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WINTER WEIGHT WINES

Sante

All prices are standard retail. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. SIP Certified Sustainable. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. Traditionally, in winter, menus tend towards heartier dishes and the wines follow suit. Winery Direct.

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Go Magnum or Go Home

EATER

Many focus on Champagne, although Fineman promises there are interesting options for bubbles at every price point. The Brut Reserve combines pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes from 60 different vineyards, and it’s rich with freshly baked brioche, apricot, and pistachio flavors.

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Tribute Wine

A Wine Story

Their father charged him and his five brothers with constructing the winery and creating the vineyards. Today the family owns some of the best vineyards in Monterey for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today the family offers four key varieties made with quality grapes at an excellent price point.

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?? Lugana Wine

A Wine Story

Affordably priced, they are delicious all-year round and can form the basis of a thirst-quenching apéritif and pairing for a wide assortment of meals. Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. Vineyards are planted on calcareous and silt-rich clay soil.

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Another Tasty Visit to Alentejo

The Wine Knitter

Photo courtesy of Esporão Today, my attention is directed to the Sustainability Program (WASP, Wines of Alentejo Sustainable Program) and five wines from producers who are active members in this program. The Sustainability Program was launched in 2015 by CVRA (Comissão Vitivinicola Regional Alentejana).

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About Those Sobering Wine Reports

Sante

Whether we are consumers or sommeliers, isn’t it more important that the quality of wine across the board continues to improve, that people who have very little to spend can buy good wines at reasonable prices, and that winegrowers continue to be environmental leaders by improving the health and sustainability of their vineyards?

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WINTER WEIGHT WINES

Planet Grape

All prices are standard retail. 2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. SIP Certified Sustainable. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. Traditionally, in winter, menus tend towards heartier dishes and the wines follow suit. Winery Direct.