Vineyard Spotlight

Stolpman Vineyards

Over 20 years ago, founding partner Tom Stolpman discovered what is believed to be one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping and unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is naturally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. Stolpman is committed to preserving this natural environment for their vines through conscious farming, dry farming and sustainable employment. In the winery, they prefer native fermentation and minimal manipulation.  Dedicated to sensible farming and winemaking, Stolpman creates vibrant, site-specific wines with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California.  

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Silver Oak

For 50 years, Silver Oak has produced delicious, distinctive and food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon wines from their Napa Valley and Alexander Valley wineries.

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Hofkellerei

History On January 29, 1436, Otto IV of Maissau, with the consent of Duke Albrecht V of Austria, bequeathed the castle and lordship of Wilfersdorf to Christoph II of Liechtenstein. The will names among other things vineyard areas as "accessories" of the possessions.This text from 1603 contains precise work instructions for the Wilfersdorfer waiter (manager of the stately wine cellar). Prince Gundakar von Liechtenstein (1580 - 1658), who was residing at Wilfersdorf Castle at the time, personally supplemented and corrected the concept in a number of places: The stipulation that the waiter should not entertain strangers in the cellar and...

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Tasca d’Almerita

Tasca d'Almerita is a family-run wine producer with vineyards distributed around Sicily. The estate's history dates back to 1830 with the purchase of Tenuta Regaleali.

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