vineyard Archives | Palate Press

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As I strolled through Jean-Pierre Wolff’s vineyard, I found myself asking, “what do turtles have to do with wine?” My host gave a detailed description about the sanctuary for the Pacific pond turtle he had built amidst the vines while pointing out the numerous ladybugs fluttering around us. I pondered Read More

Made with Conviction: The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Kyle Schlachter

Features Wine Spotlight

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In 1998, Fred Strothman (who now operates JF Strothman Distillery in Grand Junction) was building St. Kathryn Cellars Winery in Palisade, CO. There were a few issues with construction and Strothman took the unconventional step of deciding an exorcism was required. He contacted Bishop Arthur Tafoya in Pueblo, CO, who Read More

Seeking Typicity in Patagonia: An Interview with Piero Incisa della Rocchetta

Lesley Trites

Features

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A third-generation winemaker, Piero Incisa della Rocchetta comes from a family that's legendary in Italian winemaking. His grandfather was the creator of Sassicaia, one of the first Bordeaux-style blends in Italy and a wine that inspired many imitators. After time spent at the family wine estates, Piero began his own Read More

California Harvest 2011: A New—and Welcome?—Direction

Sarah Chappell

Features

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A cool, persistent spring was the beginning of the weather problems that would plague the 2011 California harvest, pushing back bud break to make the grapes almost three weeks behind schedule. May and June had heavy rains, and the summer heat never really spiked. Pinot noir and chardonnay seemed happy Read More

2009 Corralillo Pinot Noir

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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An aroma reminiscent of the cherry juice that leaks out of a pie while baking, and caramelizes on the edge of the pan. A touch of florals, too. In the mouth the flavors become more intense, appearing sweeter on the end palate. But the wine finishes fairly dry with integrated tannins and acidity. There's Read More

On Ta-tas, Fair Trade and Vino

Jeff Lefevere

Features

5 min read

Quick! Word association time: When I say “October,” you say what? For most, the answer is “Halloween” and, perhaps, our perspectives tinted with more recent events, you might also say, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” Over the last several years, it-read more- Read More

Creating a New Breed of Vine with Randall Grahm

W. Blake Gray

Features

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Can you imagine using a jeweler's eyepiece and tweezers to pull the male organs off a grapevine? Randall Grahm can. It's a patient task, but he's doing it because he's impatient. The idea is to create entirely new, random types-read more- Read More

California Wine Country’s War on Terroir

Ed Thralls

Features

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Our wine-loving lifestyle is under attack. I’m not talking about the archaic 3-tier distribution system that stifles our ability to purchase cult and boutique beauties directly (or easily). Nor is it the wicked economy that's delivering serious hardship to our-read more- Read More

Jean-Pierre Wolff, Nurturing Vines and Pond Turtles

Made with Conviction: The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Seeking Typicity in Patagonia: An Interview with Piero Incisa della Rocchetta

California Harvest 2011: A New—and Welcome?—Direction

2009 Corralillo Pinot Noir

On Ta-tas, Fair Trade and Vino

Creating a New Breed of Vine with Randall Grahm

California Wine Country’s War on Terroir

2018 Ghost of a Chance Wines “Gangster of Love” Red, Sierra Foothills

2020 One Flock Sauvignon Blanc

2020 One Flock Red Wine, California

Bellenda San Fermo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore, Brut

2021 David Frost Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa