Family is Purpose of Puppione Family Wines
June 19, 2022
The most important driver of Puppione Family Wines may surprise you. It’s about Chris
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A Story About the Five Aspirations at Clif Family Wines
April 30, 2022
Every decision at Clif Family Winery must answer a question of betterment of planet, people,
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Six Years of Transformation at Troon Vineyards
January 8, 2022
Close to six years ago, I wrote about Craig Camp, a well-known visionary, wine professional
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Rediscover Merlot: The Turning Point
October 10, 2021
For more than 200 years, Merlot has been a foundational grape in the wine world
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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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The Three Pillars: The Domaine Bousquet Journey
August 22, 2021
It’s been a little over two years since my Dallas lunch with Anne Bousquet, co-owner
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California Regionality of the Zinfandel Grape
July 11, 2021
I recently had a chance, thanks to Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP), to explore the differences
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Bringing the Vineyard to You Virtually: A Red Car Tasting
April 10, 2021
Gathering for a virtual tasting and uncorking a bottle of wine or two is the closest
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You Say Grenache … I Say Garnacha …. A Closer Look at One of the Most Versatile Grapes Around
December 1, 2018
To truly explore this grape, you need to begin with a focus on Cariñena, a Spanish wine region located in
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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.
