Sicily: A Wine Continent United
September 19, 2021
The process at Firriato Wine Company begins with terroir, the identity of the native varietals used,
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Shattering the Pinot Grigio Stereotype
September 5, 2021
For Albino Armani, a true pioneer in Pinot Grigio, I can’t imagine the frustration of 400
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Bourgogne: New Generation, New Sense of Identity
August 1, 2021
Bourgogne is reclaiming its identity as one of the most iconic regions of France with a
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Bodegas Pinea: A Quest to Make World-Renown Wines
July 17, 2021
The story of Bodegas Pinea Wines began with two childhood friends with a love of Ribera
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Domaine Carneros: Blazing a Trail
June 30, 2021
For 30 years, Eileen Crane was at the helm as the founding winemaker and CEO of
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SIMI Winery: Tragedy to Triumph
June 12, 2021
SIMI Winery started with the hard work and persistence of two immigrant brothers. But it
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One Bottle Each Turning into Three
May 30, 2021
Podcaster invites guest to be on podcast. Guest accepts. Date is scheduled. But life is
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The Italian Selection: Bringing Family Vineyards to Your Door
May 2, 2021
One of my favorite memories of my time in Italy is finding new, local wines that
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Defining Australia’s Old Vines: One Grapevine at a Time
April 25, 2021
I knew that Australia had a storied winemaking history due to its unique climate, complex terroir
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Ricci Curbastro: Ancient Roots Combined with Tradition, History and Culture
April 18, 2021
About 800 years ago, the Ricci Curbastro family started growing grapes and a few
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My name is Melanie Ofenloch and I have a philosophy–no wine snobs allowed. I don’t consider myself a wine expert – just an everyday person with a love for the grape.
