Vineyards

Here's What The One Percent Throw Their Money Away On Now

The New York Times | Paul Sullivan | Posted 05.27.2012

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If there is one investment that has more to do with the heart than the head, it’s vineyards. It is also one that lends itself to jokes whose punch l...

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A Day in Evening Land

Mary Butz | Posted 05.14.2012

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Mary Butz

My notes are as follows: Light and bright, and leaves a sweet taste on the back of your tongue. A wine with a delicate feel that gets bolder but balanced as you drink it. A balance between smoothness, alcohol and sheerly delicious cherry.

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Bellissimo Brunellos of Montalcino

Cheryl Carlesimo | Posted 05.07.2012

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Cheryl Carlesimo

You feel like you can taste the sun in every swallow. The quality of the single grape wine made in the traditional centuries old method gives Brunello its distinctive taste of the land and the region.

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Virginia Is For Wine Lovers

CarsTravelFood | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: The Great American Road Trip, Green Wineries, Virginia, Wineries, Williamsburg Winery, Monticello, Made in America, Vintage Virginia, Dave Matthews, Breaux Vineyards, DuCard Vineyards, Thomas Jefferson, Wine, Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, Travel Blogs, Travel News
CarsTravelFood

While "Virginia is For Lovers" has been the widely recognized ad slogan for 43 years, the state is also now fast becoming the destination for wine lovers.

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Try Before You Buy: Bay Area Wine Tastings

Richard Jennings | Posted 04.26.2012

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Richard Jennings

The single best resource both for wine newbies and those looking to deepen their knowledge of different types of wine are the neighborhood wine retailers that offer regular tastings.

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Throttle To Bottle At A Chilean Winery

Christine Negroni | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Chile, Richard Bach, Maipo Valley, Vina Tarapaca, Club De Planeadores De Vitacura, Errazuriz Wine Estate, Wine, Sailplane, Antoine Saint Exupery, Vineyards, Ernest K. Gann, Glider, De Martino Winery, Travel Blogs, Travel News
Christine Negroni

Whether you're flying or not, the 18-year-old, 2000-foot airfield -- on a parallel path with grape laden vines and framed by boughs of blooming wisteria -- is 100 percent in keeping with the romance of aviation.

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Brecqhou: A Private Channel Island Opens To The Public

Paul Steele | Posted 05.08.2012

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Paul Steele

Sark itself is an incredible place to visit. There are no cars to be found and tracks here are used only by people on foot or travelling by bicycle or horse and carriage. Bliss.

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Oskar Bynke and Fred Merwarth: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyards' Dynamic Leaders

Brad Haskel | Posted 04.29.2012

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Brad Haskel

The Finger Lakes is now being recognized for fine Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Who knew?

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Top 10 Wine Myths That Won't Die

Honest Cooking | Posted 04.15.2012

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Honest Cooking

Even if wine has become more and more demystified and accessible over the past several years -- there are still a few lingering myths out there.

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How To Drink Wine Like An Aficionado

Posted 12.02.2011

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According to the US Wine Market Council, the U.S. per capita consumption of wine reached 3.04 gallons in 2010 with an annual production of 71 million ...

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8 Budget-Friendly Destinations for Wine Lovers

BootsnAll | Posted 01.06.2012

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BootsnAll

While the best known valleys can be expensive to visit, there are plenty of emerging and unexpected wine destinations where a vineyard vacation can be surprisingly cheap.

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May We Suggest a Pinot With That Redwood Forest?

Lorraine Devon Wilke | Posted 11.04.2011

Read More: Sonoma County, Winery vs Forest, Pacific Premier, Environment, Wine, Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Napa, Deforestation, Redwoods, Northern California, Trees, Rain Forest, Artesa, Codorniu, Green News
Lorraine Devon Wilke

Wine drinkers the world over simply can't get enough of the California Pinot grape and so Napa vineyards came up with the proposal to deforest pristine acres of majestic Redwoods and Douglas Firs in the small town of Annapolis, CA.

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Blood And Sweat: Wine And Olive Oil In Italy's Deep South

Honest Cooking | Posted 09.06.2011

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Honest Cooking

Emiko Davies from Honest Cooking explores the cool earthiness of an underground olive oil mill and the fruity explosion of sun-soaked wines as they co...

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'Timberland-To-Vineyard' Project Pits Winemakers Against Conservationists

AP | By JASON DEAREN | Posted 08.13.2011

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ANNAPOLIS, Calif. -- The ocean fog and cool climate of California's rugged northern coast allow redwood trees to thrive and help give wine grapes a di...

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Winemakers Have Tough Time Cashing Out

AP | By SHANNON DININNY | Posted 07.06.2011

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GRANGER, Wash. -- When JoAnn Stear opened Eaton Hill Winery in the 1980s, she was among the pioneers of Washington's modern wine industry. But when t...

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PHOTOS: Going Sideways In The Santa Ynez Valley

2010-12-10-overhead_Trazzler.jpg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Text courtesy of Trazzler.com. By Megan Cytron The movie Sideways put the Santa Ynez Valley on the map--and not just for aging burnt-out urban dwell...

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Not For Purists: Winemakers Introduce Cheaper, Artificial Ice Wines

AP | DINESH RAMDE | Posted 05.25.2011

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PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Ice wine, made from grapes that were allowed to freeze on the vine, has long been one of the most expensive dessert drink...

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Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Wine Tours

OneTravel | Posted 05.25.2011

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OneTravel

While the simplest gift for a wine lover is certainly a bottle of vino, going straight to the source is a truly unique experience--and since no one li...

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A First-Timer Discovers Sonoma and Napa

Marie Elena Martinez | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marie Elena Martinez

Napa and Sonoma aren't communities of the wealthy and privileged, but communities of hard-working folks who love what they do, and love to share their wines with those lucky enough to pass through.

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10 Celebrities With Organic Vineyards

Adam Morganstern | Posted 05.25.2011

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Adam Morganstern

The quality of these wines are as varied as the careers behind them - we're not running out to try a Vince Neil Chardonnay any time soon.

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No Need for Napa: The 4 Long Island Wineries Not To Miss

Divya Gugnani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Divya Gugnani

We've been to North Fork and back in search of the best summer wines, and here is our quick guide to the wineries not to miss.

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Organic Wine: A Small Step in the Right Direction

Brad Haskel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brad Haskel

Organic wines, Biodynamic wines, and Natural wines hold the interest of both the public and the industry to be in better harmony with the land and make a healthier product.

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On Using the Triple Bottom Line in the Wine World

Jean-Charles Boisset | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jean-Charles Boisset

As we make wine in one of the most economically trying times in recent history, I predict that among those who prosper in these tough times, we will find a shared philosophy and a commitment to a triple bottom line.

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Life Cycle: Green Wine

Simran Sethi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Simran Sethi

It's all about how far your wine has been shipped, and the materials used to package it. Aluminum screw-tops are more likely to be recycled than natural corks, and they prevent wines from going bad.

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Mendoza, Argentina Wine City, Worries Financial Crisis Will Threaten Its Success

BBC | Candace Piette | Posted 05.25.2011

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The city of Mendoza lies in a valley which was once a desert. But since the time of the Incas, it has been irrigated by a series of canals with waters...

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