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The Oldest Zinfandel of Amador County...

At 143 years of age, the Original Grandpere Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills is the oldest documented Zinfandel vineyard in California, and it still produces wines of high quality.

The Oldest Zinfandel of Amador County, Original Grandpere Vineyard
posted on: Apr 11, 2012 | author: Patrick Frank

Different Ways of Being Biodynamic: F...

“How do we farm in such a way that we actually contribute to the expression and the nature of our products?” asked Paul Dolan. This was one of the questions taken up by an all-star cast of winemakers from around the globe during “Speaking of Wine: A Discussion of People, Place and Time.”

Different Ways of Being Biodynamic: Five Winemakers’ Points of View
posted on: Apr 10, 2012 | author: Lesley Trites

A Look at Piemonte Esoterica, Or How ...

I’d fallen in love with studying art history in high school and regretted, throughout college, that I’d chosen a different—seemingly more practical—route (at the time studying journalism still seemed like a splendid idea). Wine reminded me that I use my brain best when the subject concerns beauty.

A Look at Piemonte Esoterica, Or How I Fell In Love With Wine
posted on: Apr 9, 2012 | author: Talia Baiocchi

Update on Flying Winemaker: Paul Hobb...

The winemaker who has twice been named Robert Parker’s Wine Personality of the Year has projects working in 20 wineries worldwide, including Argentina, the U.S., France, and a new one in Armenia.

Update on Flying Winemaker: Paul Hobbs in Argentina, France, and California
posted on: Apr 4, 2012 | author: Greg Horton

Susanna’s Girls: A Family Story...

"These are my girls," smiles Susanna, stroking the belly of one of them with great kindness and affection. “She” replies with a quick, happy gurgle.

Susanna’s Girls: A Family Story of Sorts from Montepulciano
posted on: Apr 3, 2012 | author: Elisabetta Tosi

Craft Wine : What the Wine Industry C...

The wine market is crowded. There are thousands of wineries all trying to tell a story about what makes them different. It’s a story that wine buyers and potential customers are getting bored of.

Craft Wine : What the Wine Industry Can Learn from Craft Beer
posted on: Apr 2, 2012 | author: Jules Van Cruysen

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