Category: Wine – USA
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Sipping Elegance: Discovering Lingua Franca from Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Tucked away on a tranquil road in Oregon’s Willamette Valley lies the Eola-Amity Hills, home to the renowned Lingua Franca Winery. This winery cultivates its vineyards on east-facing slopes, rooted in nutrient-rich volcanic soils. The vines, spread across three distinct sites, are dry-farmed with a focus on minimal intervention in the cellar. Widely regarded as…
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Napa’s Finest: Uncorking the Richness of Cabernet Sauvignon
Did you know that California has 6 wine growing regions with over 30 AVA’s? And 80% of California wine is produced in a certified sustainable winery? And, they have a diversity of soils, fog influence and a Mediterranean climate along with 248,900 hectares of vineyards, making them the 4th largest producer in the world. It…
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Rooftoppin’ in New York City
Wow, where did the time go?! It’s been months since I’ve posted! Well…. here come a few related to travel, wine, food and cocktails! Who doesn’t love New York City? I suppose a few, but I’m guessing most like the vibe of the city, the sights and of course the people. I recently visited some…
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Amore for Amador
Well as you know, I do love wine. I love learning about the winemakers, the production of it, and I love tasting and exploring different styles and grapes from around the world. So when there is an opportunity to explore a wine region that I am unfamiliar with, I always say YES! This past August…
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