Inniskillin Winery - Canada
Known around the world for its award-winning Icewines, Inniskillin has a proud history as one of Canada’s first estate wineries. Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser founded Inniskillin in 1975 with the mission to “create quality wines, using quality grapes grown in the Niagara Peninsula,” which have gone on to have a presence in the international wine world.
Located on the scenic Niagara Parkway, just 20 minutes north of Niagara Falls and 5 minutes south of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, Inniskillin provides the perfect setting for the appreciation of fine wine and food.
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Joe
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Vineland Estates Winery - Canada
For twenty-five years, Vineland Estates Winery has continually elevated the wine and culinary experience in Niagara. Here, the essence of the Niagara escarpment can be both seen—in the unforgettable landscape of undulating vineyards looking over Lake Ontario—and tasted, in the wines that are a reflection of this unique growing area.
Open all year, Vineland Estates Winery is not only the home of fine wine and cuisine, but an unmatched touring facility and wine country destination. At this picturesque venue, extensive vineyards on the bench of the Niagara Escarpment provide the stunning backdrop to a unique cluster of carefully restored historic buildings.
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Joe
New Zealand
New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. Their special combination of soil, climate and water, their innovative pioneering spirit and their commitment to quality all come together to deliver pure, intense and diverse experiences. In every glass of New Zealand Wine is a world of pure discovery.
New Zealand's temperate, maritime climate has a strong influence on the country's predominantly coastal vineyards. The vines are warmed by strong, clear sunlight during the day and cooled at night by sea breezes. The long, slow ripening period helps to retain the vibrant varietal flavours that make New Zealand wine so distinctive.
New Zealand's small population, distant location and agricultural economy have earned the country a 'clean, green' image. Visitors often describe it as 'an unspoiled paradise'. New Zealand's winemakers and grape growers are determined to keep it this way. Innovative practices in the vineyard and winery which deliver quality in a sustainable and environmental manner, ensure that New Zealand meets a growing world demand for wines that have been produced in a 'clean and green' fashion.
Joe
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Alsace - France
Contrary to other French wine regions, the wines of Alsace are not named after the villages or vineyards from which they come, but after the grape variety. Alsace wines are made from seven varieties : Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat d'Alsace, Tokay Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.
All must by law be bottled in the region of production, in the traditional slender Alsace Bottle.
Joe
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Germany
Germany (which has a history of winemaking dating back to 100 B.C) is enjoying something of a revived interest throughout the world. In Britain this means that German Wine is not always synonymous in the mind with ‘Liebfraumilch’, a basic white wine. Interestingly, Liebfraumilch is not drunk in Germany, and is intended solely for export.
The high quality of wine produced on the oldest estates, together with Good German Wine for most people means one thing: Riesling. Riesling is by far the most commonly produced German Wine. It is dry with a sometimes sharp taste and a smoky aftertaste. This is grown throughout Germany. Muller-Thugau is another commonly used grape, with a less prominent taste than Riesling, also grown widely throughout Germany. Gerwutztraminer is a spicy white grown in smaller quantities than the former, and again grown throughout Germany. These along with other grapes are hardy and can thrive in the cool Central European climate. Due to the relative stability of the German climate wines do not vary by area as much as in neighbouring France, where local terroir is everything.
Joe
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Tuscany - Italy
Chianti may well be synonymous with Tuscany, but there is far more diversity here than a visit to your average wine merchant would suggest. Recent years have witnessed considerable changes, with most articles on Tuscan wine commenting upon the shift of emphasis from quantity to quality.
Above all, Tuscany produces red wine and, above all, this wine is made from the Sangiovese grape. The practice of adding white grapes to the Chianti blend has, thankfully, all but disappeared; the last twenty or so years has seen Sangiovese find a new partner - Cabernet Sauvignon - and when this marriage works, as it often does, the resultant wines are usually excellent and, occasionally, truly great.
The white wines of Tuscany are far less important than the reds. Produced predominantly from the workaday Trebbiano grape, a notable exception is Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Good Sauvignon and Chardonnay is made, but the prices tend to be quite high. Vin Santo, the famous after-dinner wine, is also seeing a renewed commitment to quality.
Joe
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Nappa Valley Wineries - United States
Doubly blessed with rich volcanic soil and an ideal varied climate, Napa County is optimally suited to produce world quality wine grapes. Wherever you travel in this scenic area, you are almost always in view of a vine-covered mountain or valley, and no matter the time of year, you're in for a treat for all the senses.
In the spring, the area comes alive with the vibrant yellow of the mustard flowers between the rows. In the fall, the grape leaves turn startling hues of red, yellow, orange and brown. Year round, the weather is perfect for people and wine grapes alike: cool in the morning and at night, warming up in the afternoon. From May to November you can count on ideal weather for an outdoor picnic in a vineyard. With fall comes the Harvest and the flurry of activity in the Valley. You're apt to see picking in the vineyards and crushing at the wineries on any given day. Even in winter, the temperature rarely dips below freezing, and the winery tasting rooms beckon with their relaxed environment and cozy hearths.
Joe
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Burrowing Owl Winery - Canada
Balance is a time-honored goal in the making of premium wines and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.
The winery and vineyard lie within one of Canada's most unique ecosystems which includes the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert. The location (on a southwest-tilting, sandy plateau) near the north end of Osoyoos Lake, is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and for that matter Canada.
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Joe
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Scotch Block Winery - Canada
Scotch Block is one of Halton's best kept secrets. Those who visit the 10th Sideroad Winery will be treated to a sampling of wonderful wines, ranging from dry fruit and grape wines, to ice and dessert wines.
The name "Scotch Block Winery" was chosen as a tribute to the Scottish settlers who in 1820 were the first European immigrants to survey and settle in Esquesing Township, Halton County.
Scotch Block Winery is nestled in the area known as Scotch Block - an area of rich, fertile, rolling farmland of which the scenic Niagara Escarpment is a breathtaking backdrop.
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Joe
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Carmela Estates Winery - Canada
Carmela Estates is a winery in Prince Edward County in Ontario that specializes in VQA wines crafted using old world techniques.
Enjoy the view of the vineyard from the loft of "The Vines Restaurant”, or the licensed patio. Wedding/corporate facilities on site. Come taste the wines and take a tour.
We actually had dinner in the restaurant last summer and it was incredible!
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Joe
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Gallo Family Vineyards - United States
Since brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo began to turn their dream into reality nearly 75 years ago, the roots of the Gallo family tree have extended deep into the Winery. Today their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren work in the Winery, carrying on the family tradition and values – a strong work ethic, a drive for perfection and a focus on quality.
The Gallo family still believes family ownership is the most effective way for the Winery to continue as a world leader in the wine industry.
Today, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world's largest family-owned winery. It distributes wine to 90 countries and is the largest exporter of California wine.
Visit their website by clicking Here!Callaway Winery - United States
Callaway Vineyard & Winery was founded in 1969 by Ely Callaway, who went on to gain fame and fortune in the world of golf. Extensive research led Mr. Callaway to Temecula and to veteran viticulturist John Moramarco who believed that the area was ideal for growing premium wine grapes. In the rolling hills, he found what he believed to be the perfect spot to plant his vines; a 1600 foot plateau, located below the peaks of a foggy mountain range "where the sun shines through the mist".
After Moramarco convinced Ely of the merits of the region, Callaway purchased 150 acres for what was to become the beginning of grape production in the Temecula Valley in 1968. Moramarco was hired to run the vineyard operation of 105 acres of grapes including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and White Riesling. Thus, the legacy began.
After almost 40 years of history, Callaway Vineyard & Winery has had some remarkable events and achievements take place ...
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Joe
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Konzelmann Estate Winery - Canada
Konzelmann Estate Winery, Niagara's Exclusive Lakefront Winery, was established in Canada in 1984. Herbert Konzelmann chose the site on the shores of Lake Ontario due to the meso-climate, which is similar to the Alsace region in France.
The wonderful balance of sun, soil, airflow and moisture conditions of this vineyard are ideal for the production of clean, delicate and fruity premium quality wines.
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Joe
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Mission Hills Winery - Canada
At Mission Hill Family Estate, their grape-growing and winemaking philosophy is simple. They believe that what happens in the vineyard determines what happens in the bottle. It�s about growing the best grapes under the best possible conditions. It�s about being relentless in the pursuit of quality.
In the vineyards, a combination of science and intuition drives the selection of grape varietals best suited to the Okanagan valley�s diverse microclimates. Investments in technology, irrigation systems, frost protection and weather stations are all designed to encourage the production of premium fruit. Complete control of the process from planting to harvest is essential.
At the winery, new presses, expanded barrel aging capacity and new temperature controlled underground cellars ferment and carefully age the wine under optimum conditions.
Their award-winning wines celebrate the unique terroir of the Okanagan valley.
Joe
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