In 1841, Cyrus Alexander arrived in an untamed valley to manage the Sotoyome Rancho, a Mexican land grant owned by a San Diego sea captain, Henry Delano Fitch, and his wife, Josefa Carrillo. As payment for his services, Alexander received…
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Alexander Valley’s Ascent to Wine World Star Status
Tagged with: Alexander Valley, Caliofrnia, Cyrus ALexander, Gold Rush, Henry Fitch, history, Josefa Carrillo, Russian River Valley, San Diego, Sonoma County, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
The Vinous Secrets of Napa’s Mount Veeder
Mount Veeder was named for the German Presbyterian pastor, Peter Veeder, who lived in Napa, Calif., during the Civil War Era and enjoyed hiking on the mountain, where the Douglas Firs and Bristlecone Pines reminded him of the forests of…
Tagged with: California, Captain Stelham Wing, Hess Collection Winery, history, Mont La Salle Winery, Mount Veeder, Napa, Peter Veeder, Theodore Geir, wine history, winemaking
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Posted in Wine Region Profiles
French Wines: A Long History of Excellence
Terroir is important when talking about the wines of France, and so are vintages. Perhaps more than in any other winemaking country, vintages matter in France because an important part of terroir — the climate — can vary widely from…
Tagged with: France, Gaul, history, Languedoc, Rome, Stephane Maune, terroir, winemaking
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
