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LUKE Wines

The Wine Knitter

LUKE partners with vineyards that grow the highest quality wine grapes in the most socially, economically, and environmentally responsible manner possible. Investment in special machinery reduces water usage, and all wastewater from winemaking is collected, treated, and reused in vineyard irrigation. ” Photo courtesy of LUKE.

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Touring the Douro Valley with the Symington Port Family

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From Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim to the home of Graham’s , Quinta dos Malvedos, we tasted the Symington’s four port brands and their newer dry wines, walked the vine rows, and explored the vineyard estates.?. Charles and his team focus on the micro-terroir of small vineyard blocks. Photo credit: Deborah Grossman.

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Warmer Temperatures Could Mean More Grapes for Midwest Winemakers — but Also More Bad Weather

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In the years that followed, she worked at vineyards Left Foot Charley, Bowers Harbor, and Brengman Brothers, doing all aspects of the business, from the tasting room, to selling, to growing. Lefebvre and Newman first sowed the fruits of WaterFire Vineyards in 2009, after purchasing the 26-acre farm property.

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Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Turns to Eco-Friendly Bottles

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Additionally, the glass will be produced from recycled materials, furthering their commitment to sustainability and the environment. The new lighter, recycled glass bottles will reduce energy usage in manufacturing as well as decrease trucking-related carbon usage by an average of more than 20%. About Shannon Ridge Family of Wines.

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How I Got My Job: Founding a Hip and Sustainable Canned Wine Company

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Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S., Great wine is made in the vineyard. Olszewski founded Nomadica , a collection of canned wines, as a response to this issue and to offer an alternative to the unsustainable packaging of traditional wine. We were the first brand to put premium wine in cans.

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“The Best Wines Come From Healthy Vines” -Scheid Family

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Today this family-run and owned winery produce and bottle their own wine from estate vineyards that stretch along a 70-mile spread of the Salinas Valley. From the very beginning, the family was environmentally conscious, which is reflected in their vineyards and winemaking practices. Their portfolio includes seven brands.

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BEST ORGANIC WINES

Planet Grape

Vineyards are as close as 3 miles to the sea, leading to a sea breeze tang to the wines. Hilly vineyards, abundant sunshine, and steady winds prevent mold and other damage to the grapes. The label is created from recycled paper, and cotton fibers, the capsule is PVC- free, and the box comes from recycled cardboard.