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Wine IQ: How is a vintner different than a winery and vineyard? Vanessa Robledo, owner of Vintne’sr Diary, was gracious enough to explain the differences to me during our conversation at the inaugural La Onda music festival in Napa. A vintner grows the crop as well as produces and markets the wine. Whereas a vineyard only grows grapes and a winery produces wine. Those in the cheese world , may consider a vintner similar to a farmstead cheese. Vanessa clarified this distinction to me with great patience and knowledge as well as discussing her vision. Vintner’s Diary (Napa, CA) is a third generation female owned business. It is the only Latina vintner and produces a delightful Rose’, which continues to find its way on menus, in homes, and venues like La Onda. Vanessa explained the choice of the word Diary is specific to the story she is sharing. Wine and the food industry are paired closely and are a great example of how 1+1=3. Whether paired with cheese, fruit, or your favorite meal, Rose’ is flexible and versatile. Napa, Sonoma, or anyone of the other great wine producing regions across the USA, are great destinations to get to know the story and the people behind the wine. #vintnersdiary #laonda #wine #foodindustry @foodservicexpert.com

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These are my honest, no-nonsense thoughts about the wines I tasted from the Languedoc’s various sub-regions presented on that day. First, there is my take on the region, based on all the wines I tried … then the wines I liked are scored based on a Good, Better, Best approach (all lists are alphabetized). https://lnkd.in/g6JsyJhr Vins du Languedoc

What does it mean to make Premiere Napa Valley wines? Premiere Napa Valley inspires winemakers to seek out the best of the best fruit on the property to make a unique and distinctive bottling, giving them a chance to step outside of the portfolio of wines they already make. "Every year I look forward to finding that specific row or that specific block," says Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Wines. "It's not always the same, but this is the uniqueness of bringing a great wine to the consumer every year." Watch the next video in our series and learn more about #PremiereNapaValley wines from Crocker & Starr Winemaker Pam Starr.

The LANGTONS Classification 8th Edition has just been announced. Since 1990 it’s been the definitive form guide to Australian fine wine. This latest edition consists of 100 wines in two tiers: 1st Classified, and Classified. “LANGTONS Classification has been the north star for wine collectors in Australia for some decades. A data-led, insights driven vinous collectable, the Classification poster has shaped how wine drinkers buy, sell and consume Australia's finest wines. At the same time, it has doubled as a talking point around countless dining tables and tasting benches across the land. The Classification is based on demand at auction. The Classification is not based on the subjective opinions of wine experts or LANGTONS auctioneers.” We will be touring Australia in 2024 to host a series of not-to-be-missed events showcasing the very finest Australian wines.

With Valentine's Day tomorrow, we have dessert wines on the mind. At Wiens Cellars, we have been making both Ruby Port & White Port long enough to keep the name, but nowadays, that's pretty rare. "Port wine’s roots stretch back to the 17th century when merchants began adding brandy to wine to preserve it for the journey from Portugal to England. Today, true port comes exclusively from the Douro Valley, where the unique terroir lends these wines their distinctive qualities." Read more about 'The Tradition of Fortified Wines: Port, Sherry & Beyond' in this week's blog post.

Home Winemaking: A Simple Guide to Making Your First Perfect Bottle of Homemade Wine

Good People. Good Wines. Integrity, consistency, authenticity. Get the basics right and people come. If the ailing wine industry needs a role model for how to do things better, watch what these guys have done over the last decade. Vision, strategy and execution of the plan. I’ve learned a lot from Gibson Wines. As a consultant, perhaps I gained more than I gave. This is beyond well deserved. The consumer experience is at the heart of what they do. So is what’s in the bottle. Both are important.

Recently, I've been thinking about wine, a lot. Tasting wine, enjoying wine, studying wine, creating a company that represents and markets wine... Presenting, Finestro (pron. 'fin-ess-tro') 🎉 A collection of ‘always open’ cellar doors, showcasing boutique local and international wine producers, Finestro makes it easy for you to shop and buy wine directly from winemakers across the world. Our mission is simple: we connect people who like wine directly with people who make wine. Finestro is not a wine club. There are no sign-up fees, no monthly payments and no mystery boxes. You can purchase what you want, when you want, with no hidden costs. If this sounds delicious to you, check out the Finestro website, buy some wine and sign up to the newsletter, wine friend! https://finestro.com.au/ Or, if you're in Melbourne, join us at the Good Food & Wine Show, across 31 May - 2 June where you can taste and buy some of our producer’s wine. I still market things, love hotels, hospitality, brand design and strategic comms., (so if you need me, call me), but for the minute, wine wins. #wine #finestro #marketing #goodfoodandwine #newcompany #boutiquewines #wineappreciation

How to get your wines poured in top restaurants… Wine publication ‘Canopy’ contacted nine of the most celebrated sommeliers from restaurants in “The World’s 50 Best” list to find out what producers should do to get their wines poured at the top tables… Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3W1XLOz #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025