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WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/30/2010
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Classically Trained. Multi-generation family of Wine Masters Village of Elgin Winery |
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WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/29/2010
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Ed has been making wine in Nebraska for over 30 years. Ed also started his own grape breeding program in 1996. His first red grape, Temparia, was released in 2006. Ed has several other grape varieties that look promising for Nebraska’s cold climate. Cuthills Vineyards |
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WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/28/2010
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Melissa Burr was raised in the Willamette Valley and came to Stoller Vineyards after three years as the Production Winemaker at Cooper Mountain. Her winemaking style is to be as non-interventionist as possible while maximizing the quality of the wine. She is proactive in working with the Stoller viticultural team to ensure that she’s got the finest grapes in the AVA with which to craft the Stoller wines. Stoller Vineyards Visit: www.stollervineyards.com home page of Stoller Vineyards |
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WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/27/2010
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Most of my career has been spent pursuing the elusive traits that make great Pinot Noir. From my early days at Zaca Mesa Winery to my 20-year tenure at Byron Vineyard to our small family operation at Ken Brown Wines, I have continued to experiment with clones, rootstocks, soils and winemaking techniques, exploring the tremendous potential for Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. My first experience with Pinot Noir in what is now known as the Sta. Rita Hills came in 1976 when I met Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict and tasted one of the first Pinot Noirs from the Sanford and Benedict Vineyard. Launching the Ken Brown label in 2003 reinvigorated my excitement about the vineyards and the wines that brought me to Santa Barbara County in the first place 30 years ago. Experience tells me that great achievements still lie ahead, and it is in that spirit that I continue the quest for the next echelon of quality in Pinot Noir. Ken Brown Wines |
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2006 Duncan’s Cuvee Pinot Noir |
WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/25/2010
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Former silicon valley marketing executive, present day ski instructor and Oregon Winery Owner, David now spends most of his time in Hood River, OR with sons Joshua and Jason and wife Jody. Naked Winery |
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WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/24/2010
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A stickler for the best, Winemaker Jim Kakacek has overseen the winemaking of Van Duzer wines since 1994. Jim was one of the youngest vintners in Napa Valley when he crafted some of the Wine Spectator’s “Top 100 Wines of the Year.” But it was the opportunity to improve the level of winemaking that drew Jim to Oregon. “It’s exciting to be in on something new. I know that when we plant the right clone of the right varietal in the right spot, we will make Pinot Noir that is easily as notable as Napa Valley Cabernet.”A graduate of the University of California, Davis in enology, Kakacek (pronouced “Kuh-kay-sic”) received his practical training at Monticello Cellars in Napa Valley. Starting as an intern working harvest, he rose rapidly to become winemaker. He was part of the team that created the 1988 Corley Reserve Chardonnay and, while winemaker, crafted the 1992 Corley Reserve Chardonnay. Although he cut his teeth on Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Kakacek developed a passion for Pinot Noir. This challenging, delicate varietal first led Jim to Oregon winemaking. Van Duzer Vineyards |
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2004 Van Duzer Flagpole Block Pinot Noir 2004 Van Duzer Dijon Blocks Pinot Noir 2005 Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir 2005 Van Duzer Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2004 Homestead Block Pinot Noir
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The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Mike Hallock of Carabella Vineyard in Wilsonville, Oregon.WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/23/2010
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The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Michael von Heckler of Warm Lake Estate in Lockport, New York.WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 07/22/2010
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