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Mahoney Vineyards – California Winery of the Month September 2013
Like anybody else, who lives long enough, Francis Mahoney has had his ups and downs. But from all outward appearances, they’ve been mostly “ups.” He would…
18 min
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Giroiamo Russo, Antica Tenuta del Nanfro & Cantina Pedres – Italian Wineries August 2013
The tallest active volcano on the European continent, nearly 11,000 feet high, Sicily’s Mount Etna supports extensive orchards and vineyards on its lower slopes, blessed with…
10 min
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Bargetto Winery – California Winery of the Month August 2013
Celebrating 80 years at their family winery in Santa Cruz and over 100 as winemakers in the San Francisco Bay area, the Bargetto family takes the…
16 min
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Perry Creek Winery – California Winery of the Month July 2013
These days, visitors go to Fair Play to have fun instead of fight. During the Gold Rush, the town was a mining camp. Its name was…
11 min
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La Valentina & Col del Mondo – Italian Wineries July 2013
Founded in 1990 by Roberto Sabatino and Andrea di Properzio, Fattoria La Valentina is located in Spoltore, a village nestled on the Pescara hills in the…
7 min
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Monte Volpe – California Winery of the Month June 2013
The word passion sells a lot of wine. You’ll read the word repeatedly in wine magazines and see it in advertising. One winemaker is passionate about…
18 min
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Azienda Agricola Icardi & Cascina Chicco – Italian Wineries June 2013
Located in the Piemonte region of Italy, the Icardi farm is perched on the Alba hills in Castiglione Tinella between two famous viticultural appellations, the Langhe…
9 min
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Bodegas Paso Robles – California Winery of the Month May 2013
To fully appreciate the delicious wines of Bodegas Paso Robles, you would need to understand the cocktail of influences that has guided owner and winemaker Dorothy…
16 min
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Massimino Venturini, Stefano Accordini, Le Fraghe & Filippi – Italian Wineries May 2013
Father Massimino with children Daniele, Mirco, and Giuseppina own 110 hectares in the Pedemonte area of deepest Valpolicella in the Veneto region. The land runs over…
7 min
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Arbios Cellars – California Winery of the Month April 2013
Alexander Valley is located at the northern end of Sonoma County, and these days its prime accomplishment is Cabernet Sauvignon, which is arguably indistinguishable from Napa’s…
15 min