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South African Wine Industry Responds to Allegations Regarding the Effect of Pesticides on Workers

The South African wine industry says the allegations made by certain labour groups that wine grape producers are using illegal pesticides that are harmful to farm workers are unfounded. This follows the release of an Oxfam Germany article, titled ‘Gift auf Wein – das lass sein!’, as well as a rally by Women on Farms […]

August 28, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Piekenierskloof Grenache Rosé (South Africa)

2018 Piekenierskloof Grenache Rosé (South Africa). Apple on the nose, cran-apple and cherry on the palate. An easy drinking and refreshing rosé. Purchased on sale for $12.99 at Hover Crossing Wine & Spirits in Longmont, CO. -B

August 27, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Domaine Carneros Promotes Zak Miller to Sparkling Winemaker

Carneros, CA – August 26, 2019 – Domaine Carneros is pleased to announce the promotion of Zak Miller to Sparkling Winemaker. The Carneros-based, family-owned winery is celebrated for handcrafting ultra-premium sparkling and pinot noir wines from hand-harvested, estate grown grapes.   “For over the past 11 years, Zak and I have worked side by side. […]

August 27, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Martin Ray 2017 Green Valley Chardonnay, Mill Station Vineyard – Dutton Ranch

Soft, buttery. Medium body. Nice dinner wine. John Ash &Co. $60. – MM

August 27, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2013 Valdelana Duquesa de la Victoria Crianza (Rioja, Spain)

Cocoa, cherry, cedar, good tannin structure. This wine comes complete with……a scratch ‘n sniff label. This label was all cocoa, which I agree was a part of the overall aroma profile. Purchased on sale for $10 from Hover Crossing Wine & Spirits in Longmont, CO. -B

August 25, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Lodali Roero Arneis (Italy)

2016 Lodali Roero Arneis (Italy). Floral nose. Apple, melon, and citrus on the palate. Crisp, clean finish. Enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $11 from Hover Crossing Wine & Spirits in Longmont, CO. -B  

August 22, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Ravenswood 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintners Blend. Basic. Best for Cooking

Basic red wine without any overt flaws or excellence. Good for cooking Instapot beef bourguignon. Cooked with most of it. Drank the rest. Decent value at $5.99 ( But not a penny more!) Safeway – lp

August 22, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2017 Ventisquero Reserva Carménère (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

2017 Ventisquero Reserva Carménère (Colchagua Valley, Chile). Smooth and lush, dark cherry, leather, wood, a little smoky, and spice. Nice! Purchased on sale for $11 from Hover Crossing Wine & Spirits in Longmont, CO. -B

August 20, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Auction of Washington Wines Hits Another Record, Raising Over $4.5 Million During 32nd Annual Event

Washington’s premier charitable wine event benefits Seattle Children’s and Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Program     WOODINVILLE, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2019) – Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) celebrated its 32nd annual weekend of charitable wine events August 15 – 17, 2019, raising over $4.5 million and hitting a new milestone for the second […]

August 20, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2019 Napa RoséFest @ Sterling Vineyards Generates $11,500 Donation For Susan G. Komen Foundation

Calistoga, Calif. (Aug 19, 2019) — Guests at the third Napa RoséFest staged at Sterling Vineyards generated a donation of $11,500 for the Northern and Central California chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, helping meet critical needs and funding research to prevent and cure breast cancer.   The donation was an increase of $700 […]

August 20, 2019 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More