Red Wine by Bernardus from Central Coast, California. Gary Pisoni is the iconic grower whose Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir has brought worldwide attention to the Santa Lucia Highlands. Planted with renowned Pisoni clone, this unique vineyard produces amazing Pinots which can rival the best red Burgundies. We are particularly honored to be among the select few to receive fruit from Gary Pisoni. All our grapes are hand picked and sorted at the winery for maximum quality. They are destemmed and gently pumped into small fermenters, each with a different yeast, and hand punched two to three times each day in order to extract every bit of flavor. Once fermentation and pressing were complete, the wines are aged in French oak barrels for ten months before final blending and bottling. 2011 was mild to cool throughout the ripening season providing us with an elegant rendition of this fabulous vineyard. The robe is a beautiful crimson-red. Aromas show bright notes of red cherry and cranberry along with hints of spice. The flavors are full of juicy red fruits, along with spicy notes. With its crisp acidity and tannic structure, this is reminiscent of a great Burgundy and will age beautifully for many years in a proper cellar.

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White Wine by Trinchero from Napa Valley, California. Mary's Vineyard is a warm site to grow aromatic white wines and the winery is consistently pleased with the balance of ripe tropical fruit and bright acidity in the grapes from this vineyard. This wine is entirely fermented and aged in stainless steel to retain its natural fruitiness. This is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of stone fruit, melon and subtle mineral components, boasting beautiful complexity with mouth-filling tropical pineapple, passion fruit and juicy mango flavors. A fresh, bright citrus undertone carries through to a crisp and well-balanced finish.

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Red Wine by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars from Napa Valley, California. The FAY vineyard is where the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars story began. Established by pioneering grape grower Nathan Fay in 1961, it was the first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in what is now the Stags Leap District. At the time, conventional wisdom maintained that the area was too cold for Cabernet Sauvignon. But tasting Nathan Fay's homemade Cabernet in 1969 was a defining moment for the founder of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Here was land capable of producing a wine that could rival the best in the world. Within a year an adjoining ranch, now known as S.L.V, was purchased. And, in 1986, the winery purchased Nathan Fay's vineyard and named it FAY in his honor. Elegant and inviting with a nose of violet, cinnamon, vanilla clove and boysenberry that brings to mind a slice of dark berry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The wine has a silky, velvety texture from the fine tannins and rich fruit core that allows the wine to flow over the midpalate and merge with the signature bright red cherry notes of the vineyard. While not bold in character, the 2012 FAY has great persistence and length, promising long life.

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Red Wine by Bernardus from Central Coast, California. The famous Garys' Vineyard was planted with the celebrated Pisoni clone by the two iconic growers of the Santa Lucia Highlands: Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni. Together they have brought worldwide attention to this unique appellation for the exceptional quality of its Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. We at Bernardus are thrilled to be among the few who have access to these superb Pinot grapes. At Bernardus all our grapes are hand-picked and sorted at the winery to maximize quality. The Pinot grapes are then destemmed and gently pumped into small fermenters where they are hand punched twice daily. Once fermentation is complete, the finished wine is aged in French oak for 10 months before final blending and bottling. Our 2011 Garys' Pinot Noir exhibits a medium red robe, with classic aromas of red fruits and earthy notes reminiscent of fine Burgundies. The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of candied red fruits and oak spice supported by a velvety finish. This fine wine will age for several years to come.

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Situated on gently rolling hills near a break in the Coastal Range known as the Berryessa Gap, this family-run vineyard produces award-winning wines in the Northern California tradition. Visit the picturesque estate with this deal: $32 ($65 value) for a winery tour and tasting for two + take-home bottle of wine $60 ($120 value) for a six-month wine tasting membership, including a 10% discount on all purchases Located outside of historic Winters on scenic wine country backroad Highway 128 Make your appointment for Friday or Saturday What's Included in the Wine Tour and Tasting After a full tour of the grounds and history of the vineyard, you will enjoy a tasting of five of Berryessa Gap's wines in their welcoming on-site tasting room. You'll also get a bottle of wine of your choice to enjoy at home - the 2011 Zinfandel ($20 value) or the 2013 Horseshoe Chardonnay ($18 value). Berryessa Gap's Website

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Washington's rich wine country offers visitors some of the finest vineyards and wineries in the nation - get exclusive access to more than 40 of them for the rest of the year with this offer, and you'll get to sample the delicious fruits of their labor: $29 ($59 value) for a Washington Wine Passport for two people The passport comes with complimentary tastings and other exclusive offers at more than 40 participating wineries Tastings will run the gamut, as you sample red, white, and sweet varietals Washington Wine Passport's Website

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White Wine by Foley Estate Winery from Central Coast, California. Delightfully elegant floral notes of orange blossom, linden, and honey-suckle awaken your senses. Flavors are fresh andinviting on the palate with bright minerality complemented by zippy tangerine fruit. Soft oak notes linger on the finish withflavors of nutmeg, vanilla and toasted pecans. This 2013 has enough body to stand up to a wide array of foods and thebalance to drink well on its own. Pairs perfectly with clam chower or Chicken Dijon, this Chardonnay's combination of structure and concentration helps it stand up to a wide array of dishes, including poultry and rich fish and seafood, like lobster and salmon.

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Red Wine by Lynmar Winery from Sonoma County, California. The 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir presents a dark garnet color in the glass. Heady aromas of dark cherries, red apple skin, and baking spices highlight the aromatics. The supple mid-palate is accentuated with crushed strawberries, sarsaparilla, black tea and cloves. Firm tannins round the deft finish of pink peppercorns, molasses, plum, and cherry cola. This wine will drink optimally from release until 2019 and will cellar until 2023. Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

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White Wine by Red Truck Winery from North Coast, California. This organically grown Sauvignon Blanc is uncomplicated and displays the full character of a Sauvignon Blanc. With grapefruit and gooseberry aromas, balanced acidity and a crisp finish, drink and enjoy today.

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With this deal, you and a friend can taste specialty, European-style wines in the heart of Tarpon Springs - a quaint, Greece-inspired town less than an hour from St. Pete: "Wine Snob" VIP Winery Visit $39.99 ($84 value) for a visit for two with a tasting and a take-home bottle $74.99 ($168 value) for a visit for four with a tasting and two take-home bottles Each guest will receive five wine samples Visit the winery on Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "If you are looking for a fun and authentic wine tasting/learning experience, this place is wonderful! Great people and great wine! We had a blast here and will definitely be back!" - Facebook Fan Intimate Tasting with Seasoned Winemakers Built to resemble an 1820 federal building, this North Tarpon Avenue attraction makes various types of wine crafted from grapes flown in from all over the country, including the high-end Trebbiano. have a peek at the facilities, visit the winery's picturesque garden, and take in the local scenery, from historical architecture to the world-famous sponge docks. Family-owned-and-operated for more than a decade, this winery will have you drinking with your pinky up in no time. Tarpon Springs Castle Winery Website Facebook

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More than seventy tasters have traveled around Italy to source the very best wines. The tastings - all blind - took place in consortiums and local chambers of commerce and were supported by experts in the field, sommeliers and trade buyers. The guide is completely accessible, organised in a simple, clear and functional way. Sections are arranged by individual winery - name, address, number of hectares of vineyard, method of cultivation (conventional, organic, biodynamic or natural). Entries are descriptive, of history and geographical region; evaluating the wines by the celebrated method of Bicchieri, or glasses, ranging from one, to a maximum of Tre Bicchieri. The guide also pays special attention to wineries that are eco-sensitive, awarding Tre Bicchieri Verdi to bottles that come from those with a particular regard for the environment. Previous edition: Italian Wines 2015 ISBN 9781890142209 - $35.00

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Red Wine by Renwood Winery from Central Coast, California. Deeply hued and packed with aromas of black cherry, tobacco, and a hint of orange oil, the 2013 The Cleaver is a powerful wine. Dense flavors of blackberry and tobacco leaves dipped in cherry sauce are perfectly integrated in this silky, juicy, and incrediblysmooth drinking experience. Vibrant and mouthwatering, the dark fruit flavors linger in the wine's lengthy finish. Blend: 70% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah & 10% Petite Sirah

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The standard of wines made today is arguably higher than any time in the six thousand years of vinous history. The level of knowledge of producers and the ability to control the processes in wine production is also greatly improved. Authors Keith Grainger and Hazel Tattersall detail these processes, from vine to bottle, looking at key factors such as geography, winemaking techniques, the impact of decisions made upon style and quality, and problems that may be encountered. The authors are not afraid to discuss practices that may be regarded as controversial. Highly regarded consultants to the wine industry, Grainger and Tattersall present a clear and accessible handbook:* Bullet points* Vineyard and winery photographs* Diagrams* Text boxes Wine Production: Vine to Bottle is a concise and easy-to-use reference guide for all busy food and beverage industry professionals, students and others needing a working knowledge of wine production.

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Normal0MicrosoftInternetExplorer4/* Style Definitions */table. MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name: Table Normal;mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colb and-size:0;mso-style-noshow: yes;mso-style-parent:;mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom: .0001pt;mso-pagination: widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Times New Roman;}An insider tour of vineyards, wineries, cellars, and more! In The Vintner's Apprentice, you get behind-the-scenes access to the wine world's real-life masters of the craft, as well as a guide to the techniques that made them so successful. Benefit from their experience selecting a site, planting a vineyard, harvesting and crushing the grapes, creating blends, and much more. Inside:- Insight into every step of the grape's journey to your glass, from planting to fermenting to bottling-and beyond- Twelve wine experts share their old-world, classic skills with you through extensive interviews.

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Ontario's beautiful Niagara region is home to many fine vineyards and wineries. It also boasts handsome villages, historic homes and museums, fine inns and restaurants, drama and music festivals, and lush, verdant scenery. Wine authority Linda Bramble offers a freshly updated guided tour of Niagara's 40+ wineries. She shares her insider's knowledge on wine making, local cuisine, and the area's history. There are seven theme tours for the intrepid wine taster featuring recommended wineries. This book is lavishly illustrated with images by Niagara photographer Dwayne Coon, and includes maps and listings information. It is an invaluable guide for visitors and a beautiful keepsake.

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 California Wine Country is your pocket guide to the very best of this beautiful region. Get the most out of your California Wine Country vacation with an insider guide to the most fascinating winery tours, outstanding viticultural areas, and best vineyards. With your Top 10 Travel Guide at your side, you'll have a guide to superb grape varieties and the best places to eat to complement your wine country experience. Complete your winery visit with thrilling outdoor activities, must-see museums and galleries in the area, and breathtaking natural wonders, and check out the best hotels and most luxurious spas for every budget. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 California Wine Country True to its name, this Top 10 guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. Don"t miss destination highlights Things to do and places to eat, drink, and shop by area Free, color pull-out map (print edition), plus maps and photographs throughout Walking tours and day-trip itineraries Traveler tips and recommendations Local drink and dining specialties to try Museums, festivals, outdoor activities Creative and quirky best-of lists and more The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 California Wine Country Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to nearby San Francisco, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California, which offers the most complete cultural coverage of San Francisco and northern California; trip-planning itineraries by interest and length of stay; 3-D cross-section illustrations of major sights and attractions; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.

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This cookbook celebrates the Northwest's red-hot wine scene by pairing vintages from local winemakers with their favorite small plate dishes. The Pacific Northwest is a region that's become increasingly known not only for its breathtaking scenery, but also for its maverick winemakers and award-winning wines. Each spring, summer, and fall, wine lovers flock to the region to sip world-class wines. Swirl, Sip and Savor includes small plate recipes from 100 wineries in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Each recipe has been selected by a regional winery (winemaker and/or chef) and accompanies a suggested wine pairing from their vineyards. Recipes range from simple starters and finger foods to more sophisticated small plates. With beautiful color photographs throughout and profiles of the region's top wineries, Swirl, Sip & Savor is for home cooks who want to enjoy the very best of the Northwest's food and wine.

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From high-end, cult wineries-whose interiors have rarely been seen-to smaller, more accessible vineyards, this series surveys the legends and lore of various locales. Large-scale photographic essays are complemented by a narrative chronicling various aspects of the wineries including their architecture, art, cuisine, gardens, and history of the sites and what makes each of them unique. Terrific keepsakes for wine aficionados, these guides are also useful in trip planning and as a reference for those who want to become knowledgeable about wine making particular regions. Presenting a taste of California's future, this guide features the hottest new wineries of California, which are sure to capture the world's attention soon. Still young, these vintners are brimming with ambition and possibilities. Brilliant photographs and descriptions bring Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara wine regions, Edna Valley, and Santa Maria to life. Perpetually tempting, robust cabernets, smooth sauvignon blancs and spicy merlots fill the pages-exhibiting the voyage from vineyard to glass.

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Both a photographic tour through the burgeoning Oregon wine country and an in-depth discussion of winemaking in the region. Elegant in design and featuring beautiful photography, highlighting many of the most well known wineries as well as the smaller lesser well known gems. It is a tribute to both the pioneers and newcomers of the Oregon wine industry who have made a mark in the international world of wine. Includes a Foreword by Jim Bernau, Founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Includes a historical time line of people and events that made Oregon a respected and maturing wine region. Map of the Viticultural areas of Oregon.

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An all-inclusive guide to wine, beer, and spirits As people develop more sophisticated tastes, a basic understanding of wine, beer, and distilled spirits is more important than ever for chefs, servers, bartenders, and restaurant managers. And for anyone who simply wants to get more out of enjoying wine, beer, and spirits, developing an appreciation for the history, production methods, and techniques for evaluating alcoholic beverages is an essential first step. For professionals and amateurs alike, Beverage Basics provides a thorough and accessible education in the fundamentals. Beverage Basics covers the art and science of winemaking from the vineyard to the table, takes a comprehensive look at the production methods, styles, and ideal food pairings for beer and spirits, and even covers the often-overlooked issues of health and the law. Written by wine and spirits expert and educator Robert W. Small, the book offers expansive coverage of everything you need to know about virtually all of the world's common alcoholic drinks. Offers a uniquely user-friendly approach to the subject of wine, organizing coverage by varietal rather than appellation Written by Robert W. Small, former dean and emeritus professor of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Chairman of the Los Angeles International Wine competition Heavily illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, maps, and sample beverage labels Covering everything from ancient origins to modern drinking habits, Beverage Basics is the perfect all-in-one guide for food and beverage professionals, students, and wine and drink lovers.

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For centuries, France has long been the world s greatest wine-producing country. Its wines are the global gold standard, prized by collectors, and its winemaking regions each offer unique tasting experiences, from the spice of Bordeaux to the berry notes of the Loire Valley. Although grape variety, climate, and the skill of the winemaker are essential in making good wine, the foundation of a wine s character is the soil in which its grapes are grown. Who could better guide us through the relationship between the French land and the wine than a geologist, someone who deeply understands the science behind the soil? Enter scientist Charles Frankel. In Land and Wine, Frankel takes readers on a tour of the French winemaking regions to illustrate how the soil, underlying bedrock, relief, and microclimate shape the personality of a wine. The book s twelve chapters each focus in depth on a different region, including the Loire Valley, Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Provence, the Rh ne valley, and Bordeaux, to explore the full meaning of terroir. In this approachable guide, Frankel describes how Cabernet Franc takes on a completely different character depending on whether it is grown on gravel or limestone; how Sauvignon yields three different products in the hills of Sancerre when rooted in limestone, marl, or flint; how Pinot Noir will give radically different wines on a single hill in Burgundy as the vines progress upslope; and how the soil of each ch teau in Bordeaux has a say in the blend ratios of Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Land and Wine provides a detailed understanding of the variety of French wine as well as a look at the geological history of France, complete with volcanic eruptions, a parade of dinosaurs, and a menagerie of evolution that has left its fossils flavoring the vineyards. Both the uninitiated wine drinker and the confirmed oenophile will find much to savor in this fun guide that Frankel has spiked with anecdotes about winemakers and historic wine enthusiasts revealing which kings, poets, and philosophers liked which wines best while offering travel tips and itineraries for visiting the wineries today.

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What is taste? Is it individual or imposed on us from the outside? Why are so many of us so intimidated when presented with the wine list at a restaurant? In "The Accidental Connoisseur," journalist Lawrence Osborne takes off on a personal voyage through a little-known world in pursuit of some answers. Weaving together a fantastic cast of eccentrics and obsessives, industry magnates and small farmers, the author explores the way technological change, opinionated critics, consumer trends, wheelers and dealers, trade wars, and mass market tastes have made the elixir we drink today entirely different from the wine drunk by our grandparents. In his search for wine that is a true expression of the place that produced it, Osborne takes the reader from the high-tech present to the primitive past. From a lavish lunch with wine tsar Robert Mondavi to the cellars of Marquis Piero Antinori in Florence, from the tasting rooms of Chateau Lafite to the humble vineyards of northern Lazio, Osborne winds his way through Renaissance palaces, $27 million wineries, tin shacks and garages, opulent restaurants, world-famous chais and vineyards, renowned villages and obscure landscapes, as well as the great cities which are the temples of wine consumption: New York, San Francisco, Paris, Florence, and Rome. On the way, we will be shown the vast tapestry of this much-desired, little-understood drink: who produces it and why, who consumes it, who critiques it? Enchanting, delightful, entertaining, and, above all, down to earth, this is a wine book like no other.

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A rich romp through untold American history featuring fabulous characters, The Wild Vine is the tale of a little-known American grape that rocked the fine-wine world of the nineteenth century and is poised to do so again today. Author Todd Kliman sets out on an epic quest to unravel the mystery behind Norton, a grape used to make a Missouri wine that claimed a prestigious gold medal at an international exhibition in Vienna in 1873. At a time when the vineyards of France were being ravaged by phylloxera, this grape seemed to promise a bright future for a truly American brand of wine-making, earthy and wild. And then Norton all but vanished. What happened? The narrative begins more than a hundred years before California wines were thought to have put America on the map as a wine-making nation and weaves together the lives of a fascinating cast of renegades. We encounter the suicidal Dr. Daniel Norton, tinkering in his experimental garden in 1820s Richmond, Virginia. Half on purpose and half by chance, he creates a hybrid grape that can withstand the harsh New World climate and produce good, drinkable wine, thus succeeding where so many others had failed so fantastically before, from the Jamestown colonists to Thomas Jefferson himself. Thanks to an influential Long Island, New York, seed catalog, the grape moves west, where it is picked up in Missouri by German immigrants who craft the historic 1873 bottling. Prohibition sees these vineyards burned to the ground by government order, but bootleggers keep the grape alive in hidden backwoods plots. Generations later, retired Air Force pilot Dennis Horton, who grew up playing in the abandoned wine caves of the very winery that produced the 1873 Norton, brings cuttings of the grape back home to Virginia. Here, dot-com-millionaire-turned-vintner Jenni McCloud, on an improbable journey of her own, becomes Norton's ultimate champion, deciding, against all odds, to stake her entire reputation on the outsider grape. Brilliant and provocative, The Wild Vine shares with readers a great American secret, resuscitating the Norton grape and its elusive, inky drink and forever changing the way we look at wine, America, and long-cherished notions of identity and reinvention. From the Hardcover edition.

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Here is the book that Frank J. Prial in the New York Times Book Review called "delightful it weaves history, geography, wine, and some of the fascinating people who make it into a downright enthralling tale." It is the grape that has been stepped on, but never crushed. Long thought to produce workaday wines at best, the zinfandel grape has triumphed in the last decade, with stylish, sophisticated wines from the Ravenswood and Ridge wineries, among many others. In Zin, David Darlington delves into the murky and curious history of the wine and takes the story right up to the present, with portraits of the eccentric artisans who engineered the ascension of America's "native" wine. With an unerring eye for detail (a bedraggled vineyard in Sonoma County is described as looking "like a collection of fright wigs") and a gift for the on-target characterization (Sutter Home, for example, is called "the Sylvester Stallone among wineries"), Darlington has created a classic transcending its genre.

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Grab your glass and take to the wine trail withfood genealogist Sherry Monahan as she traces the roots of California s Vines, Wines & Pioneers. Whilecowboys and early settlers were writing the oft-told history of the Wild West, California s wine pioneers were cultivating a delicious industry. The storybegins when Franciscan missionaries planted the first grapes in SouthernCalifornia in 1769. Almost a century later, news of gold drew thirstyprospectors and European immigrants to California s promise of wealth. From OldWorld vines sprang a robust and varied tradition of wine cultivation thatovercame threats of pests and Prohibition to win global prestige. Journey with Monahan as she uncorks this vintage history and savors the stories of California shistoric wineries and vineyards.

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As one of Western civilizations formative symbols, it's safe to say that most who came of age in the West have heard the New Testament account of Jesus turning water into wine. But few know how important wine and its production was to ancient Israelites, and how its inextricable place in their lives is reflected in the Biblical narrative. Jabier Marquinez gives readers a unique insight into this historical winemaking world with direct references from the Old and New Testament which relay such intricate details as: Specific vineyard practices from grafting and pruning to watering and fertilizing. Ethical labour agreements with foreign vineyard workers. Vineyard pests and proper abatement techniques. Harvesting, blending and storage procedures. Ancient winery technology. The USE of wine as medicine and dyes. Why a farmer with an active vineyard was entitled to a military service exemption. Wine in the Bible is a fascinating examination of the daily working lives and practices of Biblical-era winemakers, and wine drinkers.

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Red Wine by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars from Napa Valley, California. The 2012 CASK 23 combines the signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with the structure and minerality of S.L.V. The wine opens with pleasing aromas of black cherry, dark plum, espresso and spice. The wine has a rich, ripe fruit entry that leads to a concentrated core of dark fruit (plum, black cherry, dried currant). The palate is expansive, coating the whole mouth with rich fruit, full and sweet tannins and lingering flavors mocha and black tea. Serve CASK 23 with grilled New York steak, prime rib with au jus, or black pepper-crusted Ahi tuna steaks. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, the winery enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. As he tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot from S.L.V. was so beautiful and deliciously distinct the winery decided it should be bottled separately. It was named CASK 23 for the large wooden cask in which it was aged. Today, the wine is a blend of the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V and FAY vineyards, resulting in a wine of extraordinary depth and richness balanced by restraint. Over the years, CASK 23 has become one of the most highly regarded and collected wines worldwide.

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From chardonnays to petit syrahs, this guide covers the wines and vineyards of Sonoma Valley's most prized residents. Each winery offers a new story with unforgettable vintages, varietals, and blends. Winemakers and proprietors share their philosophies, showing a range of terroirs in this small but diverse region that offers growers an even wider array of soil types than France.

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This award-winning book takes the reader through the breathtaking vineyards and quaint charm of California's renowned wine region. A listing of wineries and tasting rooms is included, along with reproductions of the region's legendary wine labels.

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You care about where your food comes from. How about your wine? - A charismatic guide to understanding environmentally-friendly wines - from defining labels to reviewing vineyard practices - Features personally-tested profiles of sustainable wines that everyone needs to try - California, Washington, and Oregon rank #1 - 3 nationally as having the most wineries per state Most people don"t want to think about their wine too much; they just want to enjoy it. At the same time, more and more people are thinking about where their food comes from. Why not ask the same questions about wine? It's a product that faces many of the same industry, environment, and economic issues as that sustainable steak or fresh home-grown salad on your plate. Traditional wine production is currently under threat from increasingly homogenized commercial processes and suffers from a large carbon footprint - from bottle and cork materials to water runoff and erosion. Many winemakers are starting to take environmental stewardship very seriously, changing how they grow grapes and make wine. With The Green Vine, wine expert Shannon Borg demystifies the terms of sustainable wine-making and lays out a simple guide to West Coast wines and wineries that use both historical and modern sustainable practices. She explains why it's important to consider how wine is produced and packaged, and why growing methods, soil health, and water resources matter. She then embarks on a wine-tasting tour of nearly 200 sustainable wineries in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, British Columbia, and Idaho - profiling the winemakers and farmers who are leading the Green Wine movement.

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