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2018 Franz Mittelbach Tegernseerhof Zweitgelt Rosé (Niederösterreich, Austria). Coral pink color. Big fruity nose….strawberry and raspberry, with a crisp mineral/slate finish. Medium body. Nice! Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
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NEWS RELEASE Milestone Events Group Reports Postponements But No Cancellations of 100+ Weddings On Their Books For 2020— (Sonoma County, CALIF)—The $200+ million Sonoma County wedding marketplace has yet to be significantly impacted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to Milestone Events Group, Sonoma County’s largest wedding venue marketer and wedding […]
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2015 Fiore di Campo Lis Neris (Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy). Lovely floral and lemongrass nose…lemongrass and citrus on the palate, with a crisp and clean minerality on the finish. Nice! Purchased on sale for $14.43 (originally $23.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
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Like most winemakers with too much to do during harvest, it was often a battle for Keith Emerson, Head Winemaker at Vineyard 29 – a 350 ton winery in St. Helena, California – to stay awake while typing up the next day’s work orders. “After a long harvest day followed by helping my kids with […]
Dear Friends and Loyal Supporters, Following recommendations from public health officials regarding COVID-19, the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone Signature Sonoma Valley until May of 2021. Please save the date for Signature Sonoma Valley 2021: Thursday, May 13 – Sunday, May 16, 2021. […]
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2017 Ignacio Marín Magnífico Garnacha (Cariñena, Spain). Big juicy cherry fruits, spice, and maybe just a tiny hint of earth and smokiness. Tart finish. Decent everyday wine! Purchased on sale for $9.99 (originally $12.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B