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We are lucky to live in (comparatively) close proximity to Central Otago, affording us the privilege of knowing winemakers, winegrowers and experts in the region, which has fruitfully provided us with the newest addition to our Dhall & Nash stable, Grasshopper Rock. Learn about the wine that Bob Campbell MW is calling "One of Central Otago’s most consistently top pinot noirs," here on our introductory blog; https://lnkd.in/gS9pGdb7

Of all my book series, in multiple pen names, Grado Valley Vineyards (set at a fictional Finger Lakes vineyard partially based on Three Brothers Wineries & Estates) is one of my favorites. #romancebook #wineandbooks #bellamichaels

NAPA’S NEW CRYSTAL SPRINGS AVA APPROVED Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA becomes the 18th official appellation for the prestigious wine region. The new AVA slots into the hilly area in a northwestern region of Napa Valley between the St Helena, Calistoga and Howell Mountain AVAs. Crystal Springs of Napa Valley has officially been named an American Viticulture Area (AVA), a designation denoting region-specific appellation labelling that can appear on American wines. Steven Burgess, the former owner of Burgess Cellars, who has historically had contentious relationships with residents and his former winery’s new ownership, spearheaded efforts to create the Crystal Springs appellation. While this marks the first official Napa Valley appellation since the adoption of the Coombsville AVA in 2011, some contest that it may continue a trend of consumer confusion across California’s wines and regions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqVAfKc7 By April Louis, Decanter #crystalsprings #napavalley #ava #americanviticulturearea #appellation #wineregion #americanwines #wine #usa

🍇 From Vineyard to Vintage: Elevating Quality in the Winery Industry! At Decide4Action, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for wineries, delivering innovative solutions that enhance every step of the winemaking journey. 🌟 With tools like Quality4Action and Production4Action, we’re helping winemakers achieve the perfect blend of tradition and technology. ✅ Ensure Consistency: Precise data and process control mean every bottle meets the highest standards. ✅ Optimize Production: Streamlined workflows keep operations efficient from grape to glass. ✅ Preserve Quality: Advanced monitoring ensures the essence of every vintage shines through. 💡 Why It Matters: Great wine starts with great processes, and we’re here to make sure every step is seamless, sustainable, and top-quality. ✨ Together, let’s raise a glass to innovation and excellence in winemaking! #WineryInnovation #QualityInAction #WinemakingSolutions #Decide4Action #PerfectVintage #TraditionMeetsTechnology

🍇 From Vineyard to Vintage: Elevating Quality in the Winery Industry! At Decide4Action, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for wineries, delivering innovative solutions that enhance every step of the winemaking journey. 🌟 With tools like Quality4Action and Production4Action, we’re helping winemakers achieve the perfect blend of tradition and technology. ✅ Ensure Consistency: Precise data and process control mean every bottle meets the highest standards. ✅ Optimize Production: Streamlined workflows keep operations efficient from grape to glass. ✅ Preserve Quality: Advanced monitoring ensures the essence of every vintage shines through. 💡 Why It Matters: Great wine starts with great processes, and we’re here to make sure every step is seamless, sustainable, and top-quality. ✨ Together, let’s raise a glass to innovation and excellence in winemaking! #WineryInnovation #QualityInAction #WinemakingSolutions #Decide4Action #PerfectVintage #TraditionMeetsTechnology

In the competitive world of winemaking, family-owned wineries shine bright with four unbeatable advantages. Unlike corporations, the most successful family businesses prioritize long-term vision, building lasting relationships, ensuring quality, and preserving invaluable institutional knowledge. This is why family wineries continue to thrive in a demanding industry where patience and dedication are paramount. Cheers to the power of tradition and legacy! #FamilyWineries #WineIndustry #LegacyBuilding #BusinessSuccess

🍇 From Vineyard to Vintage: Elevating Quality in the Winery Industry! At Decide4Action, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for wineries, delivering innovative solutions that enhance every step of the winemaking journey. 🌟 With tools like Quality4Action and Production4Action, we’re helping winemakers achieve the perfect blend of tradition and technology. ✅ Ensure Consistency: Precise data and process control mean every bottle meets the highest standards. ✅ Optimize Production: Streamlined workflows keep operations efficient from grape to glass. ✅ Preserve Quality: Advanced monitoring ensures the essence of every vintage shines through. 💡 Why It Matters: Great wine starts with great processes, and we’re here to make sure every step is seamless, sustainable, and top-quality. ✨ Together, let’s raise a glass to innovation and excellence in winemaking! #WineryInnovation #QualityInAction #WinemakingSolutions #Decide4Action #PerfectVintage #TraditionMeetsTechnology

Interested in learning about Native American-run vineyards? Check out this article!

Sharing a well written article on what makes Mt. Veeder AVA so special in Napa, California. https://lnkd.in/ek3N8Gh8 Here are the key points and takeaways: Mt. Veeder is a unique Napa Valley AVA situated on the Mayacamas mountain range with vineyards planted up to 2,400 feet elevation. Its rugged terrain, steep slopes, and proximity to the San Pablo Bay create a cool climate ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The challenging conditions of Mt. Veeder result in lower yields but more concentrated, complex wines with distinct rocky, chocolate, and espresso notes compared to valley floor wines. Only 1% of Napa's wines come from this small AVA where all farming is done by hand. While large in area, Mt. Veeder has very few vineyard acres (around 1,000) and accounts for just 1.3% of Napa's total production. The wines are highly coveted for their pronounced depth and intensity despite limited availability #mtveeder #napavalley #winelover #SegassiaVineyard

Vineyard Update: Harvest has been adjusted to 14 Sep. Historically the person who both managed the vineyard and made the wine was called the “vigneron”. In modern commercial winemaking the tasks are often divided between vintner (or winemaker) and vineyard manager or (grape grower). Large wineries may have a wine maker and estate vineyard(s) in the care of a vineyard manager, while smaller wineries might have a vigneron or a vintner and purchase grapes from local vineyards managed by an independent grape grower(s). Feisty Fox Farm and Vineyards provides Vidal Blanc grapes to winemakers (vintners) who use our grapes for their needs. In this arrangement it is important to stay in close communication with the vintner to ensure the grapes are suited for the vintner’s needs. Weather, quality of the grapes and different uses or styles of wine will dictate harvest decisions. Clarification: Yeast is a type of fungus, not a fungicide. It can be affected by a fungicide. #vidalblanc #virginiavineyards #virginiawine #knowyourwine Toni Stinson Josh Stinson