Vintage
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery's Photos
www.facebook.com via @summerhillwine &bull YesterdayWinemaker Eric von Krosigk with Linda, Alfred, and Sheba Heckmann at their organic vineyard in Summerland. The Heckmanns have been supplying grapes to Summerhill since our first vintage in 1991. They grow outrageously good Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Gewurztraminer.… Full Story »
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Drastically shifting weather patterns affect vineyards
sthelenastar.com via @FromFarmtoTable &bull YesterdayThe fool who was responsible for this column last week in which it was stated that "one warm day does not a summer make," or some other such nonsense, freely admits after last week's merciless broiling that three consecutive 100-degree-plus days are more than enough to make a summer. He will also point the finger of blame at our local grape growers and winemakers who have been whining for weeks about the cool season and begging for some heat. Well, be careful what you wish for All the warmth that was absent this entire summer came… Full Story »
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Harvesting the Niagara Winemaking: Wine Trail Traveler
winemaking.winetrailtraveler.com via @winetrailtravel &bull YesterdayI decided to design a very simple bottle label. Since 2009 was the first vintage of making wines from grapes. To say that we were enlightened at making wine in two different wineries in two states is an understatement. The only thing that was the same at… Full Story »
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Xavier Vignon Direct August2010
www.wineaccess.com via @DrinkRecipesNow &bull YesterdayXavier Vignon Vacqueyras "An excellent wine for the price. Well balanced; flavorful dark fruit with a long silky finish. I've tried to source some of Xavier's other wines without success." Rich, Tasty Wine "I found this wine has a lot of great flavor that got better the longer it was opened. I purposely tried the first bottle, a little at a time, at different time intervals, the first of which was about 2 hours after I uncorked it. The next time was about 12… Full Story »
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French Wine Explorers Home - Making The Most Of Visiting Wine Chateaux
blog.wine-tours-france.com via @Vinocations &bull YesterdayMaking The Most Of Visiting Wine Chateaux Bill Shepard, Wine Editor Why not let this be the year that you visit a wine chateau or two? You deserve it, and you will deepen your appreciation for fine wines. And there is always a wonderful sense of occasion behind visiting a wine chateau. You will long remember entering those chateau gates into the winemaker's world, and then of course your visit, the tasting, and the inside information that the… Full Story »
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Dominus Wines
www.dominusestate.com via @nyiwauction &bull Sep 1, 2010Since 1983, our goal has been to express the unique terroir found at the historic Napanook Vineyard. Dominus has become known since its first release for its complexity and earthy character, which pay tribute to the Napanook terroir. Christian Moueix… Full Story »
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It's Harvest Time...
www.facebook.com via @EmergeAlbany &bull Sep 1, 2010Still Pond Vineyard and Winery It's Harvest Time at Still Pond Vineyard Winery! The aroma of ripe Muscadines fill the air, and the sweet juice is filling the tanks for this year's vintage. Bring your family and friends out and… Full Story »
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Most Expensive Wine #10 Screaming Eagle Cab 1992
www.newluxuryitems.com via @Ladiesword &bull Sep 1, 2010Most Expensive Wine in the World#10 Screaming Eagle has yielded an annual production of 500 cases and sold a bottle for $300. Many collectors and wine lovers were ready to pay $1,000 for one bottle. A bidder purchased a 6-liter… Full Story »
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No Sunshine....No wine!
Wilf's Wine Press &bull Sep 1, 2010
Not only does one drink wine, but one inhales it, tastes it - and then talks about it." A quote from King Edward VII.These days you can go one step further and write about and blog about it. Much has… Full Story »
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2010: The Earthquake Vintage | O'Briens Wine Blog
blog.obrienswine.ie via @grapes_of_sloth &bull Sep 1, 2010The talk will be followed by a tasting of a selection of the fantastic Chocalan wines. Vina Chocalan source their fruit from a variety of different terroirs around the region allowing them to produce wines in a range of styles… Full Story »
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Riverland grape growers urged to avoid 'trap' of wine contracts
Wine Biz: Australia &bull Sep 1, 2010
Riverland winegrape growers in South Australia are being urged to reconsider signing contracts for their grapes this year. Many growers are without contracts following a number of wine companies folding, and not renewing contracts last vintage. Full Story »
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Napa Valley Distillery Creates the World's Rarest Vodka from Single Vintage 100% Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Grapes
www.benzinga.com via @BenzingaMedia &bull Aug 31, 2010From the heart of Napa Valley comes Napa Vodka, the world's first ultra-premium Vodka made entirely from single vintage, single estate grapes grown and harvested in Napa Valley. Napa Valley has long been revered for producing some of the world's best wines partly because of the incredible quality of the grapes grown within its regions. Now, for the first time ever, the same grapes that are used to produce award-winning Napa Valley fine wines are being used to produce a true world-class Vodka as well. Made by… Full Story »
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Summer TASTE at the Grove: Wines and BBQ - Event Summary
guest.cvent.com via @tjmartell &bull Aug 31, 2010Wine ListAsuncion Ridge, "Hastings Cuvee", Zinfandel/Syrah/Mourvedre, 2007 Asuncion Ridge, "Lascivious", Mourvedre/Syrah/Cabernet, 2007 Cantara, "Franken Vine", Zinfandel/Petite Sirah, Lodi, 2008 Cielo Malibu Estate Wineyards, "Honey Pie", Chardonnay/Muscat/Sauv Blanc, Napa, 2009 Cobblestone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 Cobblestone, Cabernet Rose, Napa 2009 Cobblestone,… Full Story »
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Leonhardt Vineyards - Blog -
www.leonhardtvineyards.com via @LeonhardtWinery &bull Aug 31, 2010Our 2005 and 2006 Zinfandel vintages received Silver Medals at this summer's Orange County Fair International Wine Competition. We put these medals along side our Gold Medal we previously won for our 2007 Zinfandel at the last Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Wine Enthusiast Magazine published an 87 points score for this wine in their June issue this summer. This was the fourth highest score given to a Zinfandel all year. Dashe Cellar's prized Todd Vineyards Zinfandel received 86 points in the same issue. In other tastings, such as Wine Spirits Magazine, this same wine received 94 points and represents Dashe… Full Story »
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Memorial Weekend Wine Tasting with Terra Vina Wines - Oregon Food Drink
food.traveloregon.com via @kamzou08 &bull Aug 31, 2010Visit our Wilsonville Tasting Barn taste our new Estate wines award winning Big Reds. Barrel sample the 2009 vintage purchase futures at great discounts. Full Story »
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Home | Bin 905
www.bin905.com via @CRMResorts &bull Aug 31, 2010Bin 905 was established in 1997 to serve Calgary's growing thirst for premium wines and spirits. Our goal is to provide an enticing environment in which to shop, managed by a friendly and highly knowledgeable staff. Virtually all of our… Full Story »
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Vintage Illinois
www.vintageillinois.com via @GoChicagoUK &bull Aug 31, 2010Saturday: 11 am - 6 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmLocated at Vermilion River entrance (south entrance) of Matthiessen State ParkAn Extraordinary Wine Tasting Event! Full Story »
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Wine Tasting Party Kit Buy Best Selling Home Appliances
appliances.buybestselling.com via @buybestselling &bull Aug 31, 2010A blind tasting provides wine drinkers with a chance to identify their preferences - often with surprising results. Select 4 wines and coneal them in the bottle bags, identifying each with a numbered tag. Once all four bottles have been… Full Story »
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Vintage Vino Girl: Fresh off of TTV Leadership Weekend!
www.vintagevinogirl.com via @VintageVinoGirl &bull Aug 30, 2010Wanted to answer a couple of quick questions about the relaunch of TTV I just spent a week on the Cape eating Lobstah and Buttah and learning a lot about where the new TTV is headed! I am very inspired!… Full Story »
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One last note on Produttori del Barbaresco current release (and Tracie P's fried green tomatoes)
Do Bianchi &bull Aug 30, 2010
On Friday, Tracie P brought home an open bottle of Produttori del Barbaresco 2008 Langhe Nebbiolo that she had been showing to her accounts that day. The wine had been open for the better part of the afternoon in her… Full Story »
