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Check out Arkenstone Estate Winery and Neal Family Vineyards in Forbes "Your Guide To Napa’s Best-Kept Wine Secrets"

Giant Steps is the Halliday guide winery of the year, and for good reason. A deep dive into their vineyards and wines, including the 2023 releases, and the debut of Bastard Hill https://lnkd.in/g9JUyHC9

Bodega Manuel Quintano Labastida was founded in 1964 in the epicenter of Rioja Alavesa. Manuel Quintano Labastida continues with its pioneering spirit with more than 400 hectares that are nestled between the banks of the Ebro River and the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria in one of the most unique and privileged areas in all of Rioja. The vines are protected from the Atlantic wind and rain while enjoying the warm air currents brought from the Mediterranean by the Ebro. Labastida wines are the result of the ideal proportion of rainfall with warm days and cool nights, which makes the Labastida vineyards one of the best in Rioja https://lnkd.in/db5r8HtN

Vintage 2019 The Yatir Forest 2019 is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), Petite Verdot (32%), Malbec (9%) Cabernet Franc (7%). The composition of varieties varies from year to year depending on the nature of the harvest, to emphasize the "Yatir” character, the specialness of the area, and its vineyards. Vineyards: Various plots in Yatir Forest that yielded the highest quality grapes in the given year. The wine aged for 15 months in French oak barrels of which one third were new remained in the winery for a further year to age in its bottle. #redwine #yatirforest #2019

Volcanic Crater Wines Thrive on Lanzarote's Lunar Landscape In the sweeping, jet-black expanse of Spain’s Lanzarote Island, an unconventional approach to viticulture has birthed the unique "Volcanic Crater Wines." This innovative method utilizes the natural hollows formed in volcanic ash to cultivate vines that produce distinct and flavorful wines. The process, deeply rooted in generations of ingenuity, harnesses the harsh and seemingly infertile volcanic terrain to cultivate grapes that reflect the island's unique terroir. Engineering Success in Harsh Conditions The vineyards on Lanzarote present a stark contrast to traditional grape-growing landscapes... https://lnkd.in/gREZD-Nd

𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙧 🌱 What does the respect for #terroir mean for Mauro Molino winery? Since the first wine produced, we dedicated all our energy in understanding our 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣, the #land of elevation where our grape grow. With the same passion, nowadays we continue to work tying every wine to the #territory from which it comes. We therefore vinify each #plot separately to preserve its own characteristics. An extraordinary land, a mosaic of vineyards that according to the specific exposure, altitude, soil and microclimate is able to reflect a unique and intrinsic identity. 🍇 This is a pillar that guides our production style, this is the importance of our terroir. #mauromolinowinery #mauromolinowines #singlevineyard #terroir #lamorra

"It is in the Negev that the creativity and pioneer vigor of Israel shall be tested." So said Israel's first and greatest Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion (who once worked at Carmel's Rishon Le Zion Cellars.) The first desert vineyard (for wine grapes) in modern times was the Ramat Arad vineyard planted in 1988. Carmel launched the first desert wine in 1992. The Ramat Negev Winery was founded at Kadesh Barnea in the late 1990s and Yatir Winery at Tel Arad was founded in 2000. Today there are no less than forty wineries in the Negev and Israelis are making the desert bloom with vineyards. The skills of the Nabateans and Byzantines in making wine in the desert in ancient times has been renewed in our time. Two of the best are Nana and Pinto. Nana's vineyard is situated at Mitzpe Ramon and Pinto is a start-up winery at Yeruham. We already know that white wines can be outstanding from the desert. So far Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Petit Verdot seem to perform well in the conditions, but the jury is out and the experimentation continues. However in the days of global warming, wine professionals worldwide are interested and curious to discover the secrets of how Israel is taming the desert. The Negev is Israel's largest region by area, but the smallest in terms of vineyards. It may not be Israel's finest quality region, but it is undoubtedly the most challenging and most interesting.

Make this July extraordinary with a visit to Quinta da Vacaria! 🔸 Historic charm: with its first recorded mention dating back to 1616, Quinta da Vacaria is steeped in rich history and tradition. Walking through this estate is like taking a step back in time. 🔸 Breathtaking landscapes: marvel at the stunning vistas of the Douro Valley and the picturesque Casa da Vinha. 🔸 Guided vineyard tours: enjoy a guided walking tour through the vineyards. Learn about the winemaking process, the estate’s history, and the unique characteristics that make Douro wines so special. 🔸 Wine tasting experiences: from robust reds to elegant whites, savor the flavors that have made Quinta da Vacaria a renowned name in the wine world.

Leone de Castris celebrates heritage with its Donna Coletta range 06 OCTOBER 2023 By Michael Huband Launched less than five years ago and yet centuries in the making: Donna Coletta proves new directions can emerge from ancient traditions. Piernicola Leone de Castris has the force of history behind him. The company that shares his name began in 1665, founded by a Spanish duke who fell in love with the picturesque town of Salice Salentino. The family can trace back 15 generations of grape growing. In winemaking, too, there is a notable heritage. His family began making their own Puglian wines in 1886, four generations before him. His grandparents, Piero and Lisetta Leone de Castris, created Five Roses, the first rosé bottled in Italy. Yet far from being crushed by expectation, Piernicola Leone de Castris has added to his family’s story. He has introduced Donna Coletta, a range of three Primitivos that pays tribute to the region’s long history of winemaking. The starting point was to replant vineyards in Murgia. The limestone plateau, south of the Adriatic port of Bari, is home to Gioia del Colle DOC. Though Primitivo appears across southern Italy, the appellation is an important sub-region, and has a claim as the variety’s homeland. For Piernicola Leone de Castris, it was the perfect spot to develop the family business. Having grown up in the local town of Noci, he knew the area intimately and recognised its potential for reevaluation. As a new venture, but rooted firmly in tradition and history, the Donna Coletta estate allows him to look to the future while connected to the past. In fact, Leone de Castris frames it as a generational transaction, a continuing father-to-son legacy that spans centuries. His son, PierSalvatore, who works with him on the project, is the fifteenth generation of the winemaking dynasty. However, even discounting the bias of family history, the land is ideally suited to Primitivo cultivation. The grape’s natural qualities – late budding that avoids spring frosts and the early maturation referred to in its name – are ideal for a healthy, reliable crop. As a commercial proposition, supporting a family inheritance, you could not ask for more. Better still, the vineyards allow a distinctive expression of terroir. The plateau’s altitude ensures a wide temperature range you may not expect from Southern Italy. Sea breezes add a further consistent cooling effect. Such moderating influences help maintain acidity and lower the potential alcohol in an area that can easily see 16% ABV in its reds. In soil too, there is an advantage. The rich combination – calcareous shell deposits, sand and clay – balances the need for water retention with finesse in the final wines. While the roots can access water reserves to survive hot summers, they retain the concentration of flavour associated with well-draining soils. The structure and complexity of the wines are a direct result of the complex geology.