Many people I know dream of owning a vineyard, but the reality is that the land is expensive and the financial returns don’t add up. That’s where the make-your-own-wine concept comes in, and there are plenty of places that are willing to accommodate. To name a couple, there’s Crushpad in Napa, California, City Winery in [...]
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Do-it-yourself wine?
Posted in California, Winemaking, tagged American oak, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California WineWorks, Chalk Hill, Chardonnay, City Winery, Crushpad, French oak, merlot, Napa, Pinot Grigio, pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, syrah, The Grape Escape, Zinfandel on August 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Production perfected
Posted in Amarone, Why not try..., Winemaking, tagged Amarone, Cabernet Sauvignon, corvina, croatina, Giuseppe Quintarelli, molinara, nebbiolo, negrara, rondinela, Rosso del Bepi, Valpolicella, Veneto on March 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
In a society where mass production and greed feed consumers’ demand for instant gratification, it’s reassuring to know that there are still craftsman out there who take pride in their work, are aware of their limitations and implement patience. Against the traditionalist backdrop of Italian winemaking, I can think of no better manifestation encompassing the [...]
