Grapes for glory: home winemakers put passion ahead of profit
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Henry Spoto is one of 68 home vintners who poured their wines at Home Winemakers Classic held on the lawn at St. Supery Winery, sixty-two of those producers entered the competition, submitting up to two wines each. Producers have ribbons and pride riding on the judging, but the event itself is like a country fair, with kids running around and a rollicking bluegrass band.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2003
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Zinfandel Roulette
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A report is provided on 20 different Zinfandel bottling made in Rosenblum in 2003 from regions scattered throughout the US earning four of the eight highest scores. James Laube recommends top Zindafel wines from California along with their scores.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2005
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The dumb period
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The shut-down or closed phase of wine is characterized as the dumb period. This period has strikes almost all types of wines including age-worthy whites such as Burgundies and German Rieslings, new world reds, and Cabernet Sauvignons.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 2004
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