The theory view that hand harvesting of grapes produces the best wine is being challenged by new research from the University of Auckland. It shows that machine harvesting produces higher levels of the aromas characteristic of award-winning New Zealand Sauvignon … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment //Grapes 100% Chenin Blanc Facts Chenin Blanc! Not exactly the first grape that springs to mind when you think of California! Some people may even say that, as a winemaker, you would have to be CRAZY to bother with … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, Rendez-vous winery | Leave a comment //Ovinte is located at:10208 Buckhead Branch DriveJacksonville, FL 32246904-900-7730 Chad Munsey has been a friend of mine for quite some time, and so when I heard he was opening a new wine bar (in the old Original Pancake House location … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, News | Tagged best wine bar, best wine bar Jacksonville, Chad Munsey, Ovinte, Ovinte Jacksonville, Ovinte wine, Ovinte wine bar | 2 Comments //Over the last couple of months I’ve received a few emails/Facebook comments/carrier pigeons with notes attached to them, from people looking for advice on purchasing a wine fridge. I’m therefore going to defer to the superior knowledge of my good … Continue reading
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