Perlis Picks: Ravenswood

Ravenswood http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/ Long ago, before the internet took over all our lives, I became a fan of Zinfandel. At the time, it was always a good bet to look for the three Rs of Zinfandel. What? You say there’s no R in Zinfandel? You’re not looking closely enough. If you bring your face closer to…

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Holman Ranch Vineyards & Winery Estate Wines and Wine Caves Announces The Release of Its New Olive Oil

CARMEL VALLEY, CA — The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Holman Ranch’s 21 acres of vineyards lie between 950 and 1150 feet in elevation. The root stocks and soils are most important in producing excellent fruit from the vineyards. The surrounding Santa…

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Oak Around the World

What does one do while on a long train from Varna to Skopje? Simple, drink wine. It is unfortunate that as a linguist, I do not speak either Bulgarian or Macedonian. Elena is often quick to remind me that since I speak Ukrainian, it would not be a huge leap to learn the lingua franca…

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