. However, Catarratto has taken the lead.

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