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Taste and Talk: Old Vine Zinfandel from Seghesio Family Vineyards
A #WiningHourChat with Seghesio Wines As winelovers, we keep abreast of the various wine holidays. Nevertheless, we know full well that no excuses are needed when it comes to drinking wine. In November, specifically on the third Wednesday, we celebrate the varietal known as Zinfandel for National Zinfandel Day. Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) is nonprofit association that endeavors to promote, educate and celebrate the Zinfandel grape. We were happy to do our part to taste and talk Zinfandel! Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape that produces a robust red wine, along with the well-known blush wine (white zinfandel). The grape is said to have originated in Croatia around 6000 B.C.,…
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Taste and Talk: Uncovering Cremisan Wine of Palestine with Terra Sancta
Cremisan: The Wine Star of Bethleham Did you know that Palestine produces wine? Well, I didn’t. When I thought about wine coming from the Holy Land…I always thought of Israel. However, I was in for a surprise. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Bajalia from the Terra Sancta Trading Company, which specializes in beer, wine and spirits from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Upon hearing this, I was happy to have Terra Sancta on #WiningHourChat and the Wines of Cremisan, Palestine were the feature. Cremisan Cellars is located in the Cremisan Valley in Bethlehem between West Bank and Jerusalem. Cremisan is also home to The Salesian Sisters…
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Taste and Talk: Organic and Biodynamic Wines at Ehlers Estate
Our Experience with #EhlersLove Photo Credit: Ehlers Estate Earlier this year (yes, I’m a little late), #WiningHourChat decided to feature some organic, biodynamic and sustainable wineries. Ehlers Estate, located in St. Helena California, of course, was a priority. “The story of Ehlers Estate is one of passion, patience, and hard work, intertwined like the tendrils of robust vines that have been part of the landscape here since the mid-1800s.” We could not wait to hear more about their story. We were able to converse with Elizabeth Smith, the social media and wine club manager at Ehlers Estate. It was a basic Q & A format with the winery and our…
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A #WiningHourChat with Katarina Andersson of #WinesofItaly
Conversing with Katarina When you combine brains, drive, innovation, initiative and a passion for wine, you get Katarina Andersson. She is truly a powerhouse in the world of Italian wines. Katarina is the Founder of the #WinesofItaly livestream and the Founder of Grapevine Adventures. Although we are good friends, I had the pleasure of having her as a guest on #WiningHourChat last month. We decided to follow-up with our interview, in case you missed it! Katarina has lived in Florence, Italy for the past 17 years. Although she is originally from Sweden, she totally knows her way around Italy and Italian wines. First, we talked about her livestream. The #WinesofItaly…
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Taste and Talk: DeLoach Vineyards’ Avant-garde Winegrowing in the Russian River Valley
Russian River Passion and Organic Farming at DeLoach Vineyards Located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, DeLoach Vineyards has been a leading producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. Deloach was acquired by the Boisset Family Estates in 2003 under the guidance of Jean-Charles Boisset, who incorporated the Burgundian wine-making style and sustainable farming techniques. DeLoach was certified organic by the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) in 2008 and granted biodynamic certification by Demeter in 2009. DeLoach Vineyards considers themselves stewards of the land, and “we take to heart the Native American proverb that “We do not inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”…
