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Titus Vineyards: Impressive New Releases from Napa Valley
The Titus family recently celebrated their 50th anniversary growing grapes and making wine in the Napa Valley. Lee Titus purchased what is now the 50 acre Titus Ranch Estate in the heart of the St. Helena Appellation in 1968 and … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Napa, St Helena
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Raventós i Blanc and Can Sumoi: New Releases
Raventós i Blanc The house of Josep Raventós i Blanc was established in 1986 in Sant Sadurni d’Anoia by Josep-Maria Raventós, a breakaway member of the Codorníu family, with the objective of making Cavas of exceptional quality. Today, Josep’s grandson … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Cava, Penedès, Skurnik
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New Releases of BARRA and Girasole Wines from Mendocino County
The Barra family farms over 300 acres of organically cultivated wine grapes on the benchlands above the headwaters of the Russian River. Winemaker Randy Meyer follows strict guidelines in producing the winery’s certified organic wines, including low sulfite content (45-65 … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Mendocino
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Rosés from the Peloponnese, Central Greece and its Neighbors
On our recent trip to Greece, we tasted more high-quality rosés from Peloponnese than any other wine region. Most of the top rosés were made from Agiorgitiko an indigenous grape grown in Nemea, and the prink-skinned Moschofilero, grown in the … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Greece, Greek Wines, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese
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Tongue Dancer: Exciting New Releases from Sonoma & Mendocino
James Mac Phail, one of California’s most accomplished winemakers, is with his wife and partner Kerry crafting some superb wines under his Tongue Dancer label. The wines are reasonably priced in view of their high quality and the small volume … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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The Rosés of Crete
The island of Crete is home to many indigenous grape varieties, some of which undoubtedly derive from those grown by the Minoans over four thousand years ago. We recently visited Crete to meet the winemakers, tour the vineyards, and taste … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Greece, Greek Wines, Rosé, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Crete, Kotsifali, Liatiko
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Greek Rosés of Xinomavro
Often compared to Nebbiolo grown in Italy’s Piedmont, Greece’s Xinomavro is one of southern Europe’s most noble varieties. As discussed below, it’s particularly well suited for the making of rosé, and we tasted several excellent rosés during our recent … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Greece, Greek Wines, Uncategorized
Tagged Macedonia, Northern Greece
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Monemvasia Winery: Rediscovering Peloponnese’s Vinous Past
As far back as the 12th century, Monemvasia was renown for its sweet white wine called Malvasia, but production ceased in the 16th century during Ottoman rule. Almost seven centuries later, in 1997, Giorgos Tsimpidis, just graduated from the University … Continue reading
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