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When I talk to California winemakers, I regularly hear them talk about Vermentino as the grape everyone should be planting. Vermentino, Vermentino, Vermentino. Why? Because Vermentino is a grape that likes heat and can therefore successfully be grown in many places, especially with climate change. Vermentino can be both oaked and unoaked. Vermentino can produce a rich, full-bodied wine or a crisp, mineral-driven wine. It can be blended with other grapes or made as a single varietal wine. These are the reasons why many California winemakers like Vermentino, although there are only 100 acres planted in California. In Paso Robles, Giornata produces Vermentino and this week the Giornata 2022 Vermentino, Paso Robles is the Please The Palate wine of the week. https://lnkd.in/gw2nWgdQ

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

Marketing matters - a lot. Yesterday we took a wine tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. This valley is one of the oldest wine regions, dating back to 1756, when it was well known for Port. But this region has only been a tourism destination for about two decades. Why? We were surprised at how big this region is. Our guide told us that there are 19k certified wineries in the region. He had other stats that blew my mind because I didn’t know much about this region before. Then we had two great tastings. One was from an 8th generation wine maker whose ancestor saved the vines in this region from phylloxera by grafting the roots with American vines. No pesticides are used to protect from bugs, instead they have olive trees strategically planted all over which are what the bugs gravitate to instead. Cork trees are planted to make corks and make up a large percentage of total wine corks in the world. None of the wineries we visited proactively tried to sell their wines. So different from Napa and Sonoma. If you’re a wine fan, or interested in the history of wine making, I highly recommend visiting the Douro Valley. #livethewidth #travel #marketingmatters

"Farming as a whole has changed, with so many people farming to offset climate change... farming to reduce heat in the vineyard and within the canopy, which in turn then maintains acidity - and acidity is freshness." - Meghan Zobeck, winemaker of Burgess in Wine Spectator' California Cabernet Tasting Report.   This November issue of Wine Spectator highlighted Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill Vineyard in the article, “New Directions in Napa Cabernet." The new 2021 California Cabernet release report also featured various Heitz Cellar and Stony Hill Vineyard Cabernet wines.   Read more about the tasting report: https://lnkd.in/gM6RMxfC

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

Why are we so obssesed with the wind? Learn more about how the wind affects our wines and why it was such a huge part of why we decided to make wine here in the Van Duzer Corridor in the first place. Take a deep dive in our latest blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gv4W7MHV

🌍🍇 Globe Trotting with Grenache: A Journey Through One of the World's Most Versatile Grapes 🍇🌍 From the sun-drenched vineyards of southern France to the rugged terrains of Spain and the thriving #wine regions of South Australia, Grenache (or Garnacha) is a grape of immense adaptability and character. Known for its ability to produce rich, fruit-forward wines, Grenache is often blended in iconic regions like Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat, but is also increasingly celebrated as a single-varietal wine. ⬇️ In #France, Grenache is the backbone of Southern Rhône blends, while in Spain, particularly in Priorat and Rioja, it shines as a key component adding depth and complexity. Meanwhile, South Australia has become a major player in the global Grenache scene, with old-vine plantings and Mediterranean-like climates delivering bold, structured expressions. ⬇️ As more widely known grape varieties rise in price, consumers are beginning to expand their horizons—and #Grenache is perfectly positioned to benefit. Its versatility, ability to thrive in varied climates, and potential for both affordable and premium offerings make it an exciting grape for wine lovers to explore. 🍷 ⬇️ Read more in our latest #article, "Globe Trotting with Grenache," and discover why this grape deserves a spot in your glass. ➡️➡️➡️ www.Somm.Site #wineeducation #sommelier #learning #hospitality #business #marketing #innovation #management

1974. A dubious time in history which saw Nixon’s resignation, Ali vs Forman’s “Rumble in the Jungle,” intro of a nationwide 55 mph highway speed limit and Barbara Streisand topping the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles. Also in 1974? Chateau Grand Traverse starting wine production in Northern Michigan. Foolhardy by some standards 50 years ago, CGT “pressed” on with its belief in the possibilities of the Northern Michigan landscape and now celebrates its golden anniversary. Ali boasted he was “King of the world,” but in the kingdom of Riesling, CGT reigns. Michigan’s ‘House of Riesling’ is responsible for +75% of the State of Michigan’s Riesling sales and +3% of total sales in the United States. 2024. A dubious time in history as the wine industry faces off with a Millennial and Gen Z audience who turning from wine to the cheap and sweet of the RTD, Seltzer and flavor-house of the week in the adult bev. Chateau Grand Traverse stands stalwart and committed to sharing its niche in micro-climate, varietal craft-wine making with the staunchest of skeptics, ready to savor the future with a bold blend of ambition and just a touch of sass. #Winemaking #Winebusiness #WineIndustry #50Years #UncorkYourNorth