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A tale of three vineyards
Mail Tribune Tempranillo, malbec and viognier vines planted in 2006 have grapes ripening under manicured canopies. In newer blocks, grow tubes have systematically been removed, and irrigation lines have been laid in preparation of the next phase. … |
Month: October 2011
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A tale of three vineyards – Mail Tribune
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A tale of three vineyards – Mail Tribune
A tale of three vineyards
Mail Tribune
Two years ago, merlot, mourvedre and syrah blanketed this south-facing hillside. Now, weeds tower over trellises. The spots reserved for the Disneyland-like water features? Dry dirt. There isn't even a ghostly outline of the envisioned Tuscan-style …and more » -
A tale of three vineyards – Mail Tribune
A tale of three vineyards
Mail Tribune
A guy dressed as a tube of toothpaste got a little pinot gris ($19). "Some folks that I thought were in costume really weren't," says the anecdote-affluent Lotspeich. "One lady in a fishnet blouse wore nothing underneath. She shows up every year in the …and more » -
A tale of three vineyards – Mail Tribune
A tale of three vineyards
Mail Tribune
Two years ago, merlot, mourvedre and syrah blanketed this south-facing hillside. Now, weeds tower over trellises. The spots reserved for the Disneyland-like water features? Dry dirt. There isn't even a ghostly outline of the envisioned Tuscan-style …and more » -
Big local flavor, small price – The Spokesman Review (subscription)
Big local flavor, small price
The Spokesman Review (subscription)
The best of a very solid group of 2010 reds from StoneCap, this syrah draws some inspiration from the Australian wines. Spicy and ripe, with lush black fruits and a lick of citrus. Vanilla and tobacco notes highlight the finish. …and more »