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Smith-Madrone: Wine, Fire, and Economics in Napa
Stuart Smith, an outstanding Napa winemaker, studied economics at Berkeley before deciding to take winemaking seriously. He did graduate work in enology at UC Davis and in the autumn of 1971 bought a derelict, steeply sloped vineyard on the top … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Economics, Spring Mountain
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Revisiting Sherry: Bodegas Dios Baco
Bodegas Dios Baco began with the Palomino family in the 18th century, but its fame began when Juan Vergara joined forces with Juan Palomino to create Palomino & Vergara, one of sherry’s most prominent historic wineries. The winery was sold … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Uncategorized
Tagged Sherry, Sherry Xerez, Xerez
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Current Releases from Sicily’s Mt. Etna
Some of Sicily’s most exciting wines are grown on the northern and eastern slopes of Mt. Etna [see map below] where we spent several days for our report on the Wines of Sicily. Mt. Etna is one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Carricante, Mt. Etna, Nerello Mascalese, Sicily
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The Wines of Ktima Avantis on Greece’s Evia Island
Ktima Avantis is located in the village of Mytikas on the island of Evia about 43 miles from Athens [see map below]. The Mountrichas family has grown grapes in this area since the 19th century. Today the winery is managed … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Greece, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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