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Winery of the Month
2008-03-02 17:49:00
Owners: Hector and Pablo DuriguttiWinemaker: Hector and Pablo DuriguttiVarietals: Malbec, BonardaTo say that co owner/winemaker Hector Durigutti is a rock star in the red-hot Argentian wine scene is an understatement. Since Altos Las Hormigas when he worked with Italian star wine maker Alberto Antonini, Hector has been the go to guy and master when it comes to the malbec grape.He was one of the original, founding partners and the winery?s first wine maker during their early success and launch in the U.S.Besides his own label which he makes with brother Paolo(more on Paolo below) he continues to make and consultant for a few other boutique wines in Mendoza including two of the cult-favorites malbecs from Mendoza - Martino Vina Violeta Malbec and RenacerPablo Durigutti, gained experience at Rutini in Mendoza and became responsiblefor all winemaking decisions at the property. He continues to consult and make wines for several producers including the minuscule Alberti 154.Here are the w...
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Rare Wine Tasting in Las Vegas
2008-02-23 18:10:00
Issa Khoury owner of Khoury's Fine Fine & Spiritshooks one of California's mostsought-after wines for his FREE weekly tasting event.On Wednesday February 27th at the Durango Store and Thursday the 28th at the Eastern location,Issa and his staff host Pali Wine Co.At this event guests will be able to sample the extremely limited production Pinot Noirs from Pali,including the sold out Fiddlestix Vineyard.Guests will be able to mingle with Tim Perr and Scott Knight two of the owners of Pali Wine Co.This is a tasting you won't wanna missCall to ReserveWednesday Feb. 27Khourys7150 S DurangoLas Vegas (702) 453-94636-8 PMThursday Feb. 28Khourys9915 S Eastern AveLas Vegas(702) 435-94636-8 PM
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Schwarzenegger Pitches California Food and Wine
2008-02-19 16:31:00
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is heading a cast of California food and wine celebrities in a new tourism ad campaign. The campaign focuses on a new website, www.landofwineandfood.com, and stems from a partnership between the California Wine Institute and the California Travel and Tourism Commission.The TV ad features a number of food and wine stars, including top chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley and vintner Andrew Firestone, who also appeared on ABC's The Bachelor. The spot ends with a shot of Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver sitting at a restaurant overlooking the coast.
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Winery of the Month
2008-02-06 15:31:00
Orchid Hill VineyardOwners: Mike and Estrella Schenkhuizen Winemaker: Dan Kleck Production: 1,800-2,400 cases/year. Varietals: Pinot noir, syrah, viognier, zinfandel Tasting room: 1140 Pine St. (on the downtown square), Paso Robles, 237-7525 Hours: Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and by appointment. Back in 1998, when Mike and Estrella Schenkhuizen started looking for a retirement property in San Luis Obispo County, the couple?s goal was to find a 5-acre lot with a house. That grew to a 10-acre property with a few vines and a house.What they ended up with was a 51-acre vineyard ? no house yet, but 25 acres of premium grapes that are making exceptional wine. ?We expanded our horizons a bit,?Mike explains. That property is now called Orchid Hill ? named after the exotic plants that Estrella is passionate about ?and the couple just opened a new tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Along the way, the Schenkhuizens have hired some of the best talent on the Central Coast, i...
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AAA's Wines of Washington
2008-02-02 19:03:00
PR NewswireComtexView ArchivesBELLEVUE, Wash., Jan 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AAA Washington and Holland America Line again offer the Wines of Washington (WOW) cruise on board the ms Oosterdam. Departing San Diego on April 26 and arriving in Vancouver on April 30, the WOW cruise offers oenophiles exclusive wine tastings, winemaker lunches and dinners, and optional themed discussions throughout the cruise up the coast.Leading experts in Washington wine have been chosen to provide insights into the burgeoning wine industry, now the second largest wine producing region in the nation with 350 vineyards and over 500 wineries statewide. Local culinary experts complement the group with their knowledge of pairing wine with different types of cuisine.The WOW Coastal Cruise, which offers two days at sea and one day in Seattle before arriving in Vancouver, will kick-off with an exclusive Wines of Washington cocktail party, featuring select Washington wines. Highlighting the cruise is ...

Featured Vineyard
2008-01-24 04:26:00
Momtazi Vineyard Willamette Valley, OregonMomtazi Wineyard in McMinnville Oregon is owned by Moe and Flora Momtazi. The vineyard was first planted in March 1998 with three blocks of Pommard, today the vineyard is comprised of almost 200 planted acres, the majority of which are Pinot Noir.Momtazi vineyard is biodynamically farmed. The uniqueness of the site stems from its special microclimate. The vineyard itself is located in small valley in the foothills of Oregon's Coastal Range that protects it from the greater Willamette valley's weather influences. The grapes reap the benefits from warmer days and much cooler nights with less rain. naa_siteid="1205457935"; naa_sitename="YourSiteName.com"; naa_test="no";//-->
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Now Playing The Wine Islands
2008-01-22 11:48:00
Vancouver Island and Surrounding Islands
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Winery of the Month
2008-01-02 09:21:00
PEÑA RIDGE WINES Dry Creek Valley Sonoma, California Piccetti Family Vineyard Hillside Estate, Single Vineyard, Small-lot-wines Vineyard Notes: 15 acres cabernet sauvignon 3 acres zinfandel 2 acres syrah At nearly 1000 feet, the northeastern slopes of Bradford Mountain create a distinctive hillside terroir for the Piccetti family?s vineyards. The vines are planted and managed in 13 small, individual vineyard blocks to produce their best possible fruit. They are very hands-on in their vineyard, deficit watering and detail pruning for low yield and highest quality. The yields range from 3 to 4 tons per acre, depending on the individual block. On these hillside slopes, the harvest season begins earlier than...
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